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to speak, Hersey says, a frustrating development. But Jenny loves dining out, so Hersey forces Jenny to order the food she wants when they go to a restaurant. Jenny, who really wants to eat, reluctantly communicates.

It’s this sort of anecdote that offers insight into Hersey’s tough, pragmatic style of supportiveness and kindness.

She is straightforward about the DME’s needs: “We need more space, at least 5,000 square feet. Right now we are renting a storage unit across the street. If we had more space we could help more people,” she says. “We need more volunteers — people who like to fix things, who are good with their hands, they can help in the warehouse, and people who can clean the equipment.”

They need a new vehicle, too. Waldorf’s van is in the shop. Repairs will take a day or two. Until it’s done, they cannot deliver or set up equipment.

They need hospital mattresses, wheelchairs and other medical equipment. And money, she says. They really need money.

DME Exchange makes a positive environmental impact, too, she points out.

“Recycling equipment reduces waste from discarded items that would go into landfills, and it saves resources used to manufacture new equipment.”

DME Exchange has been recognized by WFAA TV station’s Project Green, which fi- nancially rewards environmentally responsible nonprofits.

“We are small, but we are doing big work,” Hersey says, noting that they have served 1,247 individuals and provided 1,868 pieces of durable medical equipment to patients since opening three years ago.

“The hospital and social workers and the people we help are so grateful for what we do for them,” Hersey says.

Before rushing off to a DME Exchange fundraising event, she shares a letter from a recent customer:

“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” it reads. “The donation of medical equipment to me has made my life and my transition from the hospital an amazing journey. I did not know how I could manage – but y’all made it possible. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!”

HOW TO HELP:

Donate tax-deductible, durable medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bedside equipment and crutches Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. to 12015 Shiloh, Suite 130 (near Northwest Highway). For pickups of larger items such as mattresses or scooters, schedule pickup by calling 214.997.3639.

Donate cash through dfwdmeexchange.org or mail a check to DME Exchange of Dallas at P.O. Box 25575, Dallas, TX, 75225-5575.

Volunteer. Schedule volunteer training by calling 214.997.3639.

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Nonprofits

HIGHLANDER SCHOOL to advertise call 214.560.4203 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Spanish House

II Corinthians 5:17

Open House

Jan. 14th

The Vickery Meadow Learning Center seeks volunteers to teach English as a second language. No teaching experience or foreign language knowledge is necessary. All classes are co-taught, and curriculum and training are provided. Volunteers teach one two-hour class per week, and morning, afternoon and evening sessions are available. Contact Liz Harling at lharling@vmlc.org or 214.265.5057, ext. 102, to sign up for an orientation session.

9120 Plano Rd. Dallas / 214.348.3220 / www.highlanderschool.com Founded in 1966, Highlander offers an enriched curriculum in a positive, Christian-based environment. By limiting class size, teachers are able to build a strong educational foundation to ensure confidence in academics, athletics, and the creative and performing arts. Highlander offers a “classic” education which cannot be equaled. Monthly tours offered; call for a reservation.

KESSLER SCHOOL

Four East Dallas Locations / 214.826.4410 / DallasSpanishHouse.com Spanish Immersion Program in East Dallas! Nursery, Preschool, Elementary and Adult Programs available. Our new K-5 Dual-Language Elementary School will be opening in August 2016 at 7159 E. Grand Avenue. Please visit our website (DallasSpanishHouse.com) or call 214.826.4410 for a tour.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

People

Zion Lutheran School provides a quality

Christ-centered education.

6121 E. Lovers Ln. (@ Skillman) Dallas, TX 75214

214-363-1630/ ziondallas.org

Spanish Immersion School

Lake Highlands High School graduate Reece Morrison will play football for the University of Oklahoma next season. Reece was officially to walk on as a punter, and he will begin classes and workouts with the team this month. Reece, who was a punter for the Wildcats, delayed college after he was not recruited by a Division I team his senior year. He’s spent the past six months attending football camps, including Chris Sailer’s national camp in Los Angeles, where he gained the attention of recruiters from OU and other universities.

