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Wishing the best of the season to all and thank you for a great year! The Eleazers
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Saluting Those Who Serve
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ore than at any other time of year, the holidays are when we offer thanks for the blessings of life. This year
has been an exceptional one for the Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty family. We have been privileged to participate in unprecedented expansion in our area—not just as real estate professionals but as neighbors and friends grateful for the many opportunities to serve in the communities where we live, work and play.
We’ll introduce you to the elementary age, Wee Volunteers who collect food for children in crisis and spend Saturday’s covering up graffiti on playgrounds. Then you’ll meet an inspiring mom who’s made her way from
The holiday season is when we count our blessings and thank those who’ve contributed so much to our community.”
middle school pregnancy to working on her nursing degree at UTD—thanks to the YMCA’s outstanding Nurse/Family Partnership program. And because serving can be as easy as driving a car, we’re pleased to highlight the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery volunteers who transport patients to and from doctor appointments and chemotherapy treatments. The holiday season is when we count our blessings and thank those who’ve contributed so much to our community. I hope you will
In this issue of PaperCity, we are pleased to shine the light on many of the servant leaders making our community better and stronger. And we do this not just to thank them but to inspire others to roll up their sleeves and help
embrace the spirit of the season and carry that faith, hope and joy throughout the New Year. Thank you for allowing us to remain a part of your lives. We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday.
in some way. You will hear from many of our agents and their families who are passing on the tradition of fundraising, volunteering and helping to set the servant leader example. And you’ll have the opportunity to meet many of the “angels” who quietly go about caring for neighbors in need and making our community a better place to live.
MAIN OFFICE
5600 W. Lovers Lane, Ste. 224 Dallas, Texas 75209
UPTOWN
2500 Cedar Springs Dallas, Texas 75201
LAKEWOOD 6301 Gaston Ave., Plaza 170 Dallas, Texas 75214
Robbie Briggs President and CEO Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty rb@briggsfreeman.com
RANCH AND LAND DIVISION 2913 Fairmount, Ste. 200 Dallas, Texas 75201
BALLPARK
1000 Ballpark Way, Ste. 306 Arlington, Texas 76011
SOUTHLAKE
112 State Street, Ste. 200 Southlake, Texas 76092 SOUTHLAKE
112 State Street, Ste. 200 Southlake, Texas 76092
BALLPARK
1000 Ballpark Way, Ste. 306 Arlington, Texas 76011
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5600 W. Lovers Lane, Ste. 224 Dallas, Texas 75209
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CARRY THE LOAD
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ach year our family participates in the Carry the Load Memorial Day walk. This patriotic event helps us remember the military, law enforcement, fire fighters and rescue personnel who sacrifice for us daily. carrytheload.org
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BRAVELOVE raveLove is a pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision. Our family believes that birth moms are heroes, and adoption can be a beautiful thing! bravelove.org
AMY BURGHER c 214.384.6953 aburgher@briggsfreeman.com
JOAN ELEAZER c 214.537.5923 jeleazer@briggsfreeman.com eleazergroup.com
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was honored to be the 2014 event chair for the second annual Women’s Forum of Nexus Recovery Center. My team and I are committed to raising awareness about teens who suffer addiction and trauma — and how this affects our city, community and families. nexusrecovery.org
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amp Sweeney is designed specifically for kids with diabetes. It is a welcoming camp where kids have fun, make friends, experience outdoor life and learn about diabetes. To support Camp Sweeney, a fundraising event will be held February 11, 2015. For details, please visit campsweeney.org.
HOLLY BOCK DEASON c 214.930.3000 hbockdeason@briggsfreeman.com hbdeason.com BECKY FREY c 214.536.4727 bfrey@briggsfreeman.com beckyfrey.com
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CARRY THE LOAD
alker Stovall’s father died a decade ago. After driving 10,000 miles delivering supplies to American troops in Iraq, the truck the Army National Guardsman drove hit a roadside bomb. Walter wears his dad’s hat and dog tag and was thrilled last year when Carry The Load marchers asked him to be the flag bearer as they passed through Memphis, TN. While marching, he met Stephen Holley, a former Navy Seal,
SNOWBALL EXPRESS
Marches for the Fallen who co-founded Carry The Load with fellow former Seal Clint Bruce. “That relationship (with Holley) has been really cool,” said Mom, Natalie Stovall Frady. To increase awareness and raise more than $2 million over the past four years to honor fallen soldiers, policemen, firemen and other first responders, Carry The Load walks each spring 1,600 miles from the cemetery at West Point, NY, to Dallas, arriving on Memorial Day. “It is really an uplifting way to recognize the holiday,” Ms. Frady said. “You feel you are doing something.”
