REPORT
FROM OUR LEADERS building up.
with Camp Fire First Texas.
Within Early Education Workforce Development, the Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEA uating in August 2023 (up from 20 graduating apprentices the prior year).
Youth Development, our Teens in Action achieved remarkable success in the 2022-2023 academic year Of our 217 udents, 215 were promoted to the next grade or graduated high school. Our program’s 11 graduating high school eniors earned a combined $1 2 million in scholarships Our afterschool programs continued their strong relationship ith Aledo and select Fort Worth ISD elementary schools, which we aim to expand in the coming years to meet the rowing needs of our families and the public education system.
ur beloved Camp El Tesoro de la Vida grief camp celebrated its 35th anniversary. The program started with just 30 pers and has now served more than 2,000 grieving youth. Separately, we were thrilled to open the Arts Village at p El Tesoro, providing enhanced activities for campers led by professional-level artists from the local munity.It was a camper favorite in its opening summer, made possible by donors and supporters like you.
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up.
, we added two vital, new C-Suite positions to the organization. The Chief Operating er position, helmed by David Simpson, consolidates responsibility for Camp Fire’s operational needs and allows r senior leaders to have additional bandwidth to better meet the needs of the organization. Ryan Barrera joined organization as our Chief Advancement Officer, with the responsibility of synergizing the collective efforts of the elopment and Marketing teams to ensure the communications to our supporters and communities we serve are ed and best shares our mission and needs.
ying on the success of recent years, Camp Fire once again enjoyed a strong financial year. To learn more, please t page 12 of this report and pages 13-15 to celebrate all who have made this possible.
“build up ”
ank you for partnering with Camp Fire to as we continue our work to create a community in ich every child has equitable access to the learning opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in a rapidly anging world.
Lisa Mares Board Chair, Camp Fire First Texas
Brian Miller President & CEO, Camp Fire First Texas
CREATING COMMUNITY: PROGRAMS IN NORTH TEXAS
Mission and Vision
Camp Fire invests in North Texas communities by providing out-of-school time and outdoor learning programs for children and youth while also offering workforce development programs for early childhood educators.
We envision a community in which every child has equitable access to the learning opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
RACE &
6,336 PEOPLE SERVED THROUGH CAMP FIRE FIRST
TEXAS PROGRAMS IN 2023
3,791
youth served in outdoor camp programs
767 youth served in afterschool and day camp programs
217 youth served in teen programs
1,561
child care professionals served in early childhood workforce development programs
Volunteers are an integral part of nonprofit work and in 2023 Camp Fire received
15,604 VOLUNTEER HOURS
provided by 206 volunteers, valued at $496,199.25*
$54,650 scholarship dollars were raised and distributed to overnight camp, afterschool student, and day camp families to make programs more accessible
of 2023 El Tesoro de la Vida campers attended on full or partial scholarships 78%
11 Teens in Action high school graduates received college scholarships totaling $1,202,585
Typical early childhood educators in Texas earn $12 per hour, $4.41 per hour below a living wage. Camp Fire apprentices are graduating with hourly wages up to $20/hour
269 Early Education Teachers and Directors enrolled in Camp Fire School Readiness Programs served 822 children in 64 classrooms in 15 child care centers that feed into Fort Worth ISD schools
A LIFETIME OF GIVING SERVICE
KIM D’AVIGNON, BOARD MEMBER & VOLUNTEER
Kim D’Avignon has an important job title – Assistant District Attorney at Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, but she also carries the equally impressive title of lifelong Camp Fire volunteer
She currently serves as a volunteer member of the Camp Fire First Texas Board of Directors, volunteer program director for El Tesoro de la Vida Grief Camp, and Camp El Tesoro 90th Anniversary committee member. She joined a Camp Fire club program as a kindergartener and continued through high school to earn the highest youth award, the WoHeLo Medallion While in college, she worked summers at Camp El Tesoro and after graduating volunteered at El Tesoro de la Vida grief camp. A commitment she’s kept up for 28 years
D’Avignon joined the Board of Directors in 2019 “Camp Fire has given me so much of my life throughout the years; it gave me friends, it gave me programs that I really believed in, and it showed me how to give back to my community. I wanted to serve on the board so that I could do that for the kids today. It gave me so much, I need to give back to the kids now,” she shared.
