The CAPTRUST Community Foundation (CCF) announced its donations to 76 charities across the country, totaling $600,000 for the nonprofit’s fourth annual Giving Day. The CCF is CAPTRUST’s 501(c)(3) foundation. The foundation’s mission is to enrich the lives of children in the local communities that CAPTRUST serves. Organizations were chosen by local CAPTRUST offices around the country, representing causes that both benefit children and are important to the respective office. 

“We are honored to support a record number of organizations this year,” said Veronica Karas, the CCF’s co-president and a financial advisor at CAPTRUST. “On the CAPTRUST Community Foundation’s fourth annual Giving Day, we are awarding funds to 76 worthy organizations that align with our foundation’s mission—to benefit the lives of children.”   

The CCF has donated more than $800,000 to nonprofits so far in 2023. Most of the foundation’s fundraising is generated through employee payroll deductions, which are matched by CAPTRUST. 

“The CAPTRUST Community Foundation is grateful that we can provide funds to more organizations each year with its Giving Day,” said Bryan Lewis, co-president of the CCF and manager of advice and wellness at CAPTRUST. “Our annual Giving Day was created as a response to the pandemic, and our dedication to CAPTRUST’s mission ensures it continues into its fourth year and beyond.”

Two CAPTRUST Dallas offices ([Sherry Lane and Dallas Parkway]) pooled their allocated CCF grant funds and donated a combined $15,700 to Bryan’s House, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting at-risk children with special needs in North Texas.  The check was formally presented to Dr. Keith Mankin, Board Chair, Bryan’s House. 

“We are grateful that we can support Bryan’s House with this CCF grant because every child with special needs deserves to thrive.  It is difficult to imagine the daily challenges families face who have a child with chronic medical or developmental needs.  It is our privilege to offer support to help improve their lives,” said Barry Beal, Principal, CAPTRUST Dallas Parkway. 

In addition to the monetary donation, the CAPTRUST Dallas offices donated a catered lunch to serve all the teachers and staff at Bryan’s House, as well as donating hundreds of school supplies to these vulnerable children to help them stay hopeful and prepared for a brighter future.  

“Supporting the teachers and staff at Bryan’s House with a delicious lunch is just another small way to show we care.  Starting a new school year is an exciting time for some kids, but it can be a difficult transition for others.  We believe that providing school supplies plays a significant role in helping children transition from their out-of-school summer break time to learning time,” said John Pickett, Senior Vice President, CAPTRUST Sherry Lane. 

"We’re very blessed here at Bryan’s House thanks to the community who fund us.  We only have a small portion of government funding, but the rest comes from wonderful partners like CCF.  We are so grateful to CAPTRUST Dallas for choosing Bryan’s House as a CCF Giving Day 2023 grant recipient. We sincerely appreciate your firm’s generosity and willingness to step in and really focus on a population that sometimes gets forgotten. 100% of the proceeds will support Early Childhood Education programs for children with special needs," said Dr. Keith Mankin, Board Chair, Bryan’s House. 

Separately, the CAPTRUST Dallas office on LBJ Freeway also received a CCF grant benefiting Envision Dallas, a non-profit organization providing opportunities and community in Dallas for children who are blind or visually impaired.  "As a new member of the CAPTRUST family, I am grateful to work for a firm that lives its mission of giving back to support worthy nonprofits in the communities we serve like Envision Dallas and Bryan’s House," said Tom Gile, Principal, CAPTRUST Dallas on LBJ on Freeway.

 About the CAPTRUST Community Foundation 

The CAPTRUST Community Foundation was organized in 2007 to provide CAPTRUST employees with opportunities to participate as a group in community outreach efforts.  The foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charity and is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.  If you would like to donate or learn more about the CAPTRUST Community Foundation, please call 855.649.0943.

The link to CCF’s fourth annual Giving Day Press Release is here.

The announcement is also posted on CAPTRUST’s social media. (LinkedIn post)

To learn more, visit:  www.captrustcommunityfoundation.org

About CAPTRUST 

CAPTRUST was founded in 1997 and registered CapFinancial Partners, LLC, as an independent registered investment advisor in 2003 in Raleigh, North Carolina.  The firm provides investment management, financial planning, estate planning, and tax advisory and compliance services for individuals and families.  The firm also offers a comprehensive suite of services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals to simplify their financial lives, mitigate risk, and perpetuate their legacies.  For retirement plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, and religious entities, CAPTRUST offers investment advisory services, fiduciary support, plan design, provider analysis and fee benchmarking, and employee advice programs.  With more than 1,300 employees across 75 locations nationwide, CAPTRUST oversees more than $714 billion in assets, including just over $598 billion in nondiscretionary assets under advisement and just under $116 billion in discretionary managed account assets (as of December 31, 2022).

