2014 Doing the Most Good Luncheon, Fort Worth - With Beth Holloway, Keynote Speaker

Beth Holloway will be the keynote speaker at The Salvation Army’s 2014 Annual Doing the Most Good Luncheon to be held on Tuesday, March 18 from noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Omni Hotel, 1300 Houston Street in Fort Worth.

By her own account Holloway lived a quiet, somewhat uneventful life as a speech pathologist for children with special needs for 24 years. Her life changed quite dramatically in the summer of 2005 when her daughter Natalee disappeared on the last night of her senior high graduation trip to Aruba. This tragic story became the leading news mystery when it happened, and continues to make headlines today.

Holloway has appeared on every television network in the nation as well as on international TV and radio and in international newspapers, capturing the world’s attention as she searched for her daughter. Barbara Walters selected her as one of the world’s most fascinating people for her perseverance in seeking answers to what happened to Natalee.

As a New York Times best-selling author of "Loving Natalee" and a veteran educator, Beth continues to educate the public on safer travel.

The purpose of the Doing the Most Good luncheon is to raise funds for programs provided by The Salvation Army in Fort Worth. These programs include free daily meals for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, a homeless-prevention program, transitional housing, substance-abuse rehab, a food pantry, after-school care, senior citizen programs, Christmas assistance, and a permanent supportive housing program for homeless veterans.

In the greater Fort Worth area, The Salvation Army operates a homeless shelter and social services center, two apartment buildings for the elderly, a substance-abuse rehabilitation center, two thrift stores, and a community center in the Northside area of the city.

Table sponsorships range from $2,500 to $100,000. Individual tickets are $150. For sponsorship or ticket information, people may contact DFWMC_Events@uss.salvationarmy.org.

http://www.salvationarmydfw.org/events_detail.aspx?id=70 

Furnish and Feed

Furnish your home and feed those in need with Nest and The Salvation Army!

During the month of February, Nest Dallas will be accepting donations of non-perishable foods, baby care items, and personal care items benefiting The Salvation Army.

For each donated item, Nest will offer 1% off your entire purchase of qualifying merchandise, for a maximum of 20% off! Find savings on furniture, lighting, rugs, and special orders, plus an additional 20% off sale items.

The customer who donates the most items will receive a $500 gift certificate!

They request the following non-perishable food items:

o Cereal

o Oatmeal

o Canned tuna

o Peanut butter

o Canned soup

o Canned vegetables/ Fruit

o Rice

o Beans

o Spaghetti

o Boxed juice

They also need baby and personal care items including:

o Baby formula

o Diapers

o Toothpaste

o Toothbrush

o Deodorant

o Shampoo

o Soap

o Feminine products

o Laundry detergent

RSVP Calendar Partners With The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

Help Fill the RSVP Calendar Red Kettle!

We’ve heard from you, our loyal readers.  Salvation Army and the Red Kettle Campaign is one of your favorite holiday charities.  What better (and easier) way to give than to toss some change into our Virtual Red Kettle.  List your name or make an anonymous donation. Either way, give from your heart, and know that you’re joining our mission -- "doing the most good" for The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian organization that in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex provides more than 70 different programs and services to help make life better for individuals and families.

The Red Kettle Christmas Campaign, first started in San Francisco in 1891, enables the Army to provide food, toys and clothing to over 6 million people during the Christmas season and helps more than 34 million Americans recovering from all kinds of personal disasters nationwide. 

You’ll find our Online Red Kettle on the top right of this page. You can also join our campaign here:

http://www.onlineredkettle.org/RSVPCalendar

The 2012 Red Kettle Campaign will bring The Salvation Army's iconic kettles and 25,000 bell ringers to street corners and storefronts nationwide through December 24.

Cowboys Tailgate with The Salvation Army's Echelon

Echelon DFW is a group of young professionals ages 21-35 with The Salvation Army who fundraise, volunteer and network for the cause.  Join Echelon for a fun tailgate party this weekend and learn more about their charitable projects and volunteer opportunities.

RSVP dfwechelon@gmail.com

The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon

Giving Never Goes Out of Style

Neither rain, nor cold, nor wet feet could dampen the enthusiasm of the dedicated women who attended the annual Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon on May 2 at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Co-chairs, Patti Flowers and Pam Busbee, attired in rain boots and umbrellas, greeted the well-dressed audience with welcoming smiles. Sandra Cecil was the Honorary Chairman of the annual sold-out event and WFAA's Debbie Denmon was mistress of ceremonies.

Patti Flowers and Pam Busbee, Co-Chairs of Salvation Army Fashion Show & Luncheon

Once again Jan Strimple Production created the incredible tented Runway Show from the "best dressed" closets and stores in Dallas. Walking the runway were young models Jessica Jones and first-timer Mary Margaret Hancock. Jessica is the daughter of Karen Jones and granddaughter of Gene Jones. Mary Margaret Hancock is the daughter of Margaret Hancock and granddaughter of Marilyn Augur and Barbara Hancock-all past chairs of the event.
Linda Armstrong Kelly; Barbara Charlton, Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary President;
Margot Perot and Marilyn Augur

From Chanel handbags to couture suits, the gently enjoyed worn or never worn clothes and accessories donated by the Metroplex's best dressed make this annual fashion event the ultimate recycling opportunity. "We are so fortunate to live in Dallas where sharing is always fashionable and gently enjoyed clothes can keep on giving," said Flowers. "The Fashion Show, the Chic Boutique and the WEARhouse Sale all provided multiple opportunities to purchase designer items at fabulous prices."
Pam Busbee; Sandra Cecil, Honorary Chairman; Barbara Charlton and Patti Flowers

"The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary makes a direct and positive impact on the lives of individuals in need for 20 years," said Captain Michelle Matthews. "Over the years, the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary has raised $7.25 million dollars and given back over $5.5 million to the Salvation Army programs in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, including homeless shelters and prevention, youth programs, emergency financial assistance and domestic violence programs."

