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Breaking the Cycle: Kelli
When Kelli was 3 months old, her mother abandoned her and she and her father lived out of his car. She later "couch surfed" at friends' homes. Her school district eventually referred her to Our Friends Place and Kelli called for help herself.
Kelli has not succumbed to the adversities presented her. She is a little behind in school, but is excelling. Currently a sophomore getting A-B grades, she will take classes over the summer so she can start school in the fall as a senior. She has her life mapped out. With plans to graduate next May, Kelli is voluntarily taking a SAT review course and wants to attend Texas Tech and major in engineering.
Because of you, Kelli has a safe and stable home where she can achieve her goals and work towards becoming a Red Raider!
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And the Ebby Goes to...
 Sarah Losinger
Sarah has been an active community volunteer for over 30 years. She
takes a very strategic approach to her philanthropy and dedicates her time and resources primarily to causes
that affect women and girls. She's heavily involved with the Dallas Women's
Foundation, YWCA (who nominated
her), The Women's Philanthropy Institute, Women Moving Millions,
and the Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders for the American Red Cross -
just to name a very few.
Our Friends Place is honored name Sarah as the 2009 Ebby Award recipient for her achievements for the advancement of girls and women. Sarah will be presented the Ebby Award at our annual gala on May 16.
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Gloria Campos to Soar with OFP
"Come Fly With Us"
2009 Charity Gala
Saturday, May 16Brookhaven Country Club
Our Friends Place is excited to announce that WFAA News Anchor, Gloria Campos, will be the Mistress of Ceremonies for "Come Fly With Us". Her community involvement is extensive and includes education, women and family issues.
Please join Gloria and Honorary Chair, Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus of Southwest Airlines, in raising community awareness and funds for the girls & young women of Our Friends Place.
Tickets: $125
Sponsorships from $1500 to $25,000
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