Healing Families of the Fallen
WOUNDED WARRIORS
Service and Sacrifice
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THEY’RE LIVING, BREATHING ANGELS, NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS WHO ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES AND LEND A HAND TO THOSE IN NEED—WORKING TIRELESSLY WITHOUT ACCOLADES OR Advocates for Community Transformation
Big Life Foundation
Acting on Faith hile mentoring a child through a West Dallas ministry, Reid Porter had a transformative experience that lead to a keen understanding of how run-down and abandoned properties affect a
ACT IS FOCUSED ON INSPIRING INNER-CITY RESIDENTS, THROUGH LEGAL ADVOCACY, TO SEEK RESOLUTION FOR CRIME-RIDDEN PROPERTIES.” community. The recent law school graduate soon left private practice
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to create Advocates for Community Transformation (ACT). His five-yearold, faith-based organization helps empower local residents to become dedicated advocates for their own neighborhoods. ACT is focused on inspiring innercity residents, through legal advocacy, to seek resolution for crime-ridden properties. “Drug houses adversely affect the quality of life for people living around them and are the root cause of criminal activity in the neighborhoods,” says Porter. “These houses harbor individuals who use the property for criminal activity of all kinds. Neighbors are left feeling like prisoners in their own homes.” The results are inspirational – children are able to walk safely to school, property values for residents and businesses are increasing and there’s less demand for law enforcement and emergency medical services.
actdallas.org
Protecting All of God’s Creatures
hen Tom Hill’s parents gifted him a trip to Africa in 1972, little did they know he’d discover a passion that would guide his entire adult life. Hill, a native of Dallas who spends nine months of the year in Kenya, is at the center of the Big Life Foundation, a wildlife and wilderness conservation group known for its innovative approach to saving the animals and the culture along the Tanzania/
Kenya border. “If you are going to save the African wildlife and wilderness, you have to work within the culture and traditions to be successful,” said Hill. To battle elephant poachers, the group uses tracker dogs to trail illegal hunters through the country’s rough terrain. The dogs work with Big Life rangers to locate teams of poachers – many of whom are afraid of the “supernatural” tracking powers of these dogs. The group also has pioneered a program that compensates Maasai tribesmen when their livestock is
IF YOU ARE GOING TO SAVE THE AFRICAN WILDLIFE AND WILDERNESS, YOU HAVE TO WORK WITHIN THE CULTURE AND TRADITIONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL.” killed by predatory animals. The compensation program has ended a major threat to Kenya’s lion population. biglife.org
Parkinson Voice Project
Living Out Loud n 2006, Monty Huffington was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative neurological disease that affects movement. One of the primary symptoms of the disease is the softened and eventual loss of one’s voice. “Right away I started therapy at UT Southwestern and saw a lot of success, but my voice was getting weaker and weaker,” Huffington said. A doctor suggested he start therapy at the Parkinson Voice Project,
the only nonprofit of its kind. The program pairs speech-language pathologists with patients to master “speaking with intent.” The program changed Huffington’s life. “Before Parkinson’s I was a soft-spoken guy, but after going through the SPEAK OUT! program,
THE SPEAK OUT! PROGRAM, P E O P L E TO L D M E I H A D A S T R O N G E R VO I C E T H A N B E F O R E M Y D I AG N O S I S .” people told me I had a stronger voice than before my diagnosis,” he said. Huffington’s passion for this program is even stronger than his voice. He helped found The
LOUD Crowd, a Parkinson’s support group. “A big part of this disease is that there will come a point when you can’t speak anymore, but with this program people have a voice until the end,” he said.
parkinsonvoiceproject.org
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hrough lifesaving vaccines, emergency relief, educational opportunities and more, UNICEF helps children in need all over the world—91% of every dollar spent goes directly to assist children. I know my support truly makes a difference.
unicefusa.org
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rom its beginning as a basketball tournament to its impact on funding youth mission trips, Swishin’ for Mission has been a wonderful way to share with our kids and open their hearts for others in need. hpumc.org
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
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wenty-three years ago the love of my life was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. My dream…a world free of MS! Join the movement at mstexas.org.
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SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE
hen my daughter Libby was in middle school, she suggested we adopt angels from NorthPark Center ’s Angel Tree. Libby ’s now in college, but we still adopt six angels every year. I hope it becomes your family tradition too. salvationarmydfw.org
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GAYLE JOHANSEN c 214.662.5455 gjohansen@briggsfreeman.com
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y entire family is proud to support VMLC with its multiple campuses dedicated to improving English literacy among non-English speaking adults and their children through its programs in communication and life skills. vmlc.org
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y family is proud to support Equest’s Hooves for Heroes Program. The group provides hope and healing through therapeutic riding services, free of charge, to our welldeserving veterans . equest.org PENNY TOWER COOK c 214.384.2847 ptcook@briggsfreeman.com pennytowercook.com
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y family and I are longtime volunteers at Crossroads Community Services—the largest provider of food for those in need in the North Texas. Last year CCS distributed more than 3 million pounds of food throughout Greater Dallas. ccsdallas.org
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t is a privilege for me to serve on the Board of the Women of Saint Michael. Through the Women’s Exchange and other fundraisers, we granted $500,000 in 2014 to charities serving Dallas County. Helping those in need is the greatest gift.
