Dallas, a city known for its excellence, faces a heartbreaking reality tonight as approximately 5,000 children and their families lack a secure place to rest.
by Tricia White | Managing Editor
Established in 1986 by former Mayor Annette G. Strauss, Family Gateway has dedicated nearly three decades to supporting homeless families. Beyond offering safe and stable housing, Family Gateway collaborates with partner organizations to provide a comprehensive array of services for its clients, including mental and physical health care, employment preparedness, job training, GED classes, afterschool activities, and more.
The Goss-Michael Foundation held the 2015 Gateway to Opportunity Sponsor Party to honor the host committee, sponsors, and the recipients of the 2015 volunteer awards.
The luncheon on November 5th will showcase Judge Glenda Hatchett, a prominent figure in juvenile and social issues, who passionately advocates for children across the nation. This event aims to raise awareness about juvenile challenges and gather essential funds necessary to combat child homelessness in the community. The event will be co-chaired by Rich Moses and Selwyn Rayzor, with Ruth Sharp Altshuler serving as Honorary Chair.
ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
SuperShuttle
Represented by Ken Harcrow
For supporting Family Gateway during Sparkle!, enabling children in their programs to enjoy new toys for Christmas, adopting three rooms in the Center, and consistently being available for transportation needs for field trips.
CONGREGATION OF THE YEAR
Northway Christian Church
Represented by Sharon Gardner, Samantha Durst, Connie True
For adopting two rooms at the Center, contributing hygiene and laundry supplies, providing financial gifts for the Center’s renovations, and committing to volunteer efforts by serving meals, organizing creative activities for children, and hosting the annual Boo Bash.
COMPANY OF THE YEAR
North Dallas Bank & Trust Co.
Represented by Landa Shaw and Allen Hudson
For adopting a room at the Center and a family during Christmas, in addition to providing a substantial number of in-kind donations such as back-to-school uniforms, winter attire, and summer games for the children.
VOLUNTEER INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR
Cullen Corr
For contributing a $10,000 donation to initiate Family Gateway’s Education Endowment during the Education is Key event this summer, organizing volunteer efforts such as tutoring, the KHK 5K run, Boo Bash, and gifting a new van to the agency through Kids Helping Kids.
VOLUNTEER FAMILY OF THE YEAR
Sarah & Robert Shields (not pictured)
For adopting four rooms at the Center, providing financial assistance for summer field trips for children, donating holiday gifts, actively participating as committed Guild Members, and organizing the Q Clothier suit drive to ensure fathers have proper attire for job interviews.
Photo credit: Howard Taper
