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6 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2015 - Sheryl THE GOOD PEOPLE at goodLIFEfamily ABOUT US There are two things parents hope to give their children roots and wings. But its often hard to know if the decisions were making are the right ones especially when the world is changing so quickly. GoodLifeFamily is a resource for parents with kids tweens to twenties. GoodLifeFamilywill help navigate the challenges of raising good kids kids who will find their own paths to happiness. Extensive and insightful content will address the daily joys and struggles of finding a balance between kids and parents while keeping ourselves sane in the process. GoodLifeFamily also celebrates parents who are making a difference in their families their communities and to those in need.Youll meet inspiring women and men who have stared down lifes challenges survived and now are willing to share their journey with you. GoodLifeFamily is committed to making a difference in the lives of our families friends and communities as the go-to source. Werelivingwerelearningandmostimportant werelaughing.Wehopeyouwilltoo. Contact Us SUBSCRIBE GoodLifeFamilyMag.com ADVERTISE Kim Brown at 214.280.6838 or kimberlygoodlifefamilymag.com SUBMIT EDITORIAL IDEAS TriciaWhite at triciagoodlifefamilymag.com EDITORIAL TEAM Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon Founder and Editor-In-Chief Sherylgoodlifefamilymag.com Direct 214.476.8131 TriciaWhite Managing Editor Triciagoodlifefamilymag.com Direct 214.725.1981 Tracy Graivier Bell Senior Copy Editor Kendel Ahnell Digital Magazine Editor Kendelgoodlifefamily.com Bobbie Ames FoodEntertainingEditor Bobbiegoodlifefamilymag.com Melissa Chaiken SocialandPhilanthropyEditor Melissagoodlifefamilymag.com Amy Levenson Krumholz FashionEditor Amygoodlifefamilymag.com Rick Seaney TravelEditor Farecompare.com JennyWood SchoolandEducationEditor Jennygoodlifefamilymag.com WRITERS Karyn Brodsky Jeanne Glick Charles Satterfield AliciaWanek ADVERTISING Sonia Black AdvertisingAccountExecutive Soniagoodlifefamilymag.com Direct 214.232.3040 Melinda Bogoslavsky AdvertisingAccountExecutive Melindagoodlifefamilymag.com Direct 214.264.0975 MARKETING EVENTS Kimberly Brown Marketing Manager Kimberlygoodlifefamilymag.com Direct 214.280.6838 BUSINESS OFFICE Deborah Leshefsky KeeperofTheBooks Michael Doyle CPA PRODUCTION TEAM Beth Donahue CreativeDirector James Bland Photography Bill Brock Videographer MichaelTinglin UserExperienceManager GOOD LIFE FAMILY 3308 PRESTON ROAD STE 350 PMB 113 PLANO TX 75093 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com LIVE.LEARN.LAUGH. INSPIRE REPEAT. Home is Where the Heart Is... Iadmit it. I had no idea how pervasive teen homelessness was in our suburban communities. When our philanthropy ed- itor Melissa Chaiken brought the topic to the attention of our editorial team we in- stantly felt her passion to tell this story. Teen homelessness is a huge problem right here the suburbs of North Texas Fris- co Plano Lewisville Denton etc. and teens who are homeless face unique issues writes Chaiken in this heart-wrenching article. See page 10. They are still only teens af- ter all and life as a teenager is complicat- ed enough without having to worry about where you are going to sleep tonight or if you will have enough to eat. Although the numbers of homeless teens are staggering there is reason to be optimis- tic. Our communities are filled with volun- teers activists and organizations working tirelessly to combat this epidemic. I fondly recall working alongside our then-mayor the late Annette Strauss to raise funds for Family Gateway the shelter she founded now nearly 30 years later GLF is helping the non-profit once again. See page 9. And there are others. Chaiken introduc- es us to the amazing work of City House and Kyles Place page 11. And still more. New Friends New Life fights against human trafficking an all too common criminal act forced upon our most vulnerable kids. C.A.R.E. puts drug and alcohol issues on the forefront. Rainbow Days offers free camps school supplies and hope. The list goes on but its just not enough. Its NOT enough. Each child should have a chance to live a Good Life and each of us is re- sponsible for doing our part to help. If home is where the heart is then we can- not rest until each heart has a home. Good Life Family is committed to our community to families and above all to kids. ALL kids. We know we are not alone. Look on each page for inspiring people passionate prose and advertisers who have made a commitment to make life better not just because of their excellent products and services but because they CARE about the people they serve. Above all we are grateful for our read- ers each of you whether you prefer print or digital. As long as you are reading well keep writing.