About Bryan’s House

The mission of Bryan’s House is to provide children with special needs and their families with trusted case management, educational, therapeutic, and medically-supported care.  www.BryansHouse.org 

Photos by Danny Campbell 

The Preservation Park Cities Car Show has been postponed to Saturday, May 6. Join us!  It is free and open to the public. 

Here are details:

Preservation Park Cities 2023 Park Cities Car Show Sponsored by Allie Beth Allman & Associates and D Home

Who: Jason Morski, Chair; Polly and Dan McKeithen, Car Show Founding Chairs; Burton Rhodes, 2022-2023 President, Preservation Park Cities

When:          Saturday, April 29, 2023 

Rescheduled to:
RAIN DATE:  Saturday, May 6, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where:       Burleson Park
3000 University Boulevard
Dallas, TX  75205

To Show:    Pre-Register:         $25 per car or truck. $15 per motorcycle.

                   Day-Of:                $35 per car or truck. $25 per motorcycle.*
                             *Subject to space availability.

                   Online registration ends Saturday, April 29, 2023.

What:         If you like cars (or just like getting outside), the Park Cities Car Show is the event for you! We are always impressed with the entries each year and this party just continues to grow. We hope you will join us for this fun event.

Cost:          Free and open to the public.

Sponsors:   Car Show Title Sponsor: URBAN/Allie Beth Allman & Associates, A Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate

                   Media Sponsor: D Home

         Other sponsors include: Sewell, Tactical Fleet, T2 Outdoors, Megahertz          Technology, Capital Title, Hey Cool Car, CARS, The SHOP, Provenance          Builders, Sam Pack Auto Group, L&L Autolink, Buyers Barricades, Lowes

Community Partners: YMCA, University Park Public Library, a bounce house and the Photo Bus

Register: www.PreservationParkCities.org/CarShow or email carshow@preservationparkcities.org 

More information:        Visit the website at www.PreservationParkCities.org There is also a fun video from previous car shows on the Car Show page.

Overview:

•  The purpose of the annual Historic Home Tour is to showcase architecturally and historically significant homes of the Park Cities and illustrate how these homes have been restored or remodeled to serve the lifestyle needs of families today. 

•  The Historic Home Tour, Distinguished Speaker Luncheon and the Park Cities Car Show are the organization’s only fundraisers each year. The proceeds are allocated to help further our mission to celebrate and promote the preservation of Park Cities architecture, history, aesthetics, and cultural traditions.

•  The organization landmarks architecturally and historically significant homes in the Park Cities, some of which are on the Historic Home Tour.

•  Members of the organization enjoy historic and preservation oriented educational programs.

Preservation Park Cities Mission:
PPC mission is to preserve and promote the history, architecture, aesthetics, and cultural traditions of the Park Cities. Proceeds of the Distinguished Speaker Luncheon, Historic Home Tour and the Classic and Antique Car Show will be used to preserve and maintain the Park Cities House at Dallas Heritage Village, support the new PPC archives at the University Park Library, fund landmarking initiatives, award scholarships to Highland Park High School graduating seniors planning to study architecture or history and fund the Distinguished Chair for History at Highland Park High School. Membership in PPC is open to the community. For more information visit www.preservationparkcities.org

Sponsored by the Lone Star Monarchs Who Donated $5,000 Towards Funding Summer Camp for Children with Special Needs    

Regina Bruce and Carla Russo, founders, Lone Star Monarchs, chose Bryan’s House as a Charity to Love, where they sponsored a Valentine’s Day Party for Bryan’s House students, teachers and staff, delightfully decorating the venue with colorful Valentine’s hearts. Sixty-three children with special needs (birth to age five)  were treated to gift baskets full of coloring books, crayons, arts and crafts supplies, and children’s books, along with cupcakes, cookies and other sweet treats. All teachers and staff were served lunch from Eatzi’s and Whole Foods, as well as receiving other holiday sweet treats. They were all surprised with Target gift cards in appreciation for their love and care for these beautiful children.
        
Abigail Erickson-Torres, CEO of Bryan’s House, said, “We are so grateful to Regina, Carla and the Lone Star Monarchs for their dedication and passion for the children and families we serve. Children with special needs are often overlooked and it is so uplifting to see such compassion for this special group of children.”
        
“We were delighted to sponsor such a fun event for everyone at Bryan’s House,” Regina said. “It warmed our hearts to see how happy it made everyone to be celebrated on this Valentine’s Day. Carla and I, along with our wonderful friends and supporters, appreciate all of them and were also honored to present a check to Bryan’s House for $5,000 to benefit this meaningful nonprofit and to spend the day volunteering in their classrooms, where we read books and did arts and craft projects with the children."
        
