PB Silver Globe Ornament -- Give a Little Hope Campaign

It’s always the quiet gestures of giving that truly make the holidays meaningful. Our hand-painted glittery world globe benefits several organizations across the country, each focused on bettering the interior comfort and style of shelters and recovery homes. With this shimmering reminder of the true spirit of the season, giving will remain central to your celebration. Proceeds raised through the Give a Little Hope products benefit local organizations that work to provide temporary and long-term housing for youth and families.

Local Dallas organizations benefiting from the sale of this beautiful ornament are:

Vogel Alcove Childcare Center for the Homeless

The Family Place

Purchase the ornament at PotteryBarn.com

National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Recap {Society Pics}

The Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals, with presenting sponsor KERA, honored recipients in seven categories at the 28^th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 15, 2013, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Dallas, Landmark Ballroom.  The awards luncheon was emceed by long-time supporter Scott Murray.

April Chamberlain (Outstanding Fundraising Executive), Carole Rylander

 "We were proud to present and pay tribute to these outstanding individuals who exhibit incredible civic leadership and philanthropy. They are stewarding our communities, from charity to impact," emphasized this year's Dallas National Philanthropy Day Chair, Kimberly Humphries.



Lyda Hill (Outstanding Philanthropist), Ed Fjordbak

Additional sponsors include Diane and Hal Brierley, sponsors of the VIP Reception held prior to the luncheon.  For further information visit afpdallas.org

Award Recipients:  Kent Skipper, Forrest Hoglund, April Chamberlain, Ariana Luterman, Lyda Hill, Christina and Rudy Andrea, Jeff Morris

Chris and Ashlee Kleinert

Kimberly Humphries, luncheon chair; Barry Smink, youth in philanthropy chair; Deborah Montonen, luncheon committee, scholarship chair; Cheryl Reynolds, luncheon committee, collegiate chair; Tanya Downing, luncheon committee, V.P. external affairs

Coca-Cola Polar Bear Brings Holiday Cheer to Salvation Army

On Tuesday, December 10th, The Salvation Army's Christmas Center was delivered some good cheer!  Bright red, Coca-Cola trucks arrived in caravan style, but instead of unloading beverages to fill the organization’s drink machine, Coca-Cola associates unloaded Christmas gifts to help bring happiness to local children. Showing their holiday spirit, in bright red Salvation Army volunteer aprons, Coca-Cola employees opened the trucks’ side bays to reveal bright red bags full of Christmas gifts. In true holiday fashion, Coca-Cola’s polar bear assisted with the delivery.

Debbie Moody was one of 16 Coca-Cola associates to smash a whipped cream pie in the face of the Todd Bourgeois, Coca-Cola's Region Vice President of Sales Operation. Bourgeois issued the challenge to his Angel Tree committee that if they reached the goal of adopting 1,140 Angels this year, he would let everyone on the committee smash a pie in his face. The committee exceeded the goal by adopting 1,200 Angels to help children and families in North Texas. 

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Wear Jeans. Help Kids. Tell your company about Miracle Jeans Day.



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Wear Jeans. Help Kids.

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, organizations and individuals in Dallas are invited to wear jeans at participating companies in support of Children’s Medical Center, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. For a $5 donation, an individual can “earn” the right to wear jeans and participate in Miracle Jeans Day. Like all Children's Miracle Network Hospitals programs, dollars raised during Miracle Jeans Day will remain in the community to benefit local kids.

Free tools and resources, including printable stickers, to easily plan and host a successful event are available at MiracleJeansDay.com. Since its beginning in 2009, Miracle Jeans Day participants have raised nearly $2.3 million for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. For more information on participating in Miracle Jeans Day, or free tools to get started, visit MiracleJeansDay.com.

Wearing jeans may lead to a more comfortable day in the office for you, but on Miracle Jeans Day it also generates hope for families relying on the services of a CMN Hospital. A simple $5 donation could supply 10 diapers for a premature baby. A $25 donation could provide five baby blankets. Best of all—your donation stays local to help kids in your area.