Spanish House Elementary School

7159 E. Grand Ave.

A Dual-Language K - 5 Elementary School

Opening in August 2016.

Allison Venuto of Lake Highlands is celebrating the five-year anniversary of Ducks in a Row Personal Organizing. She has worked with hundreds of clients and spoken to thousands about how organizing can save time and money.

Call now for enrollment information!

Education

Nursery, Preschool & Adult programs are also offered at our at our 3 other East Dallas locations.

DallasSpanishHouse.com

214.826.4410

Thirty-three Lake Highlands High School students have excelled in the National Math and Science Initiative’s Advanced Placement program. The program launched in 2007 to transform math and science education; the Texas Instruments Foundation provided a $1.4-million grant to the Richardson school district to expand the AP program throughout the district. The students attend intensive study programs and receive $100 for each AP test they pass. In addition to the cash awards, students who pass AP exams save money by earning college credit and are more likely to complete their college education.

69% of our readers say they want to know more about private schools. advertise call 214.560.4203

Blackland Prairie Conservatory & Atelier, a new elementary school, is set to open in time for the 2016-17 academic year at 9949 McCree in Lake Highlands. The institution initially will serve kindergarteners ages 4-61/2 -years old, and founders aim to add a grade each year. Enrollment is expected to begin next month. More information is available at bpca.info@gmail.com or on the school’s Facebook page.

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848 Harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / stjohnsschool.org

214-328-9131 x103 stjohnsschool.org

SJES admits qualified students of any race, color, religion, gender, and national or ethnic origin.

OPEN HOUSE

JANUARY 31

Pre K – 6th Grade / 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas TX 75208 / 214-942-2220 / www. thekesserschool.com The Kessler School offers an innovative academic environment that gives students a solid foundation, confidence, and a love of learning. Located just minutes from downtown Dallas; The Kessler School’s mission is to “educate the whole child,” and provides an individualized approach to teaching – meeting the student where their needs are. Students are educated socially through community time, physically through daily PE, academically through a wellrounded curriculum, and spiritually through a fostering of awareness and individual growth.

LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Leading to Success. 2720 Hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931 / lakehillprep.org

• Classic education

• Dedicated to the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development of children

• 3 years through 6th grade

• Half-day and full-day Kindergarten options

Highlander School

9120 Plano Road, Dallas, TX 75238 214-348-3220

Kindergarten through Grade 12 - Lakehill Preparatory School takes the word preparatory in its name very seriously. Throughout a student’s academic career, Lakehill builds an educational program that achieves its goal of enabling graduates to attend the finest, most rigorous universities of choice. Lakehill combines a robust, college-preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community involvement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

www.highlanderschool.com

Since 1966 The Tradition Continues…

SOLAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

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Founded in 1953, St. John’s is an independent, co-educational day school for Pre-K through Grade 8. With a tradition for academic excellence, St. John’s programs include a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment along with instruction in the visual and performing arts, Spanish, German, French, and opportunities for athletics and community service.St. John’s goal for its students is to develop a love for learning, service to others, and leadership grounded in love, humility, and wisdom. Accredited by ISAS, SAES, and the Texas Education Agency.

WHITE ROCK NORTH SCHOOL

9727 White Rock Trail Dallas / 214.348.7410 / WhiteRockNorthSchool.com

Join us January 22, 9:30-11:30

Prospective Family Open House

Meet our Principal and learn about our circular curriculum & how we tether our Outdoor Learning Center to the classroom!

6 Weeks through 6th Grade. Our accelerated curriculum provides opportunity for intellectual and physical development in a loving and nurturing environment. Character-building and civic responsibility are stressed. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, skating rink, updated playground, and state-of-the-art technology lab. Kids Club on the Corner provides meaningful after-school experiences. Summer Camp offers field trips, swimming, and a balance of indoor and outdoor activities designed around fun-filled themes. Accredited by SACS. Call for a tour of the campus.

