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Catch up with the latest news from Our Friends Place.

Our Friends Place Welcomes Rev. Davidson Sutherland as Development Manager

Dallas, TX
September 18, 2025

In this new role, Sutherland will lead fundraising initiatives that support OFP’s mission to empower young women to break cycles of homelessness and achieve lasting independence… Read More

2025 North Texas Giving Day Booster:
Our Friends Place

Dallas, TX
September 5, 2025

According to Our Friends Place’s CEO Helena L. Banks, “At Our Friends Place, every young woman who walks through our doors brings with her a story of strength, resilience and hope. One of those young women is Sarah… Read More

Our Friends Place Awarded Grant
from Whitley Penn Philanthropic Fund

Dallas, TX
August 11, 2025

Our Friends Place (OFP), a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping young women break the generational cycles of abuse, neglect, poverty, and homelessness, is proud to announce it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the newly established Whitley Penn Philanthropic Fund… Read More

Community Grants Gifted by the WFAA/TEGNA Foundation

WFAA
July 8, 2022

WFAA is pleased to feature 10 area non-profits for the incredible work they are doing – WFAA’S Presidents and General Manager Brad Ramsey is here to tell us more.

Our Friends Place Presents at the 38th Annual TNOYS (Texas Network of Youth Services) Conference

TNOYS.org
June 8–11, 2021

Guided by the theme Rooted In Power, the conference will inspire attendees to dig into the unique skills and experiences that can help them grow their impact on youth and family services.

For a complete overview of this year’s conference, view the program preview.

We’ve Rescheduled! - Our Friends Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Night

My Sweet Charity
May 22, 2022

According to Our Friend’s Place Executive Director Sue Thiers Hesseltine, Our Friends Place was ready to “run for the roses” at our annual Gala, Auction And Casino Night, our biggest fundraiser of the year to empower homeless young women and at-risk youth which was … Read More