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Everyone is invited to join us on May 7, 2021 for the Pajamas for Seniors Mother’s Day Tea and Drive-Thru at The Preston of the Park Cities, 5917 Sherry Lane, Dallas, TX 75225, from 10:00 until 11:30 a.m. 
        
Donate PJs and nightgowns for low income seniors in area nursing homes. New two-piece pajamas or nightgowns welcomed in sizes small to 7x.
        
Enjoy tea, scones and flowers. Enter drawing for a floral arrangement and 1 year membership to the Dallas Arboretum.
        
Many thanks to sponsors: Dallas Magnolias, Ruby Care, Visiting Angels, Visiting Nurse Association,  Details: http://www.magnolias.org/pjs and the main website at  http://pajamasforseniors.org/

 From Jo Alch, RN, Founder, Pajamas for Seniors:

Did you know that 1.3 million elderly Americans live in nursing homes and 70% of them have little to no income or savings? More than half of Americans living in nursing homes have no close relatives, and rarely, if ever, have visitors. Also, these residents are given less than $60 per month to cover all their personal needs, including things like face wash, seasonal clothing, holiday cards, batteries, things we take for granted.
        
As a seasoned hospice and home care nurse, I saw firsthand that most patients admitted to nursing homes only had one possession – a stained, worn hospital gown. Necessities like a warm set of pajamas to sleep in are a rare luxury. We have started a nonprofit, Pajamas for Seniors, to address the ongoing need for sleepwear for our precious seniors. With the fastest growing demographic in the country being the elderly, organizations that support seniors receive the least support.

About Pajamas for Seniors:
PJFS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission: provide a new pair of pajamas to low income seniors in area nursing and assisted living homes. http://pajamasforseniors.org/ and on Facebook.

Dallas Magnolias Mission:
To provide an active way of helping disadvantaged and underserved youth, the military, veterans, and first responders and their families, victims of domestic violence, and women being treated for breast cancer and/or heart disease in North Texas. Visit the website at https://www.magnolias.org  and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.     
                                                           

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Tish Key, Home Tour Chair; Ginger Allen, Senior Investigative Reporter, KTVT CBS 11 I-Team and Home Tour Narrator

Ginger Allen, Senior Investigative Reporter for KTVT CBS 11 I-Team Narrates The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society  2021 Annual Historic Home Tour -  An Exciting Virtual Experience

Get your tickets now and sign up for the Patron Porch Party Level for Virtual Previews
virtual Home Tour on Saturday, April 24, 2021

 

Polly McKeithen and Jana Paul, co-presidents of the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society (PCHPS), along with Tish Key, Historic Home Tour chair, announce the Historic Home Tour will happen on Saturday, April 24, 2021 and this year, the tour is totally virtual, with the introductions narrated by Ginger Allen, Senior Investigative Reporter for the KTVT CBS 11 I-Team.
        
Traditionally, the PCHPS spring events also feature a Distinguished Speaker Luncheon and Classic and Antique Car Show. Due to COVID-19, the scheduling has been revised. Those events are moved to Fall 2021. Dates to be announced.
          
“We are thrilled to announce Highland Park Village as Preservation sponsor, D Home as Presenting Magazine sponsor and Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones as honorary chairs,” Tish said. “The Rees-Joneses literally saved one of the homes on the tour, the historic 1933 ‘Elbert Williams House’ at 3805 McFarlin Boulevard, from the wrecking ball by purchasing it last December.”  In an effort to bring attention to the importance of this masterpiece of Texas Modern Regional architecture, University Park architect Bobby Clark hatched the idea (and PCHPS funded the publication) of the book A House for Texas, authored by local architect Larry Good and photographer Charles Davis Smith, to fully document the home and tell the story of its remarkable design. The sellers of the house are the Locke family, (the children of Eugene Locke and Adele Locke Seybold) who have owned the home since 1955. The house had been listed by Allie Beth Allman since late 2019 and had come to the attention of the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society as an endangered historic treasure, a likely candidate for demolition due to its site on a 1.15-acre lot on Turtle Creek. Although the ultimate use and occupancy of the Elbert Williams/Locke House is yet to be determined by the new owners, Rees-Jones has made the commitment to preserve the house rather than demolish it. The Locke family has expressed how pleased and gratified they are by this act of stewardship. The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society believes this may be the first time that an endangered historic residential landmark has been saved from the wrecking ball in the Park Cities.
          
Other significant homes on the tour are:
        
*       3400 Drexel: Built by Walter William Whitley, a prominent local builder, in 1924. Shortly after completion, the home was occupied by Robert Chalmers, who arrived from Scotland to become the dean of St. Matthews Episcopal Cathedral. The symmetrical front façade with accented doorway and evenly spaced windows has characteristics of Colonial Revival architecture, which was popular from 1885-1955. The home was in disrepair when the current owners bought it. They honored the original footprint of the home and renovated the spirit of the home.
        
*       3429 Drexel:   Built in 1921, this home is a rare example of eclectic asymmetrical Italian Renaissance architecture. From its high perch, the residence radiates a stateliness due to the prominent Roman arched entries, beautiful SMU brick, front terrace, and repetitive keystone and window accents. Tiered landscaping in both the front and rear yards provides a classic frame. The exceptional and unusual interior elements, synchronized color palette, retention and replication of original architectural details, coupled with a special focus on landscape make this ninety-nine year old home a genuine marvel.
        
*       4412 Lakeside:  Preeminent architect, Hal Thomson, built this grand dame of eclectic Italian Renaissance architecture in 1918. Deep bracketed eaves, Roman arch windows, a gracious front terrace with balustrade and the unique decorative medallions combine in a distinctive manner. The owners undertook major cosmetic updates in 2018 to restore the interior Venetian plaster, fireplaces, gates, and pool. This family elected to live with prior renovations to this three-story, 103 year-old residence. Bold color, modern art, antiques, elegant fabrics, and other surprising interior design elements make this home feel exciting and intriguing. This classic Hal Thomson residence is a century old exquisite envelope that once opened reveals a modern world inside.
        
*       7000 Vassar: Surrounded by magnificent towering oak trees, this residence in Volk Estates is situated on approximately two acres. In 1890 the Volk family started their department stores and by 1927 owned a 77-acre area called Brookside, now known as Volk Estates. Architect Gayden Thompson and builder C.B. Christensen completed this eclectic Neoclassical style home in 1940 for Mr. & Mrs. Harold Volk, and The Dallas Morning News selected it as Dallas’ Best Modern House in 1940. The full-height entry porch and four impressive Roman Tuscan columns with Doric capitals define the front elevation as classical, but the interior has countless contemporary touches.
          