Salvation Army - Volunteers Needed

Ring a bell this holiday season!

December 10-11

Christmas Kettles at NorthPark Center - 2-hour shifts still available

Contact Margaret LaRocca: margosells@sbcglobal.net

Tuesday, December 21

Distribution of Angel Tree gifts at the Christmas Warehouse at 9:30 a.m.
If you would like to help, contact The Women's Auxiliary

dfw_auxiliary@uss.salvationarmy.org / 214-637-8121

2010 Doing The Most Good Luncheon Sets All-Time Record

Over 1300 guests attended The Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command 2010 Doing The Most Good Luncheon held on Thursday, November 18 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Joyce Fox was the Luncheon Chair. The annual luncheon is believed to be The Salvation Army's largest fundraising luncheon in the world. Funds raised through the luncheon will help meet a variety of human needs in the community.

Carolyn Rathjen, Joyce Fox, Luncheon Chair and Margot Perot

Underwriting Chair, Dr. Bobby Lyle, kept the total funds raised by the luncheon a secret up to the moment he handed President Gerald Turner a sealed envelope. Upon opening the envelope, Dr. Turner announced that the 2010 luncheon had raised a new all-time record.

Lottye Brodsky, Blake Mycoskie, and Dr. Bobby Lyle, Underwriting Chair

Guests also enjoyed the interactive fun of texting a $10 donation to The Salvation Army from their cell phones to increase the amount raised to meet human needs in the local community.

Arlington native and Founder of TOMS Shoes, Blake Mycoskie, was the featured speaker. "Changing lives start with a single step of putting OTHERS ahead of yourself. TOM's One-for-One business model is a simple promise to match each pair sold with a donated pair to a child in need around the world. It isn't the amount of your gift, but the fact that you are giving to The Salvation Army that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others," Mycoskie stated.

Blake Mycoskie with the Hockaday Girls

Thanks to the generosity of the DFW community, in 2009 The Salvation Army provided assistance to nearly one out of every 50 people in the Dallas Metroplex and returned 86 cents of every dollar donated to services to our community. "It's no secret that times have been tough, but now they're especially tough for those who have no savings to fall back on when they lose their job or when there's an emergency like a sick child who needs medical care," says Major Ward Matthew, The DFW Salvation Army Metroplex Commander. "Our goal is to help make life better for people in difficult circumstances."

Major Ward Matthews, Judy Gibbs, President of the Board, Jim Gibbs and Captain Michelle Matthews

In 2009, The Salvation Army provided:
· Assistance to nearly one in 50 people in the DFW Metroplex
· $448,505 in emergency financial assistance
· 1,085,138 meals to the hungry
· 185,727 nights of care for men, women and children
· 322,924 Christmas gifts given through their Angel Tree Program
· 75 Programs and Services through 19 centers

We virtually love Bell Ringing!

One of my favorite family traditions is our annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing!  My dad is on the board of the Salvation Army and he always signs us up for some shifts at NorthPark.  It is so much fun to hand candy canes out to the children who smile and drop in some coins.  Although I am sure we will be ringing a real bell again this year, we are also setting up an on-line red kettle page!  My dad set up his own page last year and I look forward to helping him fill it up again this year! 

Anyone can set up their own virtual red kettle page by going to www.onlineredkettle.org or you can search for a friend's kettle by entering their name.  You can market your page through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube!  Every dollar counts so please consider making this one of your holiday projects or stopping by the next bell ringing family you see!

Sprinkles Cupcakes Partnering With Dallas Cowboys to Support Salvation Army

There is never an excuse to not eat a cupcake, but if you need extra incentive, here it is... Sprinkles Cupcakes is partnering up with the Dallas Cowboys to support The Salvation Army. From November 1st to the 6th, 100% of proceeds from every delicious Dallas Cowboys Red Velvet cupcake sold will be donated to The Salvation Army. In addition there will be daily winners who will receive a Cowboys jersey and a dozen cupcakes. There will even be one grand prize winner who will receive four tickets to the highly-anticipated, watched by every fan, Thanksgiving Day game!

Support this great cause and go get a cupcake!

WHO: The Dallas Cowboys and Sprinkles Cupcakes

WHAT: Purchase Dallas Cowboys Red Velvet Cupcakes and 100% of the Proceeds Benefit The Salvation Army DFW

WHEN: November 1-6, 2010

WHERE: Sprinkles Cupcakes - The Plaza at Preston Center 4020 Villanova Drive, Dallas, Texas 75225 214.369.0004 or CLICK HERE for official website.