“I am involved in a lot of different community organizations connected to my profession, organizations that are helping victims, various kinds of crimes, things like that. Organizations that help people after the fact. Camp Fire is different. Camp Fire is helping our community to potentially solve issues before they rise to a level that the other organizations I'm involved with have to help fix. If we can support children when they're young and we can change trajectories maybe we don't see them enter into the criminal justice system. And for me, that's a hope. The more roots you build in a community, the more likely your community can grow. And that's what Camp Fire does in youth, teens, families and early education teachers,” D’Avignon explained.
She joined the organization as a Bluebird four decades ago and has witnessed the evolution of the organization through the years. “I love that Camp Fire has grown and changed through the years, it's not the same Camp Fire I went to as a child. The program I went to was based on your mom being your club leader and now the model is based in afterschool care and early education. It's a completely different program and yet it's still the same program. It's so unique in that it has managed to evolve into today's world needs. My goal serving as a board member is to have been on a journey with Camp Fire that helps it continue to evolve to meet the needs of families today.”
She shared that she plans to continue volunteering for decades to come, “I think every summer at camp, I renew my lifelong commitment to Camp Fire. I see kids who I know are going to be different after just one week because camp can have that much influence. And I think it will never stop being magical to me.”
SORTING THROUGH TIME: VOLUNTEERS
CURATE CAMP EL TESORO’S 90-YEAR LEGACY
MICHELLE BUSH, NANCY ANKELE, MARY HELEN FRANCO, ELISE MCCONNELL
LYDIA GOETZ, AND LAURIE “LJ” GARNER
Left to Right: Mary Helen Franko, Elise McConnell, Nancy Ankele, Michelle Bush, Laurie Garner Not pictured Lydia Goetz
JANUARY
Celebrated National Mentoring Month by spotlighting the mentors that fuel mentorship in our School Readiness and Early Education Apprenticeship Programs.
FEBRUARY
Camp Fire First Texas held its first-ever Teens in Action internship, or as calling it, "experienceship." Tosha (middle school) and Margarita (high sc were selected for the Spring 2023 semester. The Experienceship focused on digital marketing, s media management, and content creation. Thanks to a generous grant from the Comerica Char Foundation, our students were paid $500 for their hard work and dedication throughout the Experienceship. They also opened their own bank accounts and attended a financial literacy clas through Comerica Bank (to assist in managing their stipend).
MARCH
Our Teens in Action students exhibited youth leadership and using their youth voi while in Austin for the Texas Network of Youth Services's youth rally. Four studen traveled to the State Capitol, where they engaged and reflected with other students from different communities with similar experiences.
TIA students also had a 45-minute sit down with Texas State Representative Ramon Romero, Jr. Th discussed their experiences and changes they would like to see within their schools and communiti
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
The El Tesoro de la Vida Benefit Dinner was another big success! The benefit dinner d supports our week-long grief camp, which provides an accepting, normalizing camp experience where children who share the experience of the death of a loved one can cry, play, laugh, and heal together. Thanks to generous donor support, 100% of scholarship requests were fulfilled, which provided the ability for 78% of our campers to attend the 35th annual one-of-a-kind camp.
A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate Camp El Tesoro’s newly completed Arts Village. The Arts Village includes a woodworking shop, plein air painting pavilion, pottery shop with kilns, plus all the needed equipment, tools, and supplies. To kick off these new facilities, Camp Fire held an Artist in Residence program for its opening summer. Each week of Overnight Camp a professional artist provided specialized art education in their area of expertise. See photos of the event and the Arts Village.
School-based summer day campers explored art collections, created still lifes, and tried to sketch creative exhibits. Camp Fire sites in Aledo, Diamond Hill Station, and Westcliff all enjoyed field trips to the Kimbell Art Museum where campers received an interactive-guided tour of some of the museum's incredible artwork, then were encouraged to share their thoughts on art, inspired to create their own art, and learned the proper way to explore works of art.
JULY
As another summer winds down, we reflect on moments that made this camp season special. At Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro, a very special moment was recognizing 10 CITs for their hard work, flexibility, and fun spirit, as they graduated from a program requiring a unique dedication level. Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro's Counselor in Training (CIT) program is a four-week commitment for two consecutive summers. CITs learn and build on leadership, communication and program delivery skills.
AUGUST
The Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEAP) graduation ceremony was held on August 19 at Tarrant County College - Northeast Campus. This ceremony celebrated the third graduating class for EEAP, boasting 35 graduates. Dr. Kenya Ayers-Palmore, Campus President-TCC Northeast, provided the ceremony welcome and Alberto Trevino III, Texas Workforce Commission Labor Commissioner, sent a congratulatory video.