The Historic Home Tour celebrates historic preservation and is designed to generate awareness of the role history and preservation play in enhancing the quality of life for everyone who lives and works in the Park Cities communities.
          
The virtual Home Tour begins at 10:00 a.m. and can be watched for the next 48 hours. It will go offline on Monday morning, April 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.  This is truly an exciting treat as details of furnishings, architecture and the history of each home will be described by a narrator TBA.  
        
Underwriting and sponsorships are available via the website. Tickets are $20 for an individual ticket and $250 for the Patron Porch Party level (which includes Preview Screening on Friday, April 23rd from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and access again on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., copy of the book A House for Texas, Gourmet Charcuterie Board for two sponsored by Boxed Bites, Festive Cocktails from Jim Beam and Pogo’s Wine & Spirits, cocktail cups for your Porch Party; Garden Box from Gardenuity, D Home magazine and more) and can be purchased from the website at  www.pchps.org For more information, call the PCHPS office (214) 528-0021.
        
Preservation Sponsor: Highland Park Village. Presenting Magazine Sponsor: D Home. Heritage Sponsor: Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Platinum Sponsor: URBAN Team - Allie Beth Allman & Associates. Legacy Sponsors: Cynthia Beaird/Christine McKenny - Allie Beth Allman & Associates; Lucinda Buford - Allie Beth Allman & Associates.        


A House for Texas additional funding for publication provided by Marla and Mike Boone, Gail and Bob Clark, Kay and Duncan Fulton, Barbara and Larry Good and Susan and Joel Williams.                     

PCHPS Details: The 2021 Historic Home Tour features architecturally and historically significant homes of the Park Cities.

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

•  The Historic Home Tour and Distinguished Speaker Luncheon are the Society’s only fundraisers each year. The proceeds are allocated to help further our mission to promote, protect and preserve the historic, architectural, cultural and aesthetic legacy of the Park Cities. 

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

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

Overview: PCHPS mission is to preserve and promote the history, architecture, aesthetics and cultural traditions of the Park Cities. Proceeds of the Luncheon and Home Tour will be used to help preserve and maintain the Park Cities House at Dallas Heritage Village, support the new PCHPS archives at the University Park Library, fund the Society’s 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 PCHPS is open to the public. For more information visit www.pchps.org

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Beth Hunter, Katie Overman join Heather Ormand, CEO of Nexus Recovery Center

Dallas Nonprofit Nexus Recovery Center Opens Pop-Up Flower Shop to Spread Mother’s Day Cheer and Raise Funds for Life-Saving Mission

 

Blooming spring floral bouquets are synonymous with Mother’s Day, making up a quarter of flower sales in the U.S. for the entire year. To honor all the mothers at Nexus Recovery Center, the Auxiliary of Nexus is uniting to establish a Pop-Up Flower Shop with a giveback element. Not only will a special committee of dedicated Auxiliary advocates and Nexus clients curate bountiful, colorful blooms to be sold for Mother’s Day delight, all the proceeds of the bouquets will go straight back to the empowering mission of Nexus.

 

The Auxiliary members and Nexus clients will gather outdoors Friday, May 7, and be greeted by tables bursting with thousands of flowers of all varieties to handcraft each bouquet. Individuals are able to pre-order their Mother’s Day arrangements on Nexus’ website, and there will also be day of orders in-person at the Pop-Up Flower Shop drive-through experience. Whether the flowers are ordered ahead of time online, or in-person day of, each arrangement must be picked up via drive-through on Nexus’ campus (8733 La Prada Dr, Dallas, TX 75228) on Saturday, May 8 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. In addition to bouquets purchased, individuals may also sponsor a gift basket for a mother currently on campus in the Nexus recovery program, and/or donate to the organization in their mother’s honor.

 

Prior to the pandemic, the Auxiliary hosted an annual spring luncheon to generate funds and awareness around the mission that offers specialized substance use disorder treatment services to adult women in Dallas. The organization also specializes in the recovery of mothers. Nexus provides treatment living space for moms with up to three children accompanying them on campus: a unique attribute of Nexus’ program and a vital distinction that is instrumental in recovery.  But with precautions still in place, the Auxiliary will host the socially distanced Pop-Up Flower Shop event, where North Texans may purchase arrangements online, drive-through Nexus and pick-up their Mother’s Day arrangements.

        
“This is one of the most exciting endeavors we’ve initiated as a group of volunteers for Nexus,” Beth Hunter, Community Partner and Volunteer Manager, said. “Not only will the bouquets be elevated and exactly what mom wants, but the social impact element of this Pop-Up Flower Shop is what will really mean the most to mom.”

        
“Most of us on the Auxiliary are mothers ourselves so we are handpicking exactly what we would want come Mother’s Day morning. We are basically personal shoppers for all those kiddos and significant others out there,” Lauren Gillette, Nexus Auxiliary Advisory Board President. “But truly, all kidding aside, if we’ve learned anything from this past year it’s that we want quality time with our family and we want to make a difference. There’s power in your purchase and any mama’s heart is going to be happy and proud to know her family chose this gift for her.”

        
The nonprofit celebrates 50 years of helping women pursue their recovery journey this year; a milestone anniversary comes at a time when recovery efforts and treatment services are especially critical due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

        
“What we do every day at Nexus is life-changing and life-saving work,” said Heather Ormand, CEO of Nexus Recovery Center. “This is a beautiful way for the women at Nexus to be celebrated, as well as spend time with the amazing members of our Auxiliary engaged in a fun activity. We’ve served nearly 2,000 women since the pandemic began over a year ago. Every single woman that walks through our doors is someone’s daughter or mother – we are here to help them on their recovery journey and provide their families hope for celebrating Mother’s Days to come together.”

        
For more information on the Nexus Mother’s Day Pop-Up Flower Shop, and reserve your floral arrangement for mom, please visit www.nexusrecovery.org/mothersday . 

