Thank You for a successful Spring Event
Dallas Service Forum would like to thank everyone who attended, donated or otherwise supported the “Deep in the Heart of Service” luncheon and auction at Northwood Club on April 1. Event chairs Bonnie Cameron and Carla Austin welcomed over 175 guests at the annual fundraiser that featured Sheree Wilson, star of TV series “Dallas” and “Walker Texas Ranger” as key note speaker. Arriving guests met and posed for photos with Wilson prior to her speech that detailed her life’s journey of model, television and movie star, producer, equestrian, and her rewarding personal commitment to philanthropy.
Attendees were welcomed by DSF President Bonnie Cameron and Vice President of Development Carla Austin. “Every day our Agency Partners provide critical resources to those in need, and that is exactly why we need your support and help today to help them meet those needs. We are grateful for your attendance and your generosity that allow us to support our Agency Partners,” said Cameron.
The luncheon included a champagne reception, wine pull, raffle, both live and silent auction,
and seated lunch in the Garden Room, designed by Penny Sanders of Sanders Studio Designs, and overflowing with yellow roses. Live and silent bidding was active for an array of shopping sprees, fashion finds, gift cards and international travel as the live auctioneer challenged
attendees to bid and donate to support the DSF mission of providing service and financial support to children, families and the elderly throughout the greater Dallas Community.
As phone bidding was active, auction- paddles waved, and donations counted, the luncheon
raised $128,000. “It is because of your generosity that DSF can commit financially to our
Agency Partners and help us together meet the needs of the greater Dallas community. We are forever grateful your support,” said Austin.
Dallas Service Forum Annual Fundraising Luncheon Featuring Actress, Producer, Businesswoman and Model Sheree J. Wilson.
Dallas Service Forum will hold their annual fundraising luncheon and auction on Tuesday, April 1 at Northwood Club. The theme “Deep in The Heart of Service” was announced by DSF President Bonnie Cameron and Development Chair Carla Austin.
The luncheon will feature actress, producer, businesswoman and model Sheree J. Wilson as the key-note speaker. “We are delighted to welcome Sheree J. Wilson as she shares her stories of life as a cowgirl and actress,” said Austin. Sheree is best known for her iconic roles as April Stevens Ewing on the primetime CBS Series “Dallas” and as Alex Cahill Walker in the television series “Walker Texas Ranger.”
Spring Event Featured Speaker Judy Gaman
Dallas Service Forum is very excited to welcome award-winning author, CEO and national speaker Judy Gaman as the featured speaker at the April 23 Dallas Service Forum “A Living Legacy of Service and Giving” Luncheon. Gaman will inspire the audience with the meaningful message to find your passion and live your purpose.
DALLAS SERVICE FORUM ANNOUNCES A LIVING LEGACY OF SERVICE AND GIVING LUNCHEON
The luncheon guest speaker will feature award winning author, CEO, and national radio show host Judy Gaman. She is the author of seven books and inspires her audiences with the meaningful message to find your passion and live your purpose.
The event will begin at 10:30 AM and includes a reception, raffle, wine pull, silent auction, and seated luncheon. Up for bidding will be shopping sprees, fashion finds, restaurant, and entertainment packages. Among luxury resort trips are a Pebble Beach Golf Experience, Kentucky Bourbon Trails Tour, Tuscany Luxury Food and Wellness Package with a Private Chef, and a Caribbean Resort Escape, along with the choice of Premier World Traveler Destination trips to Paris, Greece, Tuscany, Thailand, or Bali.
Raffle items are American Express, NorthPark Center and David Yurman Jewelry $1000 gift cards. Auction bidding will be both online and at the event.
2023 Grants
DSF awarded $65,000 in grants to our partner agencies in December!
DSF Spring Event
2022 Grants
DSF awarded $90,000 in grants to our partner agencies in December!
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Organization |
Project |
Grant Amount |
Notes |
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Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center |
Crimes Against Children Conference Scholarships / Holiday Bags |
$8,700.00 |
12 CACC Scholarships; Holiday Bags |
|
Ebby House |
Personal Counseling |
$12,500.00 |
Weekly counseling for 2 residents for 1 year |
|
Family Place |
Transportation of Clients |
$20,000.00 |
Bus passes or Lyft services to transport clients to the shelter, to medical appointments, court appearances, etc. |
|
Hope’s Door |
Project Safe Home |
$13,800.00 |
138 hotel nights for emergencies and to fill gaps for shelter nights |
|
Juliette Fowler Communities |
Music Therapy Program |
$15,000.00 |
Augment budget to provide 4 hours of |
|
Network of Community Ministries |
Clear Door Refrigerator |
$10,000.00 |
Replacing steel door refrigerators for a more “regular” & dignified grocery shopping experience for neighbors. |
|
Ronald McDonald House Dallas |
Kitchen/Household Items |
$10,000.00 |
New kitchen equipment to replace/replenish current equipment in the commercial kitchen |
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TOTAL |
$90,000.00 |
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Magnificent May Service Funds Give Away!!!
This recommendation was approved by our membership at the May 5 General Meeting. At the May 19 Executive Board Meeting, the following disbursements were approved and distributed to each Agency last week.
DCAC
$3,500 for Bundles of Hope. These include: Birthday Kits, Clean Start Kits, Mother’s Day Baskets, Toiletries, and Father’s Day Baskets.
EBBY HOUSE
$4,000 for a new washer and dryer .
FAMILY PLACE
$4,000 to support the Sally’s House Children’s Garden, providing spring and summer planting and seating.
HOPE’S DOOR
$3,500 for transportation costs for clients to get to the shelter from police stations, appointments for medical and court appearances and to search for housing.
JULIETTE FOWLER
$3,000 for a new ice cream cart providing ice cream socials and treats.
NETWORK
$3,000 funding for costs Senior Thursdays, which include activities and a lunch.
RMH
$4,000 towards a Hospitality Cart. Carts provide snacks, coffee, toiletry items, blankets, toys, coloring books and crayons for families at the hospital. The new cart will have the DSF name and logo on it.
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Fall Luncheon and Fundraiser - October 26, 2021
"Imagine the Possibilities"
Congratulations!!!
You Did it! Our Grand Total is $3,686!
We are so grateful for your generosity, kindness and support of Dallas Junior Forum. Even through these challenging times, your hearts and commitment to service has prevailed.
Thank you again for continuing our tradition of “SERVICE FROM THE HEART”.
We couldn’t have done it without YOU!
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Dallas Service Forum gives monies to their partner agencies to help them recover from the recent winter storm. Read more at MySweetCharity
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Network of Community Ministries conducted a Facebook interview with Marla Nunally – our Vice President of Service on March 9th highlighting the partnership between DSF and Network.
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Thanks to efforts of Publicity Chairman Carol Everett, the greater Dallas community has been able to read all about DSF in two publications. Mid-December, we appeared in print and online in Park Cities People dated January, 2021. CultureMap Dallas also featured DSF in December. In addition, Jenna at DCAC gave a shout out to DSF when she was interviewed by NBC 5, and Marla Nunally was featured in a Facebook video with Hope’s Door.
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2020 FALL EVENT – RISING TO THE CHALLENGEVIRTUAL LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION!!!
OCTOBER 22, 2020
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! I am so grateful for all our members that participated in our Fall Event!!
It was a great success and so much fun!! Certainly, a new and unique experience for us all and I must say everyone joined in with a lot of heart and generosity.
With over 100 registered bidders, we raised more than $26,000 in our first ever virtual event.
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