saintmichael.org
JAN BALDWIN c 214.244.3408 jbaldwin@briggsfreeman.com
MICHAEL CAMPBELL c 214.676.0399 mcampbell@briggsfreeman.com michaelcampbellgroup.com
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MOTHERS may come in
ALL SHAPES AND SIZES but their
LOVING HEARTS and COMMITMENT to CARING knows NO BOUNDS. BraveLove
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Rae’s Hope
THE GIFT OF ADOPTION
any women faced with an unplanned pregnancy feel hopeless – as if they have no options. “While working at Thrive Pregnancy Resource Center, I noticed many women weren’t considering adoption,” said Ellen Porter, founder of BraveLove, a hub for adoption stories and education that works to remove
the stigma of adoption. For Porter, adoption isn’t just a job; it’s quite literally her way
LIFE LESSONS FOR GIRLS
of life. With two biological and two internationally adopted children, Porter knows “the beauty adoption brings.” “At BraveLove we champion mothers who have made this tough choice and show the world, through people’s stories, that adoption is a beautiful, brave and loving choice,” said Porter. If nothing more, BraveLove is an opportunity for the birth mothers, who often feel unheard, to have a voice, said Porter. “My heart goes out to the mothers who carried my babies. I know I may never meet them, but I want them to know their children are beloved.” bravelove.org
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ighteen-year-old Angelica Rodriguez was not supposed have this life. Pregnant at 13 with little support and even fewer opportunities, Angelica joined the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ Nurse-Family Partnership – a program that pairs a licensed nurse with a teen mom for 60 home visits over two years. “Holly taught me everything – like what was happening with my body, that I should read to my son every day to help him build his vocabulary and
how to keep control of tense situations with my family,” said Rodriguez, who fast-tracked high school and graduated with her Associates in Science. Now she is pursuing a nursing degree at the University of Texas at Arlington. Rodriguez’s son, Sebastian, is also a star student – already reading in both English and Spanish at only 5 years old. According to Jennifer Ware, CEO of the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas, currently 286,000 women and girls live in poverty in Dallas County, and
that number is expected to increase by another 100,000 by 2020. Programs such as these address poverty where it starts – in the family. ywcadallas.org
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s a young girl, Angela Fields lacked exposure to positive opportunities – something she’s devoted her life to changing on behalf of all underprivileged girls. Fields is the founder and executive director of Rae’s Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides life skills, fitness and education to underprivileged girls across Dallas. In 2008, just as Fields was starting to build the foundation for Rae’s Hope, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “It was hard for me, but the girls inspired me and kept me going,” said Fields. For years as a volleyball coach and teacher, Fields saw that it was easier to teach life lessons on the court. Along with coaching volleyball, Rae’s Hope teaches nutrition, healthy living, conflict resolution, etiquette and financial literacy at four locations across Dallas. Fields said these girls are like her own daughters. “My husband and I never had children, so we see these girls as God’s gift to us and we love each one of them.” raeshope.org
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BETSY STERN
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arry the Load is dedicated to supporting first responders: military, police, firefighters and emergency response. We are determined to never forget those on the front lines who provide for our security and defense. carrytheload.org
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WESLEY-RANKIN COMMUNITY CENTER
esley-Rankin provides educational enrichment, academic support, and caring relationships in West Dallas. Our goal is measurable and transformational impact through afterschool and summer camp for children and youth, along with daily adult and senior citizen programs . wesleyrankin.org LUCY JOHNSON c 214.616.1288 ljohnson@briggsfreeman.com lucyjohnsonrealestate.com
COUNCIL FOR LIFE
PRESTONWOOD PREGNANCY CENTER
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ouncil for Life plays an integral role in educating our community about issues concerning life. The Pogoloff family is proud to support them in supporting life. councilforlife.org
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hat a privilege it is to support this amazing ministry protecting those most vulnerable—the unborn. The center provides resources to women and families within our community in order to help them raise a child. prestonwoodpregnancy.org
VICKI FOSTER c 214.642.8966 vfoster@briggsfreeman.com SETH POGOLOFF c 214.597.8582 spogoloff@briggsfreeman.com
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Thank you to all of my special friends and clients for another fabulous year. May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter and love!