ABOUT  NEXUS RECOVERY CENTER

Based in Dallas, Texas, Nexus Recovery Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that offers specialized substance use disorder treatment services for adult women, as well as therapeutic treatment and care for their accompanying children in order to break the cycle of addiction. Founded in 1971, the mission of Nexus is to serve as a link to sobriety, independence, and dignity for women and their families affected by addition. Nexus inspires hope, offers respect, and honors the unique differences of female addicts. Nexus has been accredited by the Joint Commission since 2006 and is the only treatment center in North Texas that accepts women in the late stages of pregnancy and allows children to accompany their mothers into treatment. We are able to provide all these services with the help of a dedicated board, volunteers, staff, partners and donors. Together we break the cycle of addiction, changing families’ lives, whatever their income, gender, sexual orientation or ethnicity.

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Trevor and Jan Rees-Jones, Honorary Chairs

 The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Announces the 2021 Annual Historic Home Tour Will Be an Exciting Virtual Experience

Mark your calendars now for Saturday, April 24, 2021

 

Polly McKeithen and Jana Paul, co-presidents of the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society (PCHPS), along with Tish Key, Historic Home Tour chair, announce the Historic Home Tour will happen on Saturday, April 24, 2021 and this year, the tour is totally virtual.          Traditionally, the PCHPS spring events also feature a Distinguished Speaker Luncheon and Classic and Antique Car Show. Due to COVID-19, the scheduling has been revised. Those events are moved to Fall 2021. Dates to be announced.
          

“We are thrilled to announce Highland Park Village as Preservation sponsor, D Home as Presenting Magazine sponsor and Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones as honorary chairs,” Tish said. “The Rees-Joneses literally saved one of the homes on the tour, the historic 1933 ‘Elbert Williams House’ at 3805 McFarlin Boulevard, from the wrecking ball by purchasing it last December.”  In an effort to bring attention to the importance of this masterpiece of Texas Modern Regional architecture, University Park architect Bobby Clark hatched the idea (and PCHPS funded the publication) of the book A House for Texas, authored by local architect Larry Good and photographer Charles Davis Smith, to fully document the home and tell the story of its remarkable design.

The sellers of the house are the Locke family, (the children of Eugene Locke and Adele Locke Seybold) who have owned the home since 1955. The house had been listed by Allie Beth Allman since late 2019 and had come to the attention of the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society as an endangered historic treasure, a likely candidate for demolition due to its site on a 1.15-acre lot on Turtle Creek. Although the ultimate use and occupancy of the Elbert Williams/Locke House is yet to be determined by the new owners, Rees-Jones has made the commitment to preserve the house rather than demolish it. The Locke family has expressed how pleased and gratified they are by this act of stewardship. The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society believes this may be the first time that an endangered historic residential landmark has been saved from the wrecking ball in the Park Cities.
          

Other significant homes on the tour are:
        

*       3400 Drexel: Built by Walter William Whitley, a prominent local builder, in 1924. Shortly after completion, the home was occupied by Robert Chalmers, who arrived from Scotland to become the dean of St. Matthews Episcopal Cathedral. The symmetrical front façade with accented doorway and evenly spaced windows has characteristics of Colonial Revival architecture, which was popular from 1885-1955. The home was in disrepair when the current owners bought it. They honored the original footprint of the home and renovated the spirit of the home.
        

*       3429 Drexel:   Built in 1921, this home is a rare example of eclectic asymmetrical Italian Renaissance architecture. From its high perch, the residence radiates a stateliness due to the prominent Roman arched entries, beautiful SMU brick, front terrace, and repetitive keystone and window accents. Tiered landscaping in both the front and rear yards provides a classic frame. The exceptional and unusual interior elements, synchronized color palette, retention and replication of original architectural details, coupled with a special focus on landscape make this ninety-nine year old home a genuine marvel.
        

*       4412 Lakeside:  Preeminent architect, Hal Thomson, built this grand dame of eclectic Italian Renaissance architecture in 1918. Deep bracketed eaves, Roman arch windows, a gracious front terrace with balustrade and the unique decorative medallions combine in a distinctive manner. The owners undertook major cosmetic updates in 2018 to restore the interior Venetian plaster, fireplaces, gates, and pool. This family elected to live with prior renovations to this three-story, 103 year-old residence. Bold color, modern art, antiques, elegant fabrics, and other surprising interior design elements make this home feel exciting and intriguing. This classic Hal Thomson residence is a century old exquisite envelope that once opened reveals a modern world inside.
        

*       7000 Vassar: Surrounded by magnificent towering oak trees, this residence in Volk Estates is situated on approximately two acres. In 1890 the Volk family started their department stores and by 1927 owned a 77-acre area called Brookside, now known as Volk Estates. Architect Gayden Thompson and builder C.B. Christensen completed this eclectic Neoclassical style home in 1940 for Mr. & Mrs. Harold Volk, and The Dallas Morning News selected it as Dallas’ Best Modern House in 1940. The full-height entry porch and four impressive Roman Tuscan columns with Doric capitals define the front elevation as classical, but the interior has countless contemporary touches.          

The Historic Home Tour celebrates historic preservation and is designed to generate awareness of the role history and preservation play in enhancing the quality of life for everyone who lives and works in the Park Cities communities.          

The virtual Home Tour begins at 10:00 a.m. and can be watched for the next 48 hours. It will go offline on Monday morning, April 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.  This is truly an exciting treat as details of furnishings, architecture and the history of each home will be described by a narrator TBA.           

Underwriting and sponsorships are available via the website. Tickets are $20 for an individual ticket and $250 for the Patron Porch Party level (which includes two Home Tour tickets, copy of the book A House for Texas, Charcuterie Board for two from Boxed Bites, Festive Cocktails from Jim Beam and Pogo’s Wine & Spirits,  a treat from Gardenuity and more) and can be purchased from the website at  www.pchps.org For more information, call the PCHPS office (214) 528-0021.         

Preservation Sponsor: Highland Park Village. Presenting Magazine Sponsor: D Home. Heritage Sponsor: Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Platinum Sponsor: URBAN Team - Allie Beth Allman & Associates. Legacy Sponsors: Cynthia Beaird/Christine McKenny - Allie Beth Allman & Associates; Lucinda Buford - Allie Beth Allman & Associates.        

A House for Texas additional funding for publication provided by Marla and Mike Boone, Gail and Bob Clark, Kay and Duncan Fulton, Barbara and Larry Good and Susan and Joel Williams.                     

PCHPS Details: The 2021 Historic Home Tour features architecturally and historically significant homes of the Park Cities.

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

•  The Historic Home Tour and Distinguished Speaker Luncheon are the Society’s only fundraisers each year. The proceeds are allocated to help further our mission to promote, protect and preserve the historic, architectural, cultural and aesthetic legacy of the Park Cities. 