SEPTEMBER
We're grateful to have the support of our local Altar'd State stores! Our thirdparty fundraiser with them ran throughout April, May, and June and raised nearly 6,000 for Camp Fire First Texas. We look forward to continuing this beautiful partnership.
OCTOBER
Teens in Action students and staff volunteered at Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth. Delicious meals and desserts were prepped, cooked, and baked to serve over 60 milies at Cook Children's Medical Center A special shout-out to Camp Fire First Texas Development irector Tamara Clement and her husband, Jeff, who spearheaded the making of an authentic Louisiana jambalaya!
VEMBER
Thank you for joining us for the 39th annual An Artists' Christmas! We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your presence and support at Camp Fire First undraising gala on Friday, November 3. We trust you had a wonderful time, immersed in the beauty rtwork exhibition, grooving to the incredible music of the Brad Thompson Band, and savoring the ful ambiance and cuisine at River Ranch Stockyards. Your participation made the evening ettable!
DECEMBER
Camp Fire First Texas announced that Brian Miller, M.S., LPC, who had been serving as the interim President/CEO since early April 2023, was appointed as the permanent President and Chief Executive Officer on December 1.
EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT
Juana Ceja, Afterschool Site Director at Westcliff Elementary, proudly maintains a 4-star Texas Rising Star rating and flawless Texas Childcare Licensing inspections Last year, her site boasted the highest enrollment with 53 youth.
Juana has been instrumental in crafting new afterschool curriculum that garnered glowing feedback from both staff and students, particularly highlighting its alignment with TEKS standards.
2023 DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS: JUANA CEJA
Juana's journey to employment wasn't straightforward; challenges in documentation issues delayed her hiring for three years. Despite this setback, her unwavering kindness and resilience have earned her admiration from the entire Youth Development team
YOUTHDEVELOPMENT
Most youth organizations talk about preparing kids for the future or future leadership positions. This is great, but we believe kids and teens are leaders now. They don’t need to wait for the future to shape the world.
We help youth be the best 7-year-old they can be, or the best 17-year-old. We guide kids and teens of all ages to boost their confidence and unlock their potential so they can thrive—where they are now.
We do that in afterschool programs at 10 sites in Fort Worth ISD and Aledo ISD, Teens in Action programs at eight Fort Worth ISD middle and high schools, and three summer day camp locations.
We had 217 youth registered in Teens in Action, exceeding our enrollment goal by 48%.
Juana's passion for working with youth runs deep, driven by her personal experience with her sister's unmet mental health and learning needs. Her desire to positively impact young lives led her to Camp Fire in 2021, where she has poured her heart into afterschool programs and Teens in Action.
Afterschool joined the Extended Learning Collaborative and received grant funding to hire a Literacy Support Specialist for Diamond Hill Station. For Fort Worth ISD, Camp Fire Youth MAP Testing showed that 96% of students served showed growth year over year. We performed higher than any other organization that had participated in the cohort.
We are profoundly grateful that Juana chose Camp Fire, as the youth we serve continue to benefit from her dedication and compassion.
Spending time in nature at Camp El Tesoro is essential for fostering emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Immersive outdoor experiences help campers build resilience, enhance problem-solving skills, and reduce stress. Nature-based activities, such as hiking, kayaking, and fishing, encourage personal reflection and a deeper connection with the environment. These experiences cultivate empathy, creativity, and teamwork, providing a break from technology and daily routines. By engaging in nature, participants develop a stronger sense of self and community, which is vital for overall growth and well-being.
J
enSmith,VicePresidentOutdoorConnections
2023 DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
El Tesoro de la Vida celebrated its 35th annual summer grief camp program; serving more than 2,000 children through three and half decades.
A new fishing dock was added to Lake Leo, made possible by funding from The Sportsmen’s Club of Fort Worth. It provides space for educational fishing activities on the stocked lake.
All 20 cabins were modernized with the addition of air conditioning thanks to the Amon G. Carter Foundation; providing a healthy environment for campers during Texas' hot and humid weather conditions.
The rich history of Camp Fire providing early childhood professional development and high-quality mentoring and coaching to early childhood teachers and directors in North Texas gives us the unique opportunity to take what we do best and expand it into a broader service area to professionalize our field further. Camp Fire has always been a place for early childhood professionals to feel valued and have the chance to learn ways to combine research and practice to support young children. We continue to be a trusted resource for early childhood practitioners eager to learn about best practices for teaching young children and advancing their careers.