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Throughout our area, the youngest in need are met with open hearts and helping hands. ART STATION FORT WORTH
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develop ways to stand up for himself, ask for help and
better picture. It’s about
begin making productive friendships.
their first volunteer-themed
Angry outbursts, little
describe something difficult, art therapy provides
play date, it became clear
communication and isolating
a visual language to express anxiety, trauma,
that they wanted to instill
behavior led one young boy
grief, developmental delays, behavior issues and
a passion for service in
to Art Station Fort Worth,
life challenges,” said Peggy Marshall, CEO of Art
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hen Brooke Tinch
making a better life.
and her friends had
“When people are unable to find the words to
their children. Brooke soon
where licensed therapists encouraged him to create
Station Fort Worth. The only nonprofit, art-based
discovered the women at
a 3-D model of his ideal city. The result was a city with
therapy program of its kind in North Texas, Art
Wee Volunteer, and she has
no school and a large jail to lock up the bad guys.
Station Fort Worth serves children, teens and adults
been a force for good through
Through support and encouragement, therapists
and even has a program for returning veterans
the organization ever since.
learned that the boy was being bullied and felt
experiencing difficulty with the transition to civilian life.
Offering age-appropriate and
powerless to make it stop. They worked with him to
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child-friendly service projects, Wee Volunteer ensures that children of all ages can understand the importance of giving back. A variety of projects and schedules offer something for every family – from Wipe Out Graffiti events to playing with dogs at the SPCA of Texas. “It really teaches your kids perspective,” Brooke says. “It’s great for them to realize at a young age that there
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or his 6th birthday, April Gorman’s son surprised her
clothing for the needy. Now, two years later, dozens of
when, in place of toys and games, he
elementary school-aged children have
are other children and families out there who are not as
asked for socks to help homeless people
become philanthropists. Named the Little
blessed.”
he had seen on Dallas streets. When
Stewpot Stewards, the children raise
he gave out the socks one morning at
money through lemonade stand receipts
spending time with those less fortunate, Wee Volunteers
the Stewpot, those who received them
and selling donuts. The Exchange
do their part to ensure that the next generation knows the
showered smiles on the young Gorman.
Club of Lake Highlands contributed
That inspired him and his mother to
$150 to further the Little Stewpot
begin raising money to buy more
Stewards efforts to raise awareness
Whether delivering meals to needy families or just
importance of blessing others.
weevolunteer.org
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and ease the challenges of poverty and homelessness. Established by First Presbyterian Church, The Stewpot is the sole meal provider at The Bridge, Dallas’ homeless assistance center, serving 1,500 to 2,000 meals every day. thestewpot.org
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Wishing our Clients, Friends and Family a Joyous Holiday filled with Peace, Love , and Prosperity.
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calendar of holiday season and beyond, North Texans find countless ways to have fun, get fit and raise funds for worthy causes. Throughout the
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CRYSTAL CHARITY BALL
overs of trains can enjoy 2,500 feet of train track winding through miniature landmarks like Reunion Tower, the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore. Proceeds provide almost one-third of the annual operating budget for the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. Nov. 22-Jan 4.
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he Crystal Charity Ball, which supports various children’s organizations and beneficiaries, takes place at the Hilton Anatole December 6 and celebrates those who make contributions to children’s charities in Dallas County.
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LOVE FOR KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY
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ove for Kids hosts over 3,000 children with the largest Christmas Party for underprivileged children in Texas. Children ages 6-12 enjoy a day of entertainment, horseback riding, outdoor games, hayrides, food and prizes. Saturday, December 13.
loveforkidsinc.org
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ASA of Tarrant County hosts the Superhero Run/ Walk at Globe Life Park in Arlington December 13. This family-friendly 5K run and 1-mile Fun Run supports abused and neglected children in foster care.
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{December 14} he MetroPCS Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon and Behringer Relay is flat, fast and features a scenic course highlighting the best areas of Dallas. The race, which benefits Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, will be held Sunday, December 14. dallasmarathon.com
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ead to NorthPark Center for the ultimate holiday bake sale benefiting the North Texas Food Bank’s Cooking Matters, which helps families learn to prepare healthy, affordable meals. Presented by the Texas Chefs Association, the sale includes gourmet cakes, sweets, pies and cookies by premier chefs. Saturday, December 20. texaschefsassociation.org
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awrence Loh conducts The Dallas Symphony’s beloved holiday tradition. This year’s all-new concert features holiday favorites, Christmas classics, majestic choir music and a sing-along to familiar carols—all benefitting DSO programs. December 5-7 and 12-21.
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he 2014 Dallas Jingle Bell Run benefiting the Trinity Strand Trail and Mavs Foundation will be held Sunday, December 21, at the Hilton Anatole. This family-friendly event offers festivities, fun and food. A one-mile fun run begins at 6 p.m. and the 5K race begins at 6:30 p.m.
