2013 Annual Doing The Most Good Luncheon in Fort Worth--Featuring Guest Speaker Elizabeth Smart--Comes April 3

 
The 2013 Annual Doing The Most Good Luncheon in Fort Worth is coming up on April 3 at the Omni Hotel. Elizabeth Smart is this year’s guest speaker!

Elizabeth will share how she overcame extreme adversity. Kidnapped in 2002, her ordeal became one of most followed child abduction cases of our time. Elizabeth was found and returned to her family in March 2003.

Today, Elizabeth advocates for national legislation and recovery programs focused on fighting child abductions, including The national AMBER Alert and The Adam Walsh Child Protection & Safety Act. She is also founded and is actively involved in the Elizabeth Smart Foundation.

Click here to learn more and purchase tickets for this year's annual DTMG luncheon in Fort Worth .

Leadership Blog: Looking Back and Moving Forward!

Dear Friends,

What a year!

The 2012 Christmas season was full of excitement and compassion as North Texans gave their support to The Salvation Army.

Here’s a brief recap of 2012’s final months:

Amy Grant performing at the
2012 Annual Doing The Most Good
Luncheon in Dallas.

Annual Doing The Most Good Luncheon

We enjoyed a wonderful event at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas in mid-November,featuring six-time Grammy Award winner Amy Grant!

Combining her keynote speech with a musical performance, Amy spoke of her Christian background and her thoughts on faith, prayer, and family.

We thank everyone who attended and contributed to this luncheon. We’re especially thankful for the luncheon committee, led by chairman Mark Schortman!

Charlotte Jones Anderson delivering her
keynote address at Super Lunch XX.

Super Lunch XX

In early December, we took part in the Super Lunch XX at the Irving Convention Center. The lunch raised funds for programs and services of The Salvation Army in Irving.

Charlotte Jones Anderson, Executive Vice-President of Brand Management for the Dallas Cowboys and our National Advisory Board Chairperson, was the lunch’s keynote speaker. Charlotte talked about the tremendous partnership between The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys.

Over 59,000 Angels were adopted this Christmas,
thanks to your support!

Angel Tree Program

The 2012 Angel Tree program kicked-off with parades at NorthPark Center in Dallas and Ridgmar Mall in Fort Worth, encouraging people to help families by adopting an Angel and donating Christmas gifts.

North Texans heeded the call.

More than 59,000 children, senior citizens, and disabled adults were adopted from Angel Trees in multiple mall and corporate locations. Throughout the season, 6,933 volunteers helped collect and distribute gifts to more than 17,000families throughout the DFW Metroplex.

We could not have achieved this without the dedicated efforts of our volunteers and corporate partners, including jcpenney and NBC 5, official sponsors of The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program.

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings putting a donation
into a Red Kettle at Neiman Marcus.

Red Kettle Campaign

People also expressed their support for The Salvation Army by giving to the Red Kettle campaign!

Salvation Army bell ringers were stationed at hundreds of locations, continuing a tradition that has become a staple of the Christmas season.

We’re grateful for your support and trust—donors and volunteers alike—as we continue our quest to do the most good.

Advisory Board member Bernice J. Washington
(middle), standing beside Stephen Hood (left)
and Major Ward Matthews of
The Salvation Army DFW with a $5,000
donation from Texas Health Resource.

So Far in 2013…

Texas Health Resources presented a $5,000 donation in honor of local Salvation Army Advisory Board member Bernice J. Washington!

The Texas Legends featured Salvation Army Night at   Dr Pepper Arena on January 12. The Legends recognized Pat Reimann, Christmas Services Manager, for her efforts throughout the many Christmas seasons she has coordinated the Angel Tree program.

From left: Captain Michele Matthews,
Bruce Graham of jcpenney, Donnie Nelson of
the Texas Legends, Anna Whechel of
Southwest Airlines, Pat Reimann of
The Salvation Army, Ann Ammon of BNSF Railway,
Andy Bope of Coca-Cola, Major Ward Matthews, and
Brenda Gee of Lockheed Martin.

Members of the Texas Legends wore Salvation Army jerseys as they played against the Austin Toros.

There’ll be plenty more events in the coming months. Stay up to date by connecting with us on Facebook and Twitter!

  

 

Warm Regards,

 

Captain Michele and Major Ward Matthews

DFW Metroplex Leadership

Furnish & Feed with Nest: Up to 20% off Your Purchase While Doing The Most Good With The Salvation Army!

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

During the month of February, Nest on McKinney Ave. in 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 one percent 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!

We 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

We 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

Furnish and Feed when you shop at Nest!



Nest is located at:

4524 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 373-4444

Store Hours

Monday-Saturday
10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Learn more about Nest at NestDallas.com!

Learn more about The Salvation Army and its programs and services at SalvationarmyDFW.org!

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