Joining in the fun, as donors and volunteers, were Emily Hocking, Jeanne Lewis, Kunthear Mam-Douglas, Diane Moten, Rhonda Pickrell, Elizabeth Smith and Cindi Tesseneer.  Friends Rick Adams and Glenn Morrill, from UPS on Lemmon, along with Anna Berman and Steve Hoyl, were unable to attend in person, but they gave major support to contribute to the party’s overall success."
        
To find out more about the work of these two charitable organizations, visit Bryan’s House at www.BryansHouse.org  and Lone Star Monarchs at www.LoneStarMonarchs.org

About Bryan’s House:

The mission of Bryan’s House is to provide children with special needs and their families with trusted case management, educational, therapeutic, and medically-supported care.
www.BryansHouse.org

About Lone Star Monarchs:

To inspire and nurture the human spirit, as together, we build an effective network of individuals and organizations to support a broad spectrum of charitable organizations in Dallas and throughout Texas. Lone Star Monarchs’ (LSM) purpose is exclusively educational and charitable to connect people and enrich lives.

LSM welcomes all people who value our mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities. We promote volunteerism and a spirit of service.

LSM has no paid employees. All contributions and funds raised go to LSM services and grants for our service partners.
www.lonestarmonarchs.org

Photos by Danny Campbell

The event benefitted Wesley-Rankin Community Center and was presented by Texas Capital Bank

The 5^th Annual A Taste of West Dallas celebrated 120 VIBRANT years of Wesley-Rankin Community Center’s providing vital services to the residents of West Dallas at the Empire Room, chaired by Katrina and Houston Bolin and Katie Beth and Josh Ongena and presented by Texas Capital Bank.
        
It was a festive mood with just the right touch of cool breeze as supporters gathered for this indoor/outdoor event. Nine of Dallas’ top local restaurants and two beverage sponsors served up specialties as the sun set and the string lights draped from the rooftops lit the area. Inside, the silent auction welcomed guests as they entered the room, which also featured restaurant tasting stations, a bar, walls up-lit with decorative lighting and tables topped with vibrant centerpieces, echoing the VIBRANT theme. The stage was set with a wonderful balloon arch and decorated with show-stopping Hollywood-style letters spelling out A Taste of West Dallas, setting the scene for the upcoming program.
        
The chairs welcomed everyone at the outside party space and after the reception, encouraged everyone to join inside for the presentations. Taking the stage, the chairs said it was their honor to have chaired this event for the second year and thanked Presenting Sponsor Texas Capital Bank; Diamond Sponsors: Sterling Family Partners, Steven Ross and SYR Consulting; Platinum Sponsors: Katrina and Houston Bolin, Kay and Duncan Fulton, Dana and Jackson Harkey, Erin and Billy Young and more. They also thanked and recognized A Taste of West Dallas founding chairs Mari and Don Epperson and Kay and Duncan Fulton.
        
Gathering on stage, the Girls of Hope/Girls of Honor shared personal stories of their experiences with Wesley-Rankin Community Center and encouraged everyone to contribute to their upcoming trip to New York. One of many programs at Wesley-Rankin, the GOh/GOh program holistically aids in the development of young girls by providing a safe place to discuss female related issues while also equipping girls with experiences such as self-defense, budgeting, and the importance of the arts. A very special moment included a video of one of the students at Wesley-Rankin who participated in the Scholars program, which in partnership with the June Shelton School, provides tutoring for students with learning differences. Using Sequential English Education (SEE) curriculum, students learn reading and writing using tools that align with how they best learn.
        
Announcing next year’s co-chairs, Amanda and Robert Kalescky, the chairs introduced Shellie Ross, Executive Director, Wesley-Rankin Community Center. Shellie talked about the organization’s involvement with United Way, the Scholars program with St. Mary’s and made a call for donations.  After a lively and spirited raffle winners drawing, with much happy applause, the crowd filtered out with a united feeling of celebration for Wesley-Rankin Community Center’s many years of success and looking to the future.
        
Participating restaurants included: Cake Bar, Estrella Y Familia Bakery, Frida’s Tacolandia, Frida’s Tacos, Gil’s Elegant Catering, La Moderna Mexican Market, Locura, Odom’s BBQ, Saint Rocco’s New York Italian and beverages provided by Community BeerCompany, Tepetan, Luckenbach Road Whiskey and assorted wines.
        
Learn more about Wesley-Ranking Community Center at https://wesleyrankin.org/         

About Wesley-Rankin Community Center: In collaboration with our West Dallas neighbors, Wesley-Rankin Community Center identifies and bridges gaps in education, health and skills development by providing multigenerational programs that empower families to access their full potential.