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CUSTOM DOGHOUSES
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ustom doghouses are on display as the SPCA of Texas joins forces with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry of Greater Dallas and others for the Home for the Holidays doghouse exhibition at NorthPark Center. Doghouses will be raffled off and proceeds benefit the SPCA of Texas’ 2014 efforts to rescue, heal and find homes for thousands of animals.
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{January 31} orth Texas’ biggest stair climb will be held at Comerica Bank Tower in downtown Dallas. Race up 58 stories (1,276 steps) to raise money for blood cancer research and patient services. January 31, 2015. bigdclimb.org
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he CPPC’s second annual luncheon and auction, Staubachs Connect, features speakers Marianne and Roger Staubach and raises critical funds for CPPC, a program offering educational, vocational, social and recreational services for adults with special needs. January 23, 2015, at Frontier of Flight Museum. mycppc.org
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had a chance to work on a house this summer and found it to be rewarding and uplifting to be around the volunteers who do this all the time. I highly recommend this to everyone! dallasareahabitat.org
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hildCareGroup’s continued ability to provide quality education to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers is a cause that resonates deeply within my heart. Having five children of my own, I understand the significance of implementing a valuable education into a child’s life beginning at an early age.
childcaregroup.org
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e are so grateful for the amazing Shelton School. It truly makes a difference serving and empowering the lives of students who learn differently through education, evaluation, therapy, research and outreach. shelton.org
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ur family has several members with Juvenile Diabetes. We support the JDRF and its research and many contributions toward better management and, hopefully, someday a cure for this disease . jdrf.org
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Homes for the Holidays We are grateful for our wonderful friends, clients and families—and wish everyone the best in this Holiday Season.
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SoupMobile
‘Tis the season of celebration and thanks—the perfect time to focus on finding a forever home for all of God’s creatures.
When most families are gathered in their comfortable homes, ready to celebrate the holiday season with their loved ones, Lisa Ernst and
PUPPY LOVE When Valerie Jones became an empty nester, she knew she wanted
provide excellent foster care. “It’s probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my
to spend her newly acquired free time volunteering and giving research, she fell in love with the
Christmas Eve with the homeless.
mission of the SPCA of Texas,
Partnered with the Omni Hotel, the
THE SOUPMOBILE WORKS men, women and children for a night of YEAR-ROUND DELIVERING holiday cheer and heartfelt ministry in MEALS TO THE HOMELESS IN Dallas’ iconic luxury hotel. Lisa and her DALLAS, BUT THIS CHRISTMAS E V E C E L E B R AT I O N I S A T R U LY counterparts ensure that each person has SELFLESS EXPRESSION OF THE a warm bed, several warm meals and plenty of fun.The guests are honored with H O L I D A Y S P I R I T. SoupMobile welcomes 500 homeless
lover, and all of their training and the way they treat their animals
back. After almost a year of
2,500 SoupMobile volunteers spend
life,” she says. “I’m an animal
is so positive and loving.” The SPCA strives to give each animal the attention it deserves. Jones is
the private and independently
a shining example of a heart truly
funded nonprofit that provides
dedicated to helping those who
love and care to homeless and
cannot speak for themselves.
neglected animals. Through training classes, Jones learned to
spca.org
assist in the surgery room, work with behavior training and
a banquet, a movie night and a Christmas Eve church service. “They’re treated like royalty,” Lisa says. “When they wake up Christmas morning, they’re not under a bridge; they’re in a warm bed in a safe place.” The SoupMobile works year-round delivering meals to the homeless in Dallas, but this Christmas Eve celebration is a truly selfless expression of the holiday spirit.
Men of Nehemiah
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REBUILDING LIVES Mac Robinson left his daughter almost 20 years ago to pursue his crack cocaine addiction. His journey took him to 21 different drug rehabilitation facilities, and he tried to commit suicide three times. Today Robinson, 53, is sober and a student at the World Impact Bible Seminary with plans to open his own
6642 Greenwich Lane SOLD | Listed for $899,000
ministry to help other men on the
training and help finding a job. The
street. And he is trying to be a father
organization houses and treats about 40
again, a part of the life of his now
men at a time. In its short history, 30
26-year-old daughter.