Schedule a Tour: 214-348-7410

ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL

WhiteRockNorthSchool.com

Single-Gender Education

Young girls become trailblazers and leaders in the classroom and beyond.

Inquiry-Based Learning

Girls actively explore real-world problems and challenges.

Social Emotional Learning

Focus on strength of character, emotional health, and empowerment of young girls.

For more information, visit www.dallasisd.org/SolarPrep

2617 N. Henderson Ave. / 972.925.3306/ dallasisd.org/solarprep An exciting new Choice School in Dallas ISD. Accepting student applications Jan. 6-29 for kindergarten, first and second grade in the 2016-2017 school year. The mission at Solar Prep is to prepare girls to become trailblazers in STEAM-related fields and equip them with a depth of knowledge, capacity for leadership, strength of character, and love of self. Solar Prep offers blended learning, project-based learning, tech literacy and coding, engineering, robotics, integrated art, and drama. Enrollment is open to all girls living within the Dallas ISD boundaries, there are no academic entry requirements, and transportation will be provided. Visit www.dallasisd.org/solarprep for more information and to submit an application. Call to advertise call 214.560.4203

> Technology Enhanced Classrooms > Low Teacher-Student Ratio > Spanish & PE Classes Daily > Cross-Curricular, Thematic Curriculum > Art, Music, Library Time

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Single-Gender

Social Emotional Learning

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the NEW has come!”

II Corinthians 5:17

Anglican

ALL SAINTS EAST DALLAS / allsaintseastdallas.org

Sunday worship service at 5:00 pm

Meeting at Central Lutheran Church / 1000 Easton Road

Baptist

LAKESIDE BAPTIST / 9150 Garland Rd / 214.324.1425

Sunday School 9:15am & Worship 10:30am

Pastor Jeff Donnell / www.lbcdallas.com

PARK CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH / 3933 Northwest Pky / pcbc.org

Worship & Bible Study 9:15 & 10:45 Traditional, Contemporary, Spanish Speaking / 214.860.1500

WILSHIRE BAPTIST / 4316 Abrams / 214.452.3100

Pastor George A. Mason Ph.D. / Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am

Bible Study 9:40 am / www.wilshirebc.org

Bible Churches

NORTH HIGHLANDS BIBLE CHURCH / www.nhbc.net / 9626 Church Rd.

Sunday: LifeQuest (all ages) 9:00 am / Worship 10:30 am

Student Ministry: Wednesday & Sunday 7:00 pm / 214.348.9697

Disciples Of Christ

EAST DALLAS CHRISTIAN CHURCH / 629 N. Peak Street / 214.824.8185

Sunday School 9:30 am / Worship 8:30 am - Chapel 10:50 am - Sanctuary / Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes / edcc.org

Lutheran

CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA / 1000 Easton Road

Sunday School for all ages 9:00 am / Worship Service 10:30 am

Pastor Rich Pounds / CentralLutheran.org / 214.327.2222

FIRST UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH / 6202 E Mockingbird Ln.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am / Call for class schedule. 214.821.5929 / www.dallaslutheran.org

Methodist

LAKE HIGHLANDS UMC / 9015 Plano Rd. / 214.348.6600 / lhumc.com

Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School / 10:30 am Coffee

Worship: 8:30 am & 10:50 am Traditional / 10:50 am Contemporary

Presbyterian

LAKE HIGHLANDS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / 214.348.2133

8525 Audelia Road at NW Hwy. / www.lhpres.org

9:00 am Contemporary, 9:55 am Christian Ed., 11:00 am Traditional

NORTHRIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / 6920 Bob-O-Link Dr. 214.827.5521 / www.northridgepc.org / Welcomes you to Worship

8:30 & 11:00 am / Church School 9:35 am / Childcare provided.

Unity

UNITY OF DALLAS / A Positive Path for Spiritual Living

6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 / 972.233.7106 / UnityDallas.org

Sundays: 9:00 am Early Service, 11:00 am Celebration Service