From Dancing to Determination Barbara had known about New Friends New Life for at least seven or eight months. Another dancer at the club had given her their phone number. But Barbara had not called. She wasn’t ready. At least, not until “I had solicited an undercover police officer,” Barbara said. “That was my last… Read More
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Monday, August 29th, 2011 Tags: advocate, challenges, dallas, dancer, independent lifestyle, jobs, mentor, ministry, New Friends New Life, resume, self discipline, sex industry, success, support group, undercover police officer
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Like so many other girls who wind up in prostitution – estimates range from 70 to 90 percent – Dana was sexually abused as a child. “I was molested at the age of seven,” she said. “I think that’s what got me started [in prostitution.] I was always wanting a man’s approval.” Before long, she… Read More
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 Tags: advocate, bible study, brothel, budget, dallas, drugs and alcohol, journey, leave prostitution, leave sex industry, mentor, ministry, New Friends New Life, participation, prostitution, self sufficiency, true friends
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Here is a hilight of several easy ways to give to NFNL. Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program 1% of your grocery donations will be donated to NFNL each quarter. Click the link above to retrieve the application, complete the form, and turn in at customer service at Tom Thumb. This will link your Rewards Card… Read More
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 Tags: dallas, donations, good neighbor, good neighbor program, igive, kroger, neighbor to neighbor, New Friends New Life, nonprofit, texas, texas nonprofits, tom thumb
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New Friends New Life took part in Get up and Give! North Texas Giving Day on September 15. On that day, every gift of $25 or more was proportionally matched when given through DonorBridge, North Texas’ online resource that connects donors with nonprofit organizations. We grossed over $23,922 in donations thanks to our generous supporters and the matching funds received!… Read More
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 Tags: communities foundation of texas, dallas, donations, donorbridge, fundraiser, generous gifts, matching funds, New Friends New Life, nonprofit organizations, north texas giving day, texas nonprofits
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At New Friends New Life, we consider ourselves blessed to work with wonderful infants, children, and teens. In fact, over 80% of the women we serve who have been sexually exploited have children who have been affected by unstable home environments, where neglect, violence, and abuse are common. The mothers in the NFNL program work… Read More
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 Tags: children, children's program, community service organizations, dallas, leave adult entertainment, New Friends New Life, sexually oriented business
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Monday, September 26, 2011 Bent Tree Country Club 9:00 a.m. Round Robin Start 12:00 p.m. Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe catered lunch All Proceeds go to New Friends New Life. Tennis Tournament Chairs: Jan Osborn, Heather Hunt, and Kathy Jackson Sponsorship opportunities are available for this fundraiser. For more information concerning sponsorship levels, download this flyer…. Read More
Monday, July 18th, 2011 Tags: dallas, fundraiser, leave adult entertainment, New Friends New Life, parks cities, sexually oriented business
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Preventing Prostitution
NFNL's Juvenile Detention Center program addresses abuse
62% of women in prostitution were physically abused as children. 70-90% of commercially exploited women were victims of childhood sexual abuse. These statistics are staggering, yet during its 13-year history, New Friends New Life has found them to be quite accurate. To address this reality, NFNL instituted a program on abuse for girls at the… Read More
Friday, July 15th, 2011 Tags: abuse, counseling, dallas, delinquency, juvenile delinquency, juvenile detention center, leave adult entertainment, New Friends New Life, prostitution, sexually oriented business
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We are thrilled to share with you the powerful video shown at the WINGS Luncheon April 15, 2011. This video describes common experiences and struggles many women in the sex industry and trafficked women experience. This piece also shares the hope, acceptance, and transformation that women experience when they came to New Friends New Life looking… Read More
Monday, May 9th, 2011 Tags: abuse, dallas, degradation, help, hope, luncheon, ministry, ministry to prostitutes, New Friends New Life, new life, non-profit, prostitution, strip clubs, transformation, video, wings
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New Friends New Life Executive Director, Katie Pedigo, spoke with NBC 5 reporter, Grant Stinchfield, about the exploitation that will likely occur during the upcoming Super Bowl in Arlington. Katie shared, “We will have an influx or pimps and traffickers bringing women and children into North Texas.” Watch and read the story and video coverage… Read More
Monday, November 29th, 2010 Tags: dallas, human trafficking, Katie Pedigo, nbc, New Friends New Life, pimps, prostitution, sex trafficking, super bowl, traffickers
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December 5, 2010 is the New Friends New Life Home Tour featuring three premier homes in the Park Cities decorated for the holiday season. Tickets are $20 for admission to all homes and the Holiday Shoppe. More information is available on the event webpage. Tickets are no longer available for purchase online as we cannot… Read More
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 Tags: dallas, event, fundraiser, Home tour, parks cities, tickets
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