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

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

Overview: PCHPS mission is to preserve and promote the history, architecture, aesthetics and cultural traditions of the Park Cities. Proceeds of the Luncheon and Home Tour will be used to help preserve and maintain the Park Cities House at Dallas Heritage Village, support the new PCHPS archives at the University Park Library, fund the Society’s 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 PCHPS is open to the public. For more information visit www.pchps.org

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12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse Celebrates Easter with Festive New Offerings

The popular Brazilian Steakhouse Announces Easter Dine-In, Catering or Curbside Pick-Up
Receive a Bonus on Gift Cards | Reserve your Holiday Party Private Dining Now!

 

12 Cuts Brazillian Steakhouse, a local family-owned churrascaria-style restaurant with South American influences, is offering diners convenient options for celebrating Easter. Join in the holiday experience by dining in the restaurant, order ahead and pick-up or enjoy catering.  

Alda Boiani, co-owner, says, “We offer the essence of Brazilian hospitality with warm, friendly service. We capture the charm of the Gaucho cooking style. Patrons enjoy a unique and upscale dining experience, showcasing a variety of Prime meats that are carved or cut tableside.”

12 Cuts of Prime meats served via the churrasco experience, delicately carved by Gaucho chefs tableside:

  • Picanha - Top sirloin seasoned with sea salt or garlic
  • Spice Picanha - Top sirloin spice seasoned
  • Filet Mignon  - Beef Tenderloin seasoned to perfection
  • Filet Mignon Com Bacon - Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon 
  • Fraldinha - Bottom sirloin, flavorful cut with strong marbling
  • Care de Cordeiro - Rack of lamb seasoned to perfection
  • Cordeiro - Leg of lamb seasoned to perfection
  • Costela de Porco - Pork ribs marinated and slow roasted
  • Frango - Organic tender chicken legs and bacon wrapped chicken breast
  • Lombo de Porco - Pork loin filets grilled with parmesan 
  • Chorizo - Argentinian pork sausages 
  • Tomahawk Ribs - Bone in ribeye seasoned for flavor
    and
  • Pineapple – Grilled pineapple, caramelized with sugar and flavored with cinnamon

 

Salads & Sides:  

  • Argentinian Empanadas and cheese bread
  • Salads of your choice served throughout the meal 
  • Traditional Brazilian side dishes served throughout the meal 

Bullet Points:

What: Easter Sunday

Open Hours:

Easter Sunday: 11:00 am to 9:00pm

Menu
Every day regular menu plus new Shrimp Avocado Salad.

Dine-In:

Continuing with regular family meals and adding family meals special for Easter:

Three Course Meal $46.85 per person includes the following:

1st: Cheese Bread, Beef Empanada
2nd: Salads of your choice served throughout the meal
3rd: 12 Cuts of Prime meats served via the churrasco experienceand sidesGrill Pineapple, Broccolini, Mashed Potatoes, Chimichurri.

Take-out:

Continuing with regular family meals and adding family meals special for Easter:

Four Course Meal Family Package for 3: $89.00 (pre-order is recommended):

Cheese Bread, Beef Empanada, Salad,Grilled Lamb Chops, Grill Pineapple, Broccolini orAsparagus,Mashed Potatoes, Chimichurri, Desserts (Chocolate Cake or Flan).

Take Out/Curbside Pick-Up: Order your Easter take-out/curbside pick-up. Curbside pick-up is available from 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. every day.

New:  Receive one complimentary lunch or dinner for pre-order take-out meal of $90.00 or more or dine-in Easter day one per table. Restrictions apply.

Catering:    Available. Visit the website: www.12cutssteakhouse.com

Or call (469) 779-7012  


Group Events: Whether you are making plans for this weekend or for Easter fast approaching, 12 Cuts Steakhouse has you covered.  The knowledgeable dining staff is expertly trained in servicing every event from small private dining to large, professional business events. Groups of 15 and over receive a $100 Gift Card. There are no room fees and no minimums. Best advised to make reservations early during the holiday season.

 

Gift Cards:  Gift Cards are available in any denomination. Receive a $10 dollar gift card for every $100 spent. Receive a $100 gift card for every $500 gift card spent. Purchase by calling 469-779-7012.

12 Cuts Hours: 

Brunch: Sunday:11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Lunch: Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Dinner:  Monday through Thursday: 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 5:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Saturday: 4:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Sunday: 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

12 Cuts Location:
18010 Dallas Pkwy,
Dallas, TX 75287
(469) 779-7012  

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12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse Celebrates Easter with Festive New Offerings

The popular Brazilian Steakhouse Announces Easter Dine-In, Catering or Curbside Pick-Up
Receive a Bonus on Gift Cards | Reserve your Holiday Party Private Dining Now!

 

12 Cuts Brazillian Steakhouse, a local family-owned churrascaria-style restaurant with South American influences, is offering diners convenient options for celebrating Easter. Join in the holiday experience by dining in the restaurant, order ahead and pick-up or enjoy catering.  

Alda Boiani, co-owner, says, “We offer the essence of Brazilian hospitality with warm, friendly service. We capture the charm of the Gaucho cooking style. Patrons enjoy a unique and upscale dining experience, showcasing a variety of Prime meats that are carved or cut tableside.”

12 Cuts of Prime meats served via the churrasco experience, delicately carved by Gaucho chefs tableside:

  • Picanha - Top sirloin seasoned with sea salt or garlic
  • Spice Picanha - Top sirloin spice seasoned
  • Filet Mignon  - Beef Tenderloin seasoned to perfection
  • Filet Mignon Com Bacon - Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon 
  • Fraldinha - Bottom sirloin, flavorful cut with strong marbling
  • Care de Cordeiro - Rack of lamb seasoned to perfection
  • Cordeiro - Leg of lamb seasoned to perfection
  • Costela de Porco - Pork ribs marinated and slow roasted
  • Frango - Organic tender chicken legs and bacon wrapped chicken breast
  • Lombo de Porco - Pork loin filets grilled with parmesan 
  • Chorizo - Argentinian pork sausages 
  • Tomahawk Ribs - Bone in ribeye seasoned for flavor
    and
  • Pineapple – Grilled pineapple, caramelized with sugar and flavored with cinnamon

 

Salads & Sides:  

  • Argentinian Empanadas and cheese bread
  • Salads of your choice served throughout the meal 
  • Traditional Brazilian side dishes served throughout the meal 

Bullet Points:

What: Easter Sunday

Open Hours:

Easter Sunday: 11:00 am to 9:00pm

Menu
Every day regular menu plus new Shrimp Avocado Salad.

