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Friday, April 19, 2024
The holidays are the perfect time for giving back. If you are looking to give back to a dependable organization that spreads holiday cheer to those who need it the most, look no further than our community partner, GRACE.
Last week, GRACE hosted its Christmas Cottage Open House on Tuesday, December 6, to kick start the holiday season of serving children and families in the community. GRACE also took the opportunity to thank the hundreds of volunteers and supporters of this year’s Christmas Cottage. Attendees were encouraged to help by bringing new, unwrapped toys to donate to the cottage.
“The Christmas Cottage is a program that many families in our own backyard look forward to each year,” said GRACE’s Chief Executive Officer, Shonda Schaefer. “The community’s role in donating, volunteering, or supporting the Cottage is very important to the entire mission of GRACE.”
The GRACE Christmas Cottage serves families facing financial hardship due to limited income or a recent emergency. Each qualified family is given a hypothetical budget that allows parents to “purchase” donated toys, home goods, and appliances in a private, store-like setting. This approach lets families budget their resources and select unique presents while preserving the family’s dignity.
GRACE is accepting toys anytime at their Donation Station, GRACE admin building, and at the Christmas Cottage from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday- Friday. To learn more about the Christmas Cottage and how you can get involved, please reach out to GRACE’s Seasonal Programs Coordinator, Beth Chernik at bchernik@gracegrapevine.org.
We are grateful to partner with organizations that give back to our community!
Start the season of giving a bit early this year on North Texas Giving Day!
Founded in 2009, North Texas Giving Day is an online event organized by the Communities Foundation of Texas. Donors can contribute to this 18-hour event regardless of their physical ability or volunteer status.
More than 3,000 nonprofits will participate in North Texas Giving Day. Organizers describe it as “the largest community-wide giving event in the nation,” encouraging nonprofits to get involved.
Since its start, North Texas Giving Day has raised more than $441 million for nonprofits.
The giving season began early for the Southlake Chamber of Commerce. The organization previewed the North Texas Giving Day event during its August luncheon. A drawing for $1,000 was held for 17 local nonprofit organizations that spoke about their missions. John Fletcher of Fletcher Consulting Public Relations donated the $1,000 giveaway award.
Nonprofits in attendance included:
GRACE was presented with the $1,000 grand prize from a random drawing.
For more information about North Texas Giving Day, how to contribute to your community, or to donate, visit the North Texas Giving Day website.
Grab your funky pants and join us! We’ll have some fun with sticks of a different kind for the first-ever SCLA golf tournament.
Mark you calendars:
Following the tournament, please join us for a family mixer in the ball room.
In addition to playing, there are a number of ways your business or family can help the success of the SCLA Golf Outing Fundraiser:
All donations are tax-deductible and benefit Southlake Carroll Lacrosse Association and help us to continue the growth and long-term success of our program.
This will be a great opportunity to have fun, make new friends, and support our growing program. For more information or donations, please contact fundraising chairman Kevin Alverson at 614 561 9000.