2023 DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Implemented a revised version of the Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEAP), supporting the workforce by completing the ECE I Occupational track within one year.
School Readiness piloted a new child assessment and supported early childhood teachers in analyzing and using the data.
The Professional Development team lead the way in supporting bilingual early childhood professionals by having the Camp Fire Child Development Associate Credential coursework translated to Spanish.
MARGARET MAPP
Margaret is a leader in the EEWD Department. She is incredibly knowledgeable about early education and quick to jump in and help support the ongoing efforts of her teammates. Margaret’s collaborative spirit is contagious.
During this program year, the School Readiness team worked with an industry leader in early childhood classroom design. Margaret volunteered at every opportunity possible to assist the team in remodeling a classroom served through the School Readiness program. She helped repaint the classroom, repair furniture, and put in long hours to support the teacher in her “new” classroom. Margaret’s experience and education serve her incredibly well in her role coaching and mentoring early childhood teachers.
We are looking forward to Margaret expanding her role at Camp Fire First Texas as our lead mentor, supporting the School Readiness program to expand its resources for early childhood teachers.
2023 FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
Gifts $50,000 or More
Anonymous
Camp Fire National Headquarters
Amon G. Carter Foundation
Jonesville Foundation
The Ella C. McFadden Endowment
Fund at North Texas Community Foundation
The Morris Foundation
Rainwater Charitable Foundation
Sid W. Richardson Foundation
Sportsmen's Club of Fort Worth
Gifts $25,000 - $49,999
Paul E. Andrews, Jr. Foundation
Anne T. and Robert M. Bass
Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation
Missy and Gary Dozier
Dugas Family Foundation
Horizon Foundation
Meta Fort Worth Data Center
Martha Sue Parr Trust
The Rees-Jones Foundation
Thomas M., Helen McKee & John P.
Ryan Foundation
TXAEYC - Texas Association for Education of Young Children
Gifts
$10,000 - $24,999
Bank of Texas
BNSF Railway Foundation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County
Anne and Orlando Carvalho
Comerica Charitable Foundation
D&M Auto Leasing
James A. "Buddy" Davidson
Charitable Foundation
Eddleman-McFarland Fund
J.E.S. Edwards Foundation
Marcy and Randy Fuller
Vincent Genovese Memorial Foundation
Thomas V. Giddens, Jr. Foundation
Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust
Holloway Family Foundation
Nina Hutton
Nell and Herbert Johnson
Stacy and Ken Murphy
R4 Foundation
Britt Smith
Lou and Malcolm Street
United Way of Tarrant County
Gifts $5,000 - $9,999
Anonymous
C.B. Baird, Jr. Foundation
Brad Barwise
Theodore and Beulah Beasley
Foundation, Inc.
Bernau Family Foundation
Birdies For Charity
Blue Compass RV
BSCO, Inc.
Brad Chapman
Marsha D'Avignon
A.J. & Jessie Duncan Foundation
Thelma, Emil and Edmund
Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust
Margaret Greenshield
Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP
Linda and Jake Jacobson
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Carol McQuien
Cheryl and Fred Moore
North Texas Community Foundation
Mary Potishman Lard Trust
Jeremy B. Raines
Fritz Roessler
Lou Anne and Kevin Sanborn
Frances C. and William P.
Smallwood Foundation
Walters and Mason Retail, Inc.
Gifts $1,000-4,999
Jerri and Chuck Akers
Frances Allen
Anonymous
Barbara Armstrong
Ann and D.R. Bales
Sarah and Ryan Barrera
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Outdoor Fund
Robyn Bone
Marie and Brandon Chase
Ron Clevenger
Matt Koren and Danielle Cocanougher
Communities Foundation of Texas
Steve Connolly
Corning Incorporated Foundation
Denis Cranford
Jerry Cranford
Michelle and Andy Crim
Mark Culmo
Kimberly D'Avignon
Shirley and John Dean
Kelly Dishman
Don Looney Charitable Trust
Kirk Driver
Jane and Larry Droppa
Lorraine Dukes
Wendy Dunn
April and Andy Dunn
Ashley Elgin
Fash Foundation
Fine Point Homes
Firefighting's Finest Moving & Storage
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth
Laura Fisher
Ashleigh Fontenot
John and Lindsay Garrett
Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc.