Dine-In:

Continuing with regular family meals and adding family meals special for Easter:

Three Course Meal $46.85 per person includes the following:

1st: Cheese Bread, Beef Empanada
2nd: Salads of your choice served throughout the meal
3rd: 12 Cuts of Prime meats served via the churrasco experience and sides Grill Pineapple, Broccolini, Mashed Potatoes, Chimichurri.

Take-out:

Continuing with regular family meals and adding family meals special for Easter:

Four Course Meal Family Package for 3: $89.00 (pre-order is recommended):

Cheese Bread, Beef Empanada, Salad, Grilled Lamb Chops, Grill Pineapple, Broccolini or Asparagus, Mashed Potatoes, Chimichurri, Desserts (Chocolate Cake or Flan).

Take Out/Curbside Pick-Up: Order your Easter take-out/curbside pick-up. Curbside pick-up is available from 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. every day.

New:  Receive one complimentary lunch or dinner for pre-order take-out meal of $90.00 or more or dine-in Easter day one per table. Restrictions apply.

Catering:    Available. Visit the website: www.12cutssteakhouse.com

Or call (469) 779-7012  


Group Events: Whether you are making plans for this weekend or for Easter fast approaching, 12 Cuts Steakhouse has you covered.  The knowledgeable dining staff is expertly trained in servicing every event from small private dining to large, professional business events. Groups of 15 and over receive a $100 Gift Card. There are no room fees and no minimums. Best advised to make reservations early during the holiday season.

 

Gift Cards:  Gift Cards are available in any denomination. Receive a $10 dollar gift card for every $100 spent. Receive a $100 gift card for every $500 gift card spent. Purchase by calling 469-779-7012.

12 Cuts Hours: 

Brunch: Sunday: 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Lunch: Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Dinner:  Monday through Thursday: 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 5:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Saturday: 4:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Sunday: 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

12 Cuts Location:
18010 Dallas Pkwy,
Dallas, TX 75287
(469) 779-7012  

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Barbara Elam, artist; Jolie Humphrey, Chair, Mad Hatter's Tea

Mad Hatter’s Tea Out of Africa Into the Garden Features a Limited-Edition Exquisite Custom Silk Scarf Designed For This Event by Barbara Elam For Sale Now!

Mad Hatter’s Tea is Celebrating its 33rd Year benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and A Woman’s Garden

Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 15, 2021

 

Jolie Humphrey, chair of Mad Hatter’s Tea Out of Africa Into the Garden announces production of a limited-edition custom silk scarf created by nationally renowned artist Barbara Elam, who also created the event’s poster and logo. The scarf is 100% silk twill measuring 40”x 40” and features a hand-rolled hem. Cost is $185. It highlights the magnificent animal life, savannahs, rain forests and coastal areas, which are all part of Africa’s special appeal and inspiration. Bold colorful blooms, exotic plants and rare species native to the continent are world-renowned for their great beauty and horticultural diversity. Elam’s artwork brilliantly captures the theme of this year’s Mad Hatter’s Tea with its whimsical animals and vibrant flowers in this exquisite, commemorative silk scarf. The scarf can be purchased through the Women’s Council website at www.womenscouncildallasarboretum.org or on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Mad Hatter’s Tea at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. This is the event’s 33rd year benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and A Woman’s Garden. Carole Ann Brown, chair of the first Mad Hatter’s Tea in 1989 is honorary chair. Kay Weeks is president of the Women’s Council.
        

Barbara has a long history in Dallas and many local fans. She has shown her artworks in exhibits at the Bath House at White Rock Lake. She is a Professor Emeritus of Art at Rockford College and DePauw University. She received the honor of Bunting Institute Fellow of Radcliffe College at Harvard University in 1989 where she was an artist in residence. Her work has been included in over 250 national exhibits and international exhibits, as well. In addition, her pieces are in museum and university collections including The Fogg Museum of Harvard, Milwaukee Museum of Art, Indianapolis Museum of Art, and Art Institute of Chicago. Barbara Elam received her BFA from the University of Texas at Dallas and her MFA from East Texas State University, along with advanced studies in printmaking at the University of Dallas at Irving.  She continues her printmaking to this day.
        

“This year is unlike any other year for Mad Hatter’s Tea,” Jolie said, “and we’ve created a wonderfully unique experience for our guests which follows all of the CDC guidelines and has some new surprises.”
        

The fanciful fun begins at 1:00 p.m. with a champagne reception at Dallas Arboretum’s Scott K. Ginsburg Family Plaza. This is the best time to view the wild and wonderful over-the-top hats and outfits along with the very chic, sleek and sophisticated fashions. Celebrity judges will select winners in these categories: Out of Africa: Most “True to Theme;” Safari Riders: Best Group in Hats; African Floral Garden: Best Botanical Using Fresh Florals; Karen Blixen Style: Most Elegant & Romantic; Sundowner Chic: “Cocktail Hour in Africa,” Most Fascinating Fascinator; African Queen: Most “True to Africa;” Animal Instinct: Most Outlandish! Go Wild!  Guests have an opportunity to purchase Safari Surprise Boxes.
        

After the reception, the program begins and Hat Prizes will be awarded at A Tasteful Place Gardens, which includes a seated tea in the gardens and features a fashion promenade throughout the garden’s walkways presented by TOOTSIES. The event concludes at 4:00 p.m. which allows perfect timing to get together with friends amongst the glorious springtime azalea displays and flowers that grace the Dallas Arboretum.
        

Watch this utterly charming and entertaining short video announcing the theme and honorary chair written by Jolie, directed by Sharon and Maurice Ballew and produced by Maurice Ballew, MCB Videos. Here’s the link: https://awg-11-17.myportfolio.com/mad-hatters
        

Single tickets start at $350 with limited availability. Patron ticket for one is $500 and has special benefits. Underwriting and sponsorships available beginning at $2,000 table for 4 guests; $5,000 table up to 8 guests; $10,000 table up to 10 guests and $15,000 table up to 10 guests. Visit the website at www.womenscouncildallasarboretum.org for underwriting, sponsorships, ticket purchase and details.

