A Tribute to a Trailblazer, Pete Schenkel

“We at NFNL extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Pete Schenkel, a magnate who used his voice, resources, and influence to illuminate a path forward for the Dallas community in indelible ways. I am in awe of Pete’s courageous and consistent support of the mission of NFNL since the beginning. He cared about our members and staff and believed in us completely. As the larger community gathers in honor of this luminary of business and philanthropy, we will always be grateful that - of all the endeavors, businesses, and relationships that mattered to Pete - his capacious heart still made room for New Friends New Life, too.”

– Bianca Davis, CEO

MAG Membership Events

 
 
 
 

The Men’s Advocacy Group (MAG) is an auxiliary of New Friends New Life, created to mobilize men to take action against sex trafficking and exploitation by raising awareness through advocacy, education, and volunteerism.

 
 

MEN'S ADVOCACY GROUP BOARD 2024-2025

  • Don Allen - CEO of Strut Partners

  • Dr. George Ball - Clinical Director, Heritage Counseling & Consulting

  • Scott Dyer - CEO, World Soccer Holdings

  • Michael Guinn - Motivational Speaker, Published Author, Social Worker

  • Michael Kawa

  • Scott X. Nady - Senior Assistant Coach Director of Player Development, Director of Dallas Recruiting, SMU

  • Paresh Patel - Managing Partner, Strategic Alliances

  • Jerry Sanders - President, PlainsCapital Bank

  • Mark Scalzo

  • Bill Wallace - Founder of Success North Dallas, Author & Netweaver

 

C. Davis Prescott

MAG Board President

MEN’S ADVOCACY GROUP HONORARY BOARD

  • Ray L. Hunt - Executive Chairman, Hunt Consolidated, Inc.

  • Chris Kleinert - CEO, Hunt Investment Holdings, LLC, Hunt Realty Investments

  • Dr. Bobby Lyle - Chairman, President & CEO, Lyco Holdings Inc.

  • Pete Schenkel - Former President and Board Member of Dean Foods

  • John Scovell - Founder and Chairman, Woodbine

  • Brad Cheves - Vice President at Southern Methodist University

  • Dr. R. Gerald Turner - President, Southern Methodist University

Statistics

  • More than 300,000 people are victims of human trafficking in Texas, including 79,000teens and children

  • There are an estimated 400 trafficked teens on the streets of Dallas every night.

  • Sex trafficking generates $99 million in profits each year in Dallas alone.

The manKINDness Project™

The Men’s Advocacy Group delivers The manKINDness Project™ to local high schools, organizations and faith communities. Developed by New Friends New Life experts and MAG members, the curriculum is a 60-minute interactive learning experience tailored to teen boys and young men to:

  • Ignite candid dialogue about masculinity and challenge status quo on how boys and men learn to view girls and women

  • Identify individual and group solutions participants can implement in their schools or organizations to demonstrate positive and health attitudes towards girls, women and each other

“I challenge other coaches to come on board to help train the next generation to identify and execute healthy relationships with women and stop the cycle of sex trafficking.”
— Scott Nady, Former Parish Episcopal School Head Football Coach

Sex Trafficking Awareness Excursions

MAG membership dues and fundraising events help fund community bus tours that raise awareness about sex trafficking in Dallas, provided at no cost to attendees. Bus tours include;

  • In-motion interactive presentation by Men’s Advocacy Group liaison and NFNL staff sharing local sex trafficking and exploitation cases worked by law enforcement.

  • Firsthand observations of locations where sex trafficking cases were solved

To schedule a tour, visit www.newfriendsnewlife.org/bustour

Volunteer Opportunities

MAG members support the mission of New Friends New Life through various volunteer opportunities including, but not limited to:

  • Serving as a MAG Buddy to a survivor’s son

  • Teaching the manKINDnesss Project curriculum in schools, churches, and men’s groups

  • Serving or providing meals for members

  • Recruiting organizations and companies to join the No Harm Network

  • Utilizing your unique skillset and experiences to help open doors for New Friends New Life

Join Us!

Join other community leaders in saying to exploited women and children: "We stand behind you. We stand beside you. And if need be, we will stand in front of you to make sure you are protected and can heal."

StandForHER $1,000 - Provides interim support for housing

SupportHER $500 - Covers trauma-informed counseling sessions

ProtectHER $250 - Assists with utilities and living expenses

RespectHER $100 - Provides her "phase up" supplies

Pay your annual dues online below, or download and print the application below and email to mag@newfriendsnewlife.org

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Print and complete the background check form, then submit to the attention of Vanessa Barker, Community Engagement Director, via email vbarker@newfriendsnewlife.org.