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In this powerful conversation, Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” reflects on a lifetime of advocacy, resilience and purpose. Opal shares what inspired her to begin her historic walk for justice and how her unwavering determination helped reshape American history, leading the charge to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday.

Watch full episode: https://youtu.be/kbiS1trl6Ek

PVN’s Timeless Beauties calendar raised $5,773.51 for the Forefront Living Foundation Caring Fund, turning a fun project into support for a great cause! Read more: https://presvillagenorth.org/timeless-beauties-project-raises-more-than-5700-for-flf-caring-fund/

Hot off the My Sweet Charity press! Read all about the 2026 EMM Luncheon Keynote speaker, here: https://mysweetcharity.com/2026/06/just-in-patrick-m-walsh-admiral-us-navy-ret-to-keynote-2026-each-moment-matters/

We're grateful for our partnership with Rabbi Howard Wolk, Chaplain with Jewish Family Service of Dallas, who shares a thoughtful message each month. Take a few moments to watch his June video: https://youtu.be/1spRNcdPTOE

SAVE THE DATE: the 17th Annual Each Moment Matters Luncheon will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the Hilton Anatole in the Imperial Ballroom. Learn more and make plans to attend, here: https://eachmomentmatters.org/

Ke’o Velasquez, Corporate Director of Operations at Forefront Living, was recently presented with the Stewardship Award by Diane Fullingim, Executive Director of the Forefront Living Foundation, for his servant leadership and steadfast support during a season of transition.

Special Episode Next Friday!
Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” joins At The Forefront Podcast for a powerful conversation about her unwavering determination and the journey that helped reshape history, leading the fight to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.

Former NFL players David Vobora and Isaiah Stanback shift the focus from their playing days to the purpose they’ve found beyond football. They share how their experiences in the league shaped their passion for serving others and building meaningful lives off the field. Through personal stories, they highlight the ways they now mentor, lead and give back to their communities.

Watch full episode: https://youtu.be/nxP-F7uI_oM

Just published! Read all about the stories shaping Forefront Living this month in this month's issue of On the Forefront, FL's monthly digital newsletter.

Check it out here: https://issuu.com/forefrontliving/docs/on_the_forefront_may_2026?fr=sZjgxMzg0OTM2MzE

A healing weekend for families to connect, reflect and find support together is coming this summer through the Faith Family Retreat in partnership with Camp Erin DFW. Read more: https://www.forefrontliving.org/faith-family-retreat-to-host-a-healing-weekend-this-summer/