 
 ABOUT THE WOMEN’S COUNCIL:  Since 1986 the major goal of the Women’s Council has been the design, construction, funding and endowment of A Woman’s Garden, the only public garden in the United States conceived by women, funded by the efforts of women and dedicated to the spirit of women. The support of over 500 members of the Women’s Council makes possible the continued expansion and development of A Woman’s Garden. The Women’s Council is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  www.WomensCouncilDallasArboretum.org

ABOUT A WOMAN’S GARDEN: A Woman’s Garden is the only garden in the nation conceived, constructed and maintained by the funding efforts of women. Ablaze with color in every season, A Woman’s Garden sits majestically as a living testament to the passion and vision of the Women’s Council founders and the boundless energy and devotion of its members whose commitment to creating a garden dedicated to the universal spirit of women across generations is realized in its inspired design. Our beautiful garden celebrates the power, creativity, resourcefulness, passion and unwavering commitment of the women who came before us and those entrusted with its care now, and into the future.

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Scott Beck, Alex Holmes, Co-Chairs

 Karen R. Hughes, President and CEO, Vogel Alcove, announces the 29th Annual Arts Performance Event will not be canceled in 2021! The event is co-chaired by Scott Beck, CEO of Beck Ventures, Inc. and Alex Holmes, Chairman & CEO of MoneyGram International. Get ready for this afternoon picnic with The Beach Boys as the headline entertainment. The event will also feature an in-home Virtual Experience of the performance for those who prefer to remain at home. Mark your calendars and get your sponsorships now for the Saturday, May 1st event, as seating is limited based on the City of Dallas capacity restrictions. The Arts Performance Event is the largest fundraising event of the year for Vogel Alcove, raising a significant portion of their annual funding. Following a year of event cancellations and unprecedented occurrences, this 2021 event will be unlike any other.
        
As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and have become an American icon to fans around the world. Since lead-singer Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit, “Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.”
        
“This event is is different from past Arts Performance Events. It will be a casual outdoor affair at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Annette Strauss Artist Square off of Flora Street. There is plenty of room for social distancing according to CDC regulations, but seating will be limited,” Karen said. Picnic meals and an open bar will be provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering for onsite guests only. All seating is on the grassy area in front of the stage. The grass will be marked off in squares and there will be a comfortable chair in each square. Social distancing will be strictly enforced, and masks are required as well as temperature checks at registration. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. with a reception and the concert begins at 6:00 p.m. The After Party is from 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
        
Can’t make the picnic in-person? Gather your family, friends, or colleagues and live-stream the entire performance in your own home. With the party-in-a-box and personal concert link, your virtual celebration is complete! The Beach Boys concert will be filmed live by a renowned professional production crew to bring the excitement to your living room. Let the sights and sounds of America’s Band take you back with this immersive experience in the safety of your home. This sponsorship package is $1,000 and includes a secure online link, and Party-Package Gift Basket. Attend the party remotely; invite friends and host a dinner, backyard BBQ, or luau.
          
Sponsorships and underwriting are available beginning at $1,500.  Attire is casual. Visit the website for tickets and updates: https://vogelalcove.org/artsevent or contact Greg Brinkley, gbrinkley@vogelalcove.org or call 214-368-8686.

        
All proceeds from the Annual Arts Performance Event benefit Vogel Alcove, an early childhood education and Parent Opportunity Center that is working to Rewire Brains, Repair Hearts, and Restore the Families of homeless children in Dallas. Vogel Alcove provides educational, developmental, and therapeutic services to children and families affected by homelessness. Using its “Two-Generational” approach to solving homelessness, services are provided to client families through the early childhood education program and parent opportunity department. All of these services are free, in a safe and nurturing school environment, in which the families can learn   and grow together.

 

About the Beach Boys:
        
The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers where also honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than five decades of touring under their belts, The Beach Boys have performed more concerts than any major rock band in history.

        

Sounds of Summer: The Very Best Of The Beach Boys, Capitol/EMI's 30-track collection of the band's biggest hits, has achieved triple-platinum success with sales of more than three million copies in the U.S. since its release.

The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love, who, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Scott Totten, Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher and Randy Leago continue the legacy of the iconic band. Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks will not be in attendance.

 

Vogel Alcove:

        
Vogel Alcove is a 501c3 nonprofit agency which provides therapeutic early childhood services, school-age programs and family support services for homeless children and their families. Since 1987, the agency has served more than 16,000 Dallas-area homeless children.  Approximately 3,000 children in Dallas go to sleep each night without a home of their own. We’re on a mission to help young children overcome the lasting and traumatic effects of homelessness. It is our vision that every child in our community has a home, a self-sufficient family and a foundation for success in school and life. Homeless children are the most invisible and neglected members of our community. But Vogel Alcove is devoted to helping these children cope with the physical, emotional and mental trauma they are experiencing so that they might succeed in life despite their circumstances. Visit VogelAlcove.org for more information.

 

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Janina Solomon, Elizabeth Minahan

The Auxiliary of Nexus Opts to Gather When Everyone Can Gather Safely as the Spring Luncheon is Cancelled Due to COVID-19

Look for more Auxiliary News this Spring as Nexus Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with the Nexus 50 for 50 Anniversary Campaign through 2021

          

Janina Solomon, President of the Auxiliary of Nexus and Elizabeth Minahan, Luncheon Chair, report that the luncheon slated for May 21, 2021 has been cancelled.
        
Heather Ormand, CEO, Nexus Recovery Center said, “Nexus was founded on the principle that women deserve a safe place to achieve sobriety and focus on their mental and physical health. We have been working to achieve that for 50 years. In order to keep our strongest supporters, community members and staff healthy, we support the Auxiliary’s decision to cancel the spring luncheon. Nexus has strategically made the decision to hold off on hosting in-person events until we can all safely gather without the threat of COVID. Until our clients can have their loved ones visit them on campus without fear of community spread, or 12-step meetings are happening in live meeting spaces throughout the metroplex, we just don’t feel right having in-person fundraising events.

        
“Everyone at Nexus Recovery Center offers our heartfelt and sincere thanks to Janina and Elizabeth, as well as all members of the Auxiliary of Nexus for their genuine and earnest assistance throughout 2020 and 2021. They have put lots of time, energy and enthusiasm towards hosting this luncheon. None of us imagined we would still be unable to shake hands, hug or gather around a table when the decision was made to postpone 2020’s event to 2021. However, like so many others, we are adjusting to the continued normalcy of mask wearing, social distancing and limiting where we gather in groups.”