But Miracle Jeans Day shouldn’t end with you; the more people you recruit for your team—the more lives we can save. Click here to learn how to involve your company.

Tune in to the "Christmas is for Children" Radiothon

Tune your radio in to 98.7 FM KLUV this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14, and 107.5 FM LaGrande on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 12 and 13, to experience the wonder of the holiday season through our Christmas is for Children radiothons. Money raised during these events will directly help children cared for at Children's Medical Center. While listening, you'll hear inspiring stories in English on 98.7 FM KLUV and in Spanish on 107.5 FM LaGrande from our patients like Paxton and their families.

Paxton was only 18 months old when he was diagnosed with leukemia. He was treated at Children’s Medical Center at Legacy in Plano. He quikcly went into remission and is now in the maintenance phase of his two-and-a-half year treatment.

Visit www.childrens.com/radio to get a sneak peek at the rest of this year’s patients or to make a donation.

Nearly $440,000 Raised at The Legacy Senior Communities 60th Anniversary Yes! Event

Art and Janice Weinberg, Steve and Carol Aaron, Marc and Wendy Stanley, Jim and Lisa Albert, Cary and Beverly Rossel, Howard and Sandy Donsky

The Legacy Senior Communities’ “The Yes! Event: One Special Night” welcomed more than 400 guests to a dinner on planned by Todd Events at the Omni Dallas Hotel.  To celebrate 60 years of providing housing and healthcare options for seniors of all faiths, the event took everyone on a 60-year tour highlighting various decades with different food, music and entertainment.  The dinner raised nearly $440,000, with approximately $425,000 from sponsors, for the nonprofit charitable organization to benefit The Legacy at Preston Hollow – Dallas Home for the Jewish Aged.    

Cheryl Weitz, Linda Garner, Sara Efune, Andrea Statman

“Believe in what you do and do what you believe in.  That has been our mantra since we opened in 1953,” said Carol Aaron, chairman of the board of trustees of The Legacy Senior Communities.  “My grandmother, uncle, cousin, mother-in-law and friend have all been among those treated with dignity, respect and love.  As we celebrate, ‘One Special Night,’ I ask everyone to remember the significance of what we do and think of the thousands of lives we have touched by believing in what we do.’” 

Linda Garner, Michael Ellentuck, Carol Aaron

The funds raised will go toward refurbishment of the rooms and common spaces for long term care residents and will help enhance the quality of their lives at The Legacy Preston Hollow.  Many of the residents they serve rely solely on The Legacy to provide financial assistance and a secure and comfortable environment. The event included live musical performances featuring a Diana Ross impersonator, as well as Cher and Lady Gaga.  Ken Topolsky, producer of the popular television series “Dallas” was among the notable guests in attendance.  He presented a raffle item which gave the lucky winner the opportunity to spend a day in the life of a Hollywood producer.

Dwell with Dignity's "Jingle Dwell" Online Giving Tree

Just in time for the holidays Dwell With Dignity presents its Jingle Dwell online giving tree! 

Dwell With Dignity is a non-profit group of Interior Designers that partner with board-approved, social service agencies to identify and help families transition into self-suffiency. Members provide and install home interiors that include necessities like kitchen supplies and furniture, as well as extra touches like art and bedding that make a house feel like a home. 

This holiday season visit www.jingledwell.com to aid in Dwell With Dignity's mission by selecting an ornament from the tree that represents an item needed by homes Dwell With Dignity sponsors. 

A Special Coca-Cola holiday delivery for The Salvation Army

Four bright red, Coca-Cola side-load trucks will arrive in caravan style to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Center tomorrow morning, but instead of unloading beverages to fill the organization’s drink machine, Coca-Cola associates will unload Christmas gifts to help bring happiness to local children. Showing their holiday spirit, in bright red Salvation Army volunteer aprons, Coca-Cola employees will roll open the trucks’ side bays – which normally contain Coca-Cola branded products – to reveal bright red bags full of Christmas gifts for over 1,200 local individuals adopted this year by more than 700 Coca-Cola company employees. In true holiday fashion, Coca-Cola’s polar bear will be assisting with the delivery.