DSF News

Darren McGrady
Darren McGrady

DSF Spring Event

 
Dallas Service Forum celebrates 45 years of service with a luncheon and fundraiser on Tuesday, March 28 at Northwood Club featuring guest speaker Royal Chef Darren McGrady, former personal chef to the British Royal Family, with a menu prepared by Northwood Club.
 
Kara Sewell
Kara Sewell
 
WFAA news anchor Kara Sewell will emcee the luncheon.
 
 

 

2022 Grants

DSF awarded $90,000 in grants to our partner agencies in December!

DSF awards $90,000 in grants to our partner non-profit agencies

Organization

Project

Grant Amount

Notes

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
music therapy for residents each week

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

TOTAL

 

 $90,000.00

 
Winner!! Swoozie’s sponsored a raffle at our Progressive Shopping Experience fundraiser Oct. 12
Winner!! Swoozie’s sponsored a raffle at our Progressive Shopping Experience fundraiser Oct. 12
DSF Board Members wore purple on Purple Thursday to support Hope's Door in the fight against domestic violence.s Door
DSF Board Members wore purple on Purple Thursday to support Hope's Door and the fight against domestic violence.
Progressive Shopping Experience - October 12, 2022

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Magnificent May Service Funds Give Away!!!

DSF awards $25,000 in grants to our partner agencies in May 2022

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!!!

North Texas Giving Day - September 23, 2021

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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DSF officers presenting check for Twenty-five thousand dllars

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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Park City People article featuring DJF

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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DSF featured in NBC5 News story about DCAC_______________________

2020 FALL EVENT – RISING TO THE CHALLENGE

VIRTUAL 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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Dallas Service Forum

Dallas Service Forum

Service from the Heart
Women's philanthropic organization serving the community through volunteering.

On May 17, volunteers of The Dallas Service Forum (DSF) sponsored a “Stuff the Truck” donation event in support of The Family Place. Our volunteers manned a drive-up & drop-off event, filling the truck to 2/3 capacity. The donations will go to the Family Place shelters, apartments & resale shop at Marsh Lane & Forest Lane. ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

Eight DSF members became Dementia Friends May 15 after completing an education session taught by Ann McKinley at Fowler Communities. After the class, the ladies took a tour of The Peak, Fowler’s new assisted living facility. ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
Eight DSF members became Dementia Friends May 15 after completing an education session taught by Ann McKinley at Fowler Communities. After the class, the ladies took a tour of The Peak, Fowler’s new assisted living facility.

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Always happy to welcome DSF friends to Fowler.

Thank you for coming and engaging in this helpful learning experience!

At our May meeting, we inducted provisional members to active status, swore in our new 2023-2024 board members and announced our Heartthrob Award ... See MoreSee Less

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We appreciate all of our volunteers, donors, attendees and participants who helped make "A Royal Affair" a fun and fabulous event. This is our largest fundraiser and all proceeds are used to fund our service projects throughout the year. We couldn't have done it without you! ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

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We had a great time! Just beautiful!

So fun, so fabulous!💖💕💖

It was so lovely! Congratulations! 💐

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2 months ago

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It was a great time!

Yay, Dallas Service Forum!🌸

It was such a fun Royal affair!

Such a beautiful event! 🌷🌼

Only 5 days till the Dallas Service Forum's raffle at the Royal Affair Luncheon. Buy a chance to win up to $1000 in a shopping spree at Northpark or a $1500 gift card on an American Express Gift Card. And don't forget the great dinner for 8 that could be in your home by Chef McGrady.
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3 months ago
Only 5 days till the Dallas Service Forums raffle at the Royal Affair Luncheon. Buy a chance to win up to $1000 in a shopping spree at Northpark or a $1500 gift card on an American Express Gift Card. And dont forget the great dinner for 8 that could be in your home by Chef McGrady.
dallasserviceforum.muradbid.com

$25 is all it takes to enter The Dallas Service Forum's raffle. You could enjoy a $1000 shopping spree at NorthPark! Or win an American Express gift card for $1500! And if you choose our third fabulous drawing you could win Dinner for 8 by Chef McGrady, the chef for the British Royal Family.
Please click on the SHARE button today and tell your friends and family how much fun they could have shopping or enjoying fine dining if they win. Then start here:
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3 months ago
$25 is all it takes to enter The Dallas Service Forums raffle. You could enjoy a $1000 shopping spree at NorthPark! Or win an American Express gift card for $1500! And if you choose our third fabulous drawing you could win  Dinner for 8 by Chef McGrady, the chef for the British Royal Family.
Please click on the SHARE button today and tell your friends and family how much fun they could have shopping or enjoying fine dining if they win. Then start here: 
dallasserviceforum.muradbid.com

We hope you were able to purchase your tickets to the Dallas Service Forum's "Royal Affair". We are now at full capacity and tickets sales are closed. BUT if you want to participate in the fabulous raffle or silent auction please follow this link below to participate. All are welcome and you can bid on items from the comfort of your home or work with your phone. All you need is an internet connection.
This is going to be very exciting!
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3 months ago

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Wonderful raffle!!!

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