        
The community is encouraged to celebrate the personal and family success stories that come to life every day, as Nexus continues to meet the need to serve women and mothers seeking sobriety and safety during the pandemic. Donations are needed now more than ever. Every dollar given goes towards the mission to serve as a link to sobriety, independence, and dignity for low-income women and their families affected by substance use disorder.  Nexus inspires hope, offers respect, and honors the unique differences of female suffering from substance use disorder. Everyone is invited to read the real-life stories and personal testimonies revealed on the website at www.nexusrecovery.org and to support Nexus’ 50th Anniversary all year long.
        
The Nexus 50 for 50 Anniversary Campaign, chaired by Jan Madigan, Nexus Board Member, and Carolyn Waghorne, longtime supporter, comes at a time when recovery efforts and treatment services are especially critical. The campaign focuses on raising funds for three different essential pillars of Nexus Recovery Center’s services: community, dignity and security. Funds designated for “community” will focus on Nexus Recovery Center’s campus environment, the nonprofit staff and frontline workers and the recovery community. Funds designated for “dignity” will be dedicated to the basic needs of Nexus Recovery Center’s clients, such as clothing and essential items. Lastly, funds donated towards “security” will go towards the safety of the Nexus Recovery Center campus and staff. The campaign aims to raise at least 50 gifts of $50K each. Find out how to help at nexus50for50.org

       
Be on the lookout for lots of fun and safe engagement opportunities from Nexus and the Auxiliary this spring, especially celebrating Mother’s Day and the inspiring journeys of Nexus client mothers. Membership in the Auxiliary is open to the public. Visit the Auxiliary’s website page https://nexusrecovery.org/about-auxiliary/ for more information.
        
For more information about Nexus Recovery Center and its services, visit www.nexusrecovery.org. Follow Nexus on Facebook @NexusRecoveryCenter and the Auxiliary @auxiliaryofnexus.

About the Auxiliary: Membership in the Auxiliary is open to the public. Everyone is invited to join in its mission to support and promote the interests of Nexus Recovery Center, Inc. This mission is accomplished by building a strong and active membership, stimulating public awareness and helping in the financial support of Nexus’ services and projects. 

Mission Statement: The mission of Nexus Recovery Center is to serve as a link to sobriety, independence, and dignity for low-income women and their families affected by addiction. We inspire hope, offer respect, and honor the unique differences of female addicts. 

Based in Dallas, Texas, Nexus Recovery Center is a 501(c)(3) that offers specialized substance use disorder treatment services for adult women as well as therapeutic treatment and care for their accompanying children in order to break the cycle of addiction. Nexus has been accredited by the Joint Commission since 2006 and is the only treatment center in North Texas that accepts women in the late stages of pregnancy and allows children to accompany their mothers into treatment. For more information, call (214) 321-0156 or visit www.nexusrecovery.org 

In fiscal year 2019, Nexus served 1,900 women and adolescent girls and 364 children, including 71 Nexus-born babies

Nexus served over 900 women in residential treatment throughout the COVID-19 pandemic from March through August 2020. Nearly 1 in 4 clients served through residential treatment were experiencing homelessness when admitted. These women were kept safe healthy while receiving life-saving treatment at Nexus.

In March 2018, Forbes reported that drug overdoses are the leading cause of death from injury in the United States and that women are more susceptible to become addicted to drugs as a result of gender-specific issues. The Hartford Courant reported that women face a higher risk for an opioid addiction and women have significant barriers to receiving treatment. Because addiction takes hold of women faster and results in increased negative physical effects, women generally come to treatment for addiction in worse shape than men.  

Drug overdose deaths have outpaced motor vehicle accidents and gun homicides combined, killing Americans at a faster pace than the HIV epidemic did at its peak. The US consumes more opioid pain medication than any other country on Earth, and drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death in Americans under 50. These statistics have spurred multiple governmental entities to name this the defining epidemic of our generation.

Nexus provides quality, gender-specific treatment. We meet the unique needs of women by providing access to psychiatric services, counseling for trauma induced by physical, mental, and sexual abuse, prenatal and postpartum programs and childcare regardless of ability to pay. When compared with mixed gender treatment, women-only treatment increased the odds of successful outcomes by 44%. Studies show that having at least one parent in recovery, helps minimize negative health outcomes in children. 

History: Established in 1971 by women in recovery themselves, Nexus is thrilled to be celebrating its 50th year. In 1990 the facility relocated to a 12-acre campus in east Dallas to provide a wider array of services. The new space enabled Nexus to become a leader in treatment for women by allowing children to accompany their mothers into treatment. In 1991, Nexus expanded the adult women program to 40 beds. In 1993 because no treatment providers would accept pregnant or newly parenting teens Nexus began filling this service gap. In 1999, the Child Development Center was built to meet the needs of accompanying children.

 

Joint Commission accredited since 2006, a rare accomplishment in the non-profit sector due to the high standards required to earn and maintain. Nexus is committed to providing top-notch care for low-income women and their children.

 *Photo of Janina and Elizabeth courtesy Jan Osborne. Other photos courtesy Nexus Recovery Center.

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Featured photo: Front Row: John Pickett, Senior Vice-President, CAPTRUST, event sponsor; Regina Bruce, a member of the Dallas Magnolias Founding Board of Directors, Holiday Drive chair. Second Row: Cindy Lou Who/Toys and Gifts vignette, Pamela Jackson; Cindy Lou Who/Bye-Bye Bags vignette, Rylie Riski; Mrs. Santa Claus/Three-Foot tall stockings/candy vignette, Veronica Garcia; Karen Hughes, President and CEO, Vogel Alcove. Back Row: Cindy Lou Who/Gifts and More for Moms vignette, Samantha Masucci; Anneke Adams, Grinch, Paul Maldonado; Dr. Carla Russo, Cindi Tessoneer, Tricia Sims, Tammany Stern.

Dallas Magnolias Presented Over 800 Bye-Bye Bags and Stockings filled with Christmas Goodies and Toys benefiting the Children of Vogel Alcove

The Holiday Drive was sponsored by CAPTRUST with Robert Griffin III “RG3” as Honorary Chair and included $30,000 in checks presented to Vogel Alcove

The Dallas Magnolias presented over 800 Bye-Bye-Bags, along with 80 three-foot tall Christmas stockings filled with goodies and toys to the children of Vogel Alcove, plus 72 stockings for their parents at a special event created just for them. The surprises also included checks totaling $30,000 presented to Karen Hughes, President and CEO, Vogel Alcove.
        