men have graduated from the year-long
The reason for the turnaround in Robinson’s life is his association with
program and are employed. The son of an Army colonel and
Men of Nehemiah. The organization,
Pentecostal minister, Harrell uses
founded by Pastor Louis Harrell in
military-style training to help the men’s
2009, provides men a place to live,
recovery and re-orientation of their
substance abuse counseling, life skills
thinking. themenofnehemiah.org
6159 Kenwood Avenue | $420,000
3029 Westminster Avenue | Pending
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elebrate the Wonder and the Joy of the Holiday Season
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ucy Johnson | 214.616.1288 | ljohnson@briggsfreeman.com
Available | 2315 Routh Street | $1,495,000
Available | 4611 Arcady Avenue | $879,000
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Available | 2335 Worthington Street | $579,000
5600 W. Lovers Lane, Ste. 224, Dallas, TX 75209
REASON TIS THE SEASON FOR THE
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TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
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HEROES FOR CHILDREN
first experienced the magic at Scottish Rite Hospital with my sister, Kathy, in 1968. Now, my niece, Madie Steltzer, has experienced the same loving care and began a Holiday Bear Drive as a way to give back. tsrhc.org
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eroes for Children is celebrating its 10year anniversary, and we are proud to have been involved since its inception! Join us in providing assistance to families of children fighting cancer. heroesforchildren.org
CINDI CAUDLE c 214.991.2990 ccaudle@briggsfreeman.com
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
AHMADI-MILLER CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
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e support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the wonderful work they do. In honor of our dear friend, Will Greene, my husband rides in the MS150. We hope they find a cure soon.
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he Ahmadi-Miller Children’s Foundation provides financial and material relief to widows, orphans and the impoverished in communities devastated by war. Supporting them allows direct participation in foreign aid to help ease someone’s burden.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
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BAIRD REED c 214.926.9613 bhicks@briggsfreeman.com
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GOOD CHEER GREAT HEALTH Our streets, neighborhoods and homes are filled with everyday angels dedicated to saving lives and serving those in need. C E N T E R F O R B R A I N H E A LT H
The Most Powerful Weapon
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
learned how to master the most powerful weapon I have – my brain,” Schick said. While the recovery process is never ending, there is tremendous hope for continued improvement in both brain health and quality of life. “My passion lies in helping my fellow
t started with the blast of a triplestacked land mine, followed by 46 operations and a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury and PTSD. Retired Marine Jacob Schick lost part of his hand, arm and leg, and something much worse. “As I like to say, they are the gifts that keep on giving, because the mental pain I’ve experienced was 10 times worse than the physical pain,” said this warrior. After countless hours of
M Y PA S S I O N L I E S I N HELPING MY FELLOW WARRIORS REGAIN THEIR DRIVE AND D E T E R M I N AT I O N AND ENHANCE THEIR COGNITIVE P E R F O R M A N C E .” recuperation and rehabilitation, Schick found performance brain training at the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas. “The program is tactical training for your brain. As a warrior, I was taught how to master different weapon systems. Through the high performance brain training, I’ve
Training for the Front Lines
hen disaster strikes, communities must be ready to respond. Doug Frazier makes sure there are people in place who know how to handle the unthinkable. An active member of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) since its first Dallas class in 2007, Frazier has served as an instructor for five years. He guides volunteers through 20 hours of training, including disaster preparedness, fire safety, search and rescue and medical operations. “I’ve long believed that people are not generally prepared to deal with an emergency,” Frazier says.
warriors regain their drive and determination and enhance their cognitive performance,” said Schick, who is now a Warrior Relations Specialist at the Center for BrainHealth and Brain Performance Institute.
brainhealth.utdallas.edu
“I got into teaching because there was a void that I felt like I needed to fill.”
Graduates of the class are qualified to respond to disaster situations affecting their families and neighborhoods. They may also continue training and become part of a citywide CERT program, which can be called upon to respond across Dallas. Frazier and his team have responded to the devastating Lancaster tornadoes and countless other Dallasarea incidents, bringing lifesaving assistance in the most trying of times.
dallascert.com
ROAD TO RECOVERY
or more than two decades, Debbie Knight has been a driving force for people fighting cancer After her husband was diagnosed with cancer in 1994, she was inspired by a news feature about Road To Recovery. The service by the American Cancer Society provides transportation to and from treatment
10777 Strait Lane | $19,500,000
A Driving Force for Cancer Patients
for cancer patients who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Patients often need assistance with travel to and from chemotherapy, radiation and other medical appointments. The organization hit home for the Knights, and she has been involved ever since. “There’s such a need for it,” Knight says. “It’s also a very simple, easy thing to do that has a huge impact on somebody’s life emotionally and physically.”