(Photos by Thomas Garza.)

Wipe Out Kids' Cancer hosted their annual Guild Kickoff Party at the home of Pat and Pete Schenkel. The Guild provides financial and volunteer support to Wipe Out Kids' Cancer and its mission to bring comfort, hope, and support to kids with cancer and their families, while relentlessly pursuing a cure through research funding.
        
The party began with an inspirational address from WOKC founder Cindy Brinker Simmons, comments by WOKC CEO Kris Cumnock, and an overview of planned events by Guild co-chairs Connie Yates and Lori Waggoner.
        
"It is our privilege to work with such a passionately committed group of women to actively support our heroic children and families,” said Yates. The Guild will be instrumental in spreading the word about Jersey Mike's Subs "Day of Giving" in March. On Wednesday, March 29th, Jersey Mike's locations in DFW will donate 100% of sales to Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer. 

After a resounding round of applause, guests were also reminded that membership in the Guild is open to the community and encouraged those who were not already members to join now and bring in their friends to be a part of this dynamic group. The future is certainly bright!
         
To learn more about Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer and how you can become involved, visit the website at www.wokc.org. Facebook  @WipeOutKidsCancer  and Instagram @wokc

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NEWS FLASH!  Remember to visit your local DFW Jersey Mike's Subs location on Wednesday, March 29 when 100% of sales benefit WOKC. 

Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer sponsors these programs:

         * The Buddy Bag Program: Every 30-minutes a parent is told, "Your child has cancer." Those are devastating words to hear and at that moment, the entire family's world is turned upside down. Typically, as soon as the diagnosis is given, the parent(s) and child are sent directly to the hospital in order to begin treatment. There is no time to return home to pack a bag, so there you are - in a hospital room with a pediatric cancer diagnosis, and not much else. That changes the moment a Child Life Specialist rolls a WOKC Buddy Bag into the room. The canvas, rolling duffle bag is strategically filled with hygienic, comfort, and entertainment items designed to ease the transition from home to hospital. 

         * The Warrior Family Program involves numerous fun events throughout each year, including professional and semi-professional sporting events, picnics, fishing tournaments, holiday parties, a summer camp in Maine, and more. Because a pediatric cancer diagnosis affects the entire family, WOKC invites the entire family to take part in each activity. Possibly the most impactful aspect of the Warrior events is the ability for parents whose children are undergoing a similar battle to share information and emotional support.

         * The Research Grants Program: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer focuses on funding novel pediatric cancer innovations that may represent advancements in treatment outcomes, which includes: 

>Earlier detection 

>Prevention of harmful side effects 

>Greater diagnostic accuracy 

>Less invasive treatments 

Our renowned Science and Medical Research committee carefully select innovative research studies that might not initially receive traditional funding, but these innovations are critical and keeping scientists working toward advancements in medicine and treatments is essential to the mission we serve. WOKC has significantly impacted the pediatric cancer space by funding over $8 million in research. This seed money has yielded more than $22 million in additional grant money for further research and discoveries. Since we began in 1980, WOKC has funded a wide range of national cancer research projects in almost every pediatric cancer category, as well as critical programs in support of cancer care for children.       

About Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC):

Wipe Out Kids' Cancer (WOKC) is a Dallas-based nonprofit organization founded in 1980 by Cindy Brinker Simmons in memory of her mother, the late tennis champion Maureen "Little Mo" Connolly Brinker, who died of cancer at age 34. WOKC recognizes the suffering associated with any childhood disease and our focus is on the one that claims more children's lives than any other...cancer.

Our three primary initiatives focus on making the pediatric cancer journey better for the entire family, while constantly searching for improved treatments, positive outcomes, and one day, that elusive cure.

The mission of Wipe Out Kids' Cancer is to bring comfort, hope, and support to kids with cancer and their families, while relentlessly pursuing a cure through research funding. 

Additionally, WOKC has provided hope to children diagnosed with cancer and their families through multiple social engagement programs ..."medicine for the soul" as parents have described. WOKC has funded $7 million in seed money for its novel research projects, which have received $22 million in additional grant money over these past 40
years.

CHILDHOOD CANCER REALITIES: Reported by the National Institutes of Health

* Cancer is the #1 disease killer of children in the US

*45 children are diagnosed each day with cancer (1 every 30 minutes) in the U.S. 1 out of 8 children will not survive

* Nearly 60% of those who survive will have long-lasting chronic health conditions as adults

* More children die from cancer than AIDS, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, and asthma combined.  

* Less than 4% of the federal cancer research budget is dedicated to childhood cancer.

* Childhood cancer research has led, and continues to lead, to successful treatments for adults

 Photos by Rob Wythe/Wythe Portrait Studio