Voice of Hope Women's Luncheon

 

Voice of Hope Women's Luncheon

Thursday, April 5, 2018
Belo Mansion
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Complimentary Valet

Hope for Children through Faith and Education

With Featured Speakers
Yasmin Bhatia - CEO, Uplift Education

Janet Croswhite Denison  - Author, Teacher, Founder christianparenting.org 

Sherrye Willis - Founder/President of Alliance for Greater Works

This is a FREE event! Enjoy complimentary valet, a reception and lunch at the beautiful Belo Mansion; followed by a stimulating conversation with three women leading the discussions and changing the landscape in education and organizations serving children, families, and the community.

www.voiceofhope.org

Get Up The Hope Benefitting Voice of Hope

Celebrate 35 years of changing lives of children and families in West Dallas.​

Join Voice of Hope for an exciting evening of great food from favorite restaurants and breweries in West Dallas.

Taste food selections from:
Amberjax Fish Market Grille, Tacodeli, Snappy Catfish, Cake Me Crazy
Plus, enjoy local brews from Four Corners Brewery

Live music by local band Petty Theft

For sponsorship packages and underwriting opportunities
contact Rachelle Hast, Marketing and Events Manager at rhast@voiceofhope.org or by cell 214.334.1937​

http://www.voiceofhope.org/getupthehope.html 

Voice of Hope 2015 Annual Dinner: Can You Hear the Voices?

Voice of Hope’s (VOH) 2015 Annual Dinner: Can You Hear the Voices? will be held on January 29 at the Belo Mansion, 2101 Ross Avenue. A reception starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and a program at 7 p.m. All proceeds from this fundraising event will help the organization fulfill its mission to educate and build strong character in children and to equip families with resources and skills needed to overcome and break the poverty cycle.

 

Ed Franklin, president and CEO of Voice of Hope, said, “Since 1982 Voice of Hope has been serving and helping West Dallas families to break the cycle of poverty, give them hope, and transform the community. This fundraiser enables us to continue this important work.”

 

Following dinner, Ray Nixon, a long-time Voice of Hope supporter, will moderate a panel honoring three inspiring voices of the community:

Voice of Education: Dr. R. Gerald Turner, President of Southern Methodist University
Voice of Faith: Rev. Bryan H. Dunagan, Senior Pastor of Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Voice of Service: Clint Bruce, Co-founder of Trident Response Group, Thirty&3 and Carry the Load.

Voice of Faith: Rev. Bryan H. Dunagan, Sr Pastor of Highland Park Presbyterian

Voice of Hope will give two awards to students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership and their lives. Given to a graduate of the Voice of Hope program, the “Voice of Achievement Award” will be presented to Clifton Wilson who credits his experience at the organization for setting him on the path of success. After working his way through college to receive a B.S. from Prairie View A&M University, he worked for Jefferson Properties Incorporated as a market research analyst. Then he joined the Foundation for Community Empowerment where he saw the impact and importance of investing in educational initiatives. Being the beneficiary of life-changing guidance through Voice of Hope, he sought to pay it forward and became a special education teacher in Dallas ISD for four years. He currently teaches in that same capacity at Irving ISD. He’s furthered his education by receiving a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas and has plans to become more involved in improving the education system and getting involved in local politics.

Voice of Education: Dr. R. Gerald Turner, President of SMU

The “Voice of Promise Award,” which honors a current student of the program, will be given to Elizabeth Jacobs, a 6^th grade student. She will receive the award because of her example and involvement in the program.

 

The Honorary Chairs are Ellen and John McStay, and Event Co-chairs are Jane Gibson and Mimi Vanderstraaten. Special thanks to Event Sponsors Lisa and Kenny Troutt and Lincoln Property Company.

 

Sponsor levels begin at $5,000. Individual tickets, which are $250, are available on a limited basis. Raffle tickets, which are $100 each, are available online or at the event for a chance to win a $7,500 gift certificate to William Noble Rare Jewels. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and ticket purchases, contact Ruth Hardesty, VOH director of development, at 214-631-7027, ext. 152 or rhardesty@voiceofhope.org.

Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Students

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Arc of Dallas - July 11-29th and July 9-20th

This organization operates a summer Adventure Camp for kids from age 5 and older with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Volunteers interact with campers to provide mentoring, friendship and staff support. Contact camp@arcdallas.org

Brother Bill's Helping Hand - June 7, 8 and 9th

This social service agency that enriches lives in west Dallas offers area kids a junior soccer clinic. Contact: volunteer@bbhh.org

Cancer Support Community (formerly Gilda's Club) - July 16-30th

At Camp Noogie, kids whose lives have been touched by cancer find a fun getaway. Contact kwalgama@cancersupporttexas.org

Equest - Ongoing throughout the summer

This therapeutic riding program in Wylie provides riding and horsemanship instruction and enjoyment for kids of all ages Contact: egrant@equest.org

Jubilee Park and Community Center - June 11-August 10th

This summer program serves the education and recreational needs of neighborhood children. Contact: mleroy@jubileecenter.org

Museum of Nature and Science - June 9-10th, July 14-15th and August 11-12th

At Summer Discovery Days, volunteers help kids enjoy arts and craft projects designed around science-related topics. Contact fhilton@natureandscience.org

Vogel Alcove - Ongoing throughout the summer

Serve as a "classroom buddy" while helping this organization serve the needs of homeless children. Contact: Suzette Mason, 214-368-8686 ext. 229

Project Transformation - June 11-August 2nd

Day camps for over 800 underserved children at eight Dallas-area sites provide fun and education. Contact: shadburn@projecttransformation.org

Voice of Hope Ministries - June 4-July 27th

Summer day camp provides west Dallas kids a safe haven and sustains learning in a recreational atmosphere. Contact: volunteer@voiceofhope.org

Wesley-Rankin Community Center - June 11-August 2nd

School-age children enjoy lessons in science, math and the arts at this summer enrichment day camp. Contact shellie@wesleyrankin.org

Voice of Hope Annual Fundraising Luncheon

Since opening its doors in 1982, the Voice of Hope Ministries has inspired educational excellence and services to families in the West Dallas community.  Debbie Dunlap chaired the annual fundraising luncheon held on October 25 at the facility, attended by over 300 guests.

Mike Doramus, President of the Board of Voice of Hope and Ed Franklin, Executive Director    

 

Luncheon speaker, Mayor Mike Rawlings, stressed the importance of hope.  "Only 45% of Americans believe our best days are ahead, but in Dallas 65% believe our best days are ahead of us and it is because of organizations like Voice of Hope that the power of education will provide a future that will be better than the past," said the mayor.

Debbie Dunlap, Mayor Mike Rawlings and Mrs. Rawlings   

Voice of Hope Ministries is a Christian community center founded on the principles of self-help, spiritual enrichment and urban renewal.  Voice of Hope Ministries exists to provide children living in the neighborhoods of West Dallas with strong character models, education support, life skills and family support services needed to become productive Christian citizens.  

For more information, visit www.voiceofhope.org.