9250 Meadowbrook Drive | $6,750,000
IT’S ALSO A VERY SIMPLE, EASY THING TO DO THAT HAS A HUGE IMPACT ON SOMEBODY’S LIFE EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY.” Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars to make sure that patients are able to receive the treatments they need – an invaluable display of care and compassion. cancer.org
14208 Hughes Lane | $1,995,000
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SIGNIFICANT SALES
PK Ranch | AVAILABLE 121 +/- AC | Ellis County TX Offered at $999,999
Round Mountain Ranch, Blanco County TX 875 +/- AC, Offered at $12,280,000
Kings Tree Ranch, Harrison County TX 1235 +/- AC, Offered at $3,900,000
A Bar Ranch, Bowie County TX 2100 +/- AC, $8,500,000
Island Creek Ranch, Hill County TX 1491 +/- AC, $3,147,984
WB Ranch, Hill County TX 1140 +/- AC, Offered at $7,950,000
Sabana River Ranch, Eastland County TX 1074 +/- AC, Offered at $2,700,000
Cypress Creek Ranch #1, Blanco County TX 1701 +/- AC, $7,824,600
Plum Cover Ranch, Chrokee County TX 217 +/- AC, Offered at $1,775,000
Cow Creek Bayou Ranch, Falls County TX 1664 +/- AC, $6,150,000
Steele Creek Ranch, Bosque County TX 145 +/- AC, Offered at $1,150,000
Cypress Creek Ranch #2, Blanco County TX 400 +/- AC, $4,800,000
Sand Haven Ranch, Henderson County TX 204 +/- AC, $950,000
Bosque Canyon Ranch | AVAILABLE 3745 +/- AC Shared ranch community Bosque County TX | Starting at $385,000
Moon River Ranch | AVAILABLE 951 +/- AC | Falls County TX Offered at $7,900,0000
Black Bridge Ranch | AVAILABLE 1034 +/- AC | Milam County TX Offered at $7,000,000
Robinson Ranch | AVAILABLE 831 +/- AC | Blanco County TX Offered at $10,395,625
Florence Ranch | AVAILABLE 957 +/- AC | Williamson County TX Offered at $5,344,800
Hat Creek Ranch | AVAILABLE 2883 +/- AC | Nolan County TX Offered at $9,950,000
Wishing you a Merry Christmas burgherrayranchsales.com David W Burgher c 214.213.8715 dburgher@briggsfreeman.com
DEEP TEXAS ROOTS, MULTI-GENERATIONAL, THE NEW NAME IN TEXAS RANCH SALES.
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PET PARTNERS
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ssie Mae came from a rescue organization and now loves to help others. We passed our national therapy evaluation through Pet Partners and do our volunteer work together visiting patients and shut-ins who love animals. petpartners.org
FREE TO BREATHE
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hrough research and targeted therapy, Free to Breathe is changing outcomes for Lung Cancer survivors. Our family is grateful to participate in raising awareness and funds through a 5K and 10K run each May in DFW with music, health fair and fun. freetobreathe.org/news/comments/nancys-story1
NANCY DUNNING c 214.850.3177 ndunning@briggsfreeman.com nancydunning.com
NANCY CARPENTER c 214.226.2940 ncarpenter@briggsfreeman.com
EDUCATIONAL FIRST STEPS
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support Educational First Steps! They transform daycare centers into nationally accredited preschools, by partnering with existing centers and providing proven tools that transform caregiving into teaching. Early education builds into future academic achievement.
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HEROES FOR CHILDREN
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y family is proud to support Heroes for Children. Founded by two remarkable mothers who understood the unique needs of families with children fighting cancer, Heroes for Children will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. heroesforchildren.org
ROBIN MCMONIGLE c 214.543.6903 rmcmonigle@briggsfreeman.com robinmcmonigle.com
SUSAN BALDWIN c 214.763.1591 sbaldwin@briggsfreeman.com noblesbaldwin.com
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REASON TIS THE SEASON FOR THE
SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DALLAS
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ur family tradition of choosing angels and working at the Angel Tree started when our girls were toddlers. Taylor and Greer have not only continued our tradition, but encourage their family and friends to participate.
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support the Catholic Charities of Dallas because it creates hope and opportunity for the poorest and most vulnerable in our city. Whether those in need are Catholic or not, the organization provides food, shelter, medical care, and jobs. catholiccharitiesdallas.org
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TAMA COLE c 214.734.5955 tcole@briggsfreeman.com
ANN HENRY c 214.546.6712 ahenry@briggsfreeman.com annhenrydallas.com
DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL CENTER
PETS FOR VETS
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The goal of Pets for Vets is to help heal the emotional wounds of military vets by pairing them with a shelter animal. I know how important pets are in my life. pets-for-vets.com
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he holidays are a special time at the Dallas Arboretum. This year will be especially magical with a unique exhibit –The Twelve Days of Christmas. I look forward to sharing this joyful event with friends and family
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Make us part of your Christmas t o r e y.