Regina Bruce, a member of the Founding Board of Directors of the Dallas Magnolias and chair of this event, brought family and friends together, along with members of the Dallas Magnolias to brighten the season with a wonderful Christmas event with  Robert Griffin III “RG3” as the honorary chair of the Holiday Drive presented by independent registered investment advisor CAPTRUST.
        
Every inch of the gymnasium at Vogel Alcove was filled with gifts, totaling over $25,000, and lavishly decorated with vignettes representing different scenes in conjunction with the theme "In A World Full of Grinches Be A Cindy Lou Who,” designed by Kimberly Elliott, OutHerMind Marketing & Event Services. Actors who donated their time were (in order of appearance): Mount Crumpit, Home of Grinch vignette, Paul Maldonado; Cindy Lou Who/Bye-Bye Bags vignette, Rylie Riski; Cindy Lou Who/Toys and Gifts vignette, Pamela Jackson; Cindy Lou Who/Gifts and More for Moms vignette, Samantha Masucci; Mrs. Santa Claus/Three-Foot tall stockings/candy vignette, Veronica Garcia.
        

Jeff Crilley, Real News Public Relations, served as emcee and welcomed guests, thanking sponsors. Kimberly narrated a story taking the crowd through each vignette with its own Cindy Lou Who actor, singing, dancing and making merry at each turn and one including Mrs. Claus.    

        
Dr. Carla Russo, a founding board member of Dallas Magnolias, set the scene for the check presentations saying that it was with the Magnolias determination and commitment to the cause that made the event so successful. She welcomed Regina who said, “Dallas Magnolias is thrilled to have this opportunity to join together with presenting sponsor CAPTRUST and RG3 as honorary chair to create a magical and joyous occasion for the homeless infants, toddlers and pre-school children served at Vogel Alcove.”
        
She brought Jacqueline Griffin, President, Robert Griffin III “RG3” Foundation, to the stage, who said that it is the mission of the foundation to give back to those in need and that children are our future, as she presented a check for $5,000 to Karen. She also presented a check from the NFL Foundation for $5,000 in matching funds, for a total of $10,000.
        
John Pickett, Senior Vice-President, CAPTRUST, sponsor of this event, representing the CAPTRUST Community Foundation said, “We selected Vogel Alcove this year because of the important work the organization is doing to help young children overcome the lasting and traumatic effects of homelessness. The COVID-19 pandemic has added additional stress to these underserved and impoverished children, and we hope that the CAPTRUST Community Foundation donation will assist in providing them with some much-needed relief and comfort this holiday season.” He was joined on stage by members of CAPTRUST Esther Doucet, David Mize and Travis Whitten, as he presented a check for $10,000.
        
Tammany Stern, a Dallas Magnolias founding board member, thanked the men behind the scenes, now dubbed the #MagMen, in support of their wives in the group. Dr. Carla brought Regina back on stage, who called Karen back up for a surprise. Unbeknownst to her, in addition to all of the toys, coats, clothes, Bye-Bye bags and more that the group had gathered together with the help of sponsors and the community, they presented Karen with a check for $10,000. Obviously moved, Karen said humbly and with emotion, a heartfelt, “I can’t thank you enough.”
        
Later that afternoon, Vogel Alcove teachers and counselors brought children in to meet Grinch, Mrs. Claus, the Cindy Lou Who actors and the Dallas Magnolias, posed for photos, and were given gifts. Joyful smiles and the spirit of the season filled everyone’s hearts.
        
The next day, the Dallas Magnolias delivered lunches donated by Sky Creek Kitchen+Bar for all of the Vogel Alcove teachers, staff and counselors along with gift certificates to Starbucks, scarves, gloves and hats, as well as 3,000+ school supplies, and fulfilled the wish list of educational toys for every classroom.
        
Also representing the Dallas Magnolias at the Holiday Drive event were Anneke Adams, Kimberly Elliott, Kunthear Mam-Douglas, Joella Phillip, Tricia Sims, Cindi Tesseneer and Elizabeth Theis.  
        
Other sponsors included ACPR - Adams Communications Public Relations/Sharon Adams, Homa Ahmed, BDO/Joe Russo and Dr. Carla Russo, Chef Eshfaq Enam Chowdhury/Sky Creek Kitchen+Bar at Delta Hotel, Southlake, Chef’s Produce, Dana Driensky Photography, Danny Campbell Photography, Ellis Modular/Fozi E. Bayoud, Kristi Eakin Design, Neuberger Berman/Langston and Elizabeth Theis, John Pickett and Regina Bruce, Real News Public Relations/Jeff Crilley, Tricia Sims, Susan Posnick Cosmetics, Sysco, Walgreens/Nancy Gambino and W456 Restaurant.
        
Learn more about the Dallas Magnolias by visiting the website at www.Magnolias.org, CAPTRUST at captrust.com, CAPTRUST Community Foundation at www.captrustcommunityfoundation.org, Robert Griffin III “RG3” Foundation at https://www.rg3foundation.org/, the NFL Foundation at https://www.nflfoundation.org/ and Vogel Alcove at www.VogelAlcove.org   

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About Dallas Magnolias: Mission Statement:  To provide an active way of helping disadvantaged and underserved youth, the military, veterans, and first responders and their families, victims of domestic violence, and women currently being treated for breast cancer and/or heart disease in Dallas, Waco, and surrounding areas in Texas.   www.Magnolias.org 

About Robert Griffin III Foundation: Mission: The Robert Griffin III Foundation is a nonprofit foundation that strives to discover, design, and support programs that benefit struggling military families, underprivileged youth, victims of domestic violence, and champions of tackling social injustices around the world.
Vision: To be the beacon of hope for families who are struggling, whether it be from the aftermath of domestic abuse, sacrifices they made for our country through their time in the military, or circumstances that were out of their control.

https://www.rg3foundation.org/

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. www.captrustcommunityfoundation.org

About the NFL Foundation:   The National Football League Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those touched by the game of football. The NFL Foundation - in conjunction with the 32 NFL Clubs - supports the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support our game. https://www.nflfoundation.org/

About Vogel Alcove:
Vogel Alcove is a 501c3 nonprofit agency which provides therapeutic early childhood services, school-age programs and family support services for homeless children and their families. Since 1987, the agency has served more than 16,000 Dallas-area homeless children. www.VogelAlcove.org                
                                                               

Photos by Danny Campbell and Dana Driensky