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Carol Storey Senior Vice President C 214.707.1142 cstorey@briggsfreeman.com Clair Storey Vice President C 214.507.1388 cestorey@briggsfreeman.com
5600 W. Lovers Lane, Ste. 224, Dallas, TX 75209
MERRY CHRISTMAS
THE AGENTS Jamie Adams Lou Alpert Ana P. Ambrosi Buff Amis Patricia Blakemore Deborah Arnold Dixey Arterburn Malinda Arvesen Joe Atwal Claire Bailey Jan Baldwin Susan Baldwin Linsey Barnes Cathy Orr Barton Jean Bateman Stephanee Bates Kim Bedwell Betsy Benners Eileen Bennett Christy Berry Bonnie Besserer Lisa Besserer Vernie Bodden, III Jessica Bonanno Trey Bounds Len Bourland Pamela Brannon
Gretchen Brasch Jim Brosche‘ Adele Broughton Lucinda Buford Amy Burgher David Burgher Betsy Cameron Michael Campbell Lawrence Cantwell Scott Carlson David Carothers Nancy Carpenter Shelle Carrig Cindy Carter Greg Caton Cindi Caudle Ilene Christ Bill Churchill Kendall Cluxton Micah Coffey Tama Cole Penny Cook Tim Cox Amanda Crawford Bryan Crawford Sharon Crockett Pamela Dalton
Holly Bock Deason Jennifer Deerman Bill Dennis Nancy Dennis Mitch Deshotels Amy Detwiler Nancy Dunning Tara Durham Jeff Eleazer Joan Eleazer Lisa Evans Bobby Fackler Lauren Valek Farris Marisa Farha Jennifer Ferguson Meredith Ferrell Jonathan Flores Vicki Foster Becky Frey Julie Gilbert LeeLee Gioia Anne Goyer Dana Greenberg Derek Gustafson Marcy Haggar Faisal Halum Jie Hao Ellen Harbison
Amy Harris Natalie Hatchett Cherine Hedge Ann Henry Jim Henry Leeca Hickox Elly Holder Wanda Hooten Melissa Hoque Meredith Houston Ann Hughes Katie Hughes Tom Hughes Traci Hummel Bridget Hupp Molly Hurt Elizabeth Hutchison Tiffany Jackson Jerry Jenkins Gayle Johansen Lucy Johnson James Keoughan Sam Kincaid Shelley Koeijmans Erica Kuppin Lynn Larson Anne Lasko Lea Anne Laughlin
Lera Lee Gina Lester Jeffrey Lester Ellen Lewis Lee Lewis Marvin Lowe Brian Luker Nanette Luker Miles Maddox Daniel Mahoney Lindy Mahoney John Maluso Susan Marcus Jalin Marlow John Martini Deborah Masterson Susan Matusewicz Jena May Kevin McGinnis Jack McGraw Christopher McGuire Cory McGuire Jackie McGuire Meredith McKee Kelley Theriot McMahon Robin McMonigle Geno McNeil Rob McWhirter
Melissa Melville Blake Miller Martha Miller Jeff Mitchell Irene Mochulsky Barry Moerschell Brenda Moerschell Amy Monier Luis Montano Yuri Montano Kathryn Moore Perry Moore Wynne Moore Michael Morabito Tessa Mosteller Kate Mote Angie Nelson Jeannie Nethery Kristi Newsome Marilyn Newton Terry Newton Jason Nichols Ginger Nobles Libby Norwood Melinda Obenchain Fay O‘Boyle Mary Obregon Erika Orbin
Maria Orr Dax Pass Donald Peterson Courtney Petruska Sandy Petruska Beverly Pitchford Layne Pitzer Pogir Seth Pogoloff Harrison Polsky Kim McAuliffe Price Johnny Purselley Brenda Ray Harlan Ray Baird Reed Carole Rhodes Fiona Richards Kyle Richards Kourtney Riscky Diane DuVall-Rogers Jonathan Rosen Sondie Rosenthal Pete Ryan Susie Ryan Gigi Salley James Sammons, III Leigh Sands Sam Sawyer
Kevin Sayre Janna Schick Will Seale Craig Sessions Judy Sessions Kim Sexton Ann Shaw Doug Shelton Jeanne Shelton Billie Sheppard Kenneth Sheppard Chari Singleton Katye Sloan Andy Slowe Melissa White Smulyan Cheryl Staley Shell Stegall Betsy Stern Martin Stevenson Jennifer Stolarski Carol Storey Clair Storey Jim Strawn Caroline Summers Jane Taylor Ellen Terry Todd Terry Marty Thompson
Angela Thornhill Amy Hooper Trott Alex Trusler Karla Trusler Robert Tyson Nancy Parks Uhrbrock Claudia Vilfordi Vip Vipperman Schul Suzy Wang Jeff Watson Casey Weber Janis Wells Natalie Westbrook Brenda White John Whiteside Jeffrey Wilson Mary Windlow Gus Woehr Missy Woehr Cathy Wong Jenny Wood Kay Wood Michelle Wood Sunny Wood Katie Yates Michele Young John Zimmerman