Kim and Blake Gore
Liz Gray
Donna and Thomas James-Harvey
HEB Stores Community Investment
Program
Amanda Hemmeline
Christina and Dustin Hickey
Terri and Rich Hollander
Lauren and Jeff Hooper
Kat and Clay Hooper
Katie and Jay Jackson
Joeris General Contractors, LLC
Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc.
Joan and Howard Katz
Ashley and Travis Keane
Gordon Kelly
Alice Rodriguez and Tom Kendall
Danielle Cocanougher and Matt Koren
James Landon
Teresa and Tim Landon
Erma Lee
Luther King Capital Management
Anne Lydahl
Mark Lane Law Office, P.C.
Priscilla W. Martin
Matthews Children's Foundation
Peggy McLeland
Kim and Michael McMillan
Nelli and Jason McMillan
Winjie and Darryl Miao
Kay West and John Molyneaux
Molyneaux Charitable Foundation
Carley J. and Brandon Moore
Mustard Seed Jewelry
No Man's Land Foods, LLC
Mattie and David Parker
Jamie and Allan Pickering
Michael Prescott
Radiology Associates of
North Texas
Karol Genovese Del Real
RMP Industrial Supply, Inc
Bill Roberts
Corbyn Roberts
Rotary Club of Fort Worth
Kalen and Drew Ruiz
Hope Seibert
Lisa and Charlie Smith
Sally and Steve Snow
D'Ann Spraggins
Toni Sturdivant
Dawn and Andy Taft
Tarrant County College
Texas Christian University
Texas Health Harris Methodist
Hospital Fort Worth
Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Christi and John Thornhill
Jason Tomlin
TTI, Inc.
Teresa and Randy Turner
United Cooperative Services
Katherine and Brandon Weaver
The Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation
White Settlement Police
Officers Association
Gifts $250-999
Albertson's Companies, Inc.
Alcon Foundation
AmazonSmile
Anonymous
Jessica and Chris Bailey
Marsha and Mike Baylor
George Bean
Bell Flight NexGen Group
Carolyn Bellah
Meagan Benson
Alan Blaylock
Lauren Brady
Susan and Danny Branch
Christine Brawner
Christi and Greg Buell
Debra Lochtrog and Bill Carrell
Century 21 Alliance Properties
Michelle and Robert Clark
Tamara and Jeff Clement
Jennifer Clower
Gary and Erin Cox
Jayne and Richard Custred
Carlene and Dave Dailey
Danielle Dollahite
The Down 'n Out Bar
Lyn Downing
Heather Ender
Patty and Richard Fenoglio
Angela and Steve Ferguson
Sylvia and Pat Fisher
Jeffrey and Amber Fraccastoro
Michelle and Jared Fuller
Melody Johnson-Garcia and Chris F. Garcia
Laurie Garner
Patti and Chris Gawronski
Sherry Gillespie
Marie Gray
Barbara and Denis Greer
Adelaide Griffin
Dorothy and Gary Hames
Kayren Harter
Jennifer and Albert Hernandez
Lindsey Hester
Cynthia Hester
Suzi Hill
Mary Holden
Paul S. Hollis Trust
Debbie and Byron Holmes
Lisa Hubbard
Pablo Ibarburu
Barbara and Joe Jackson
Cynthia and Robert Jackson
Stacy Jeans
James Johnson
Jerry and Melinda Johnston
Gina Juarez
Whitney Wood-Juarez
Amanda and Will Jung
Dava and John Kaitala
Laura Gooch and David Kazdan
Mary Ann and Byron Keil
Allan and Mary Kelly
Scott Kennedy
Meda Kessler
Lindsay and Kyle Klatzkin
Marti Lawrence
Adelaide Leavens
Christina Lee
Jason and Clayton Leonard
Jerra Lewis
Leah and Alan Littenberg
Cameron Livesay
Shereah Love
Letha Maldonado
Lisa and Leonardo Mares
Deanna Maxwell
Donna McBrien
Karen McCarty
Erick McDaniel
Jennifer McDaniel
McKnight Title
Whitney McLean
Lisa and James McMillan
Meta
Madeline Miller
Aileen and Chris Milton
Dana and Josh Minor
Catherine Mitchell
Sara and Vernon Mitchell
Jacob Mitchell
Zem Neill
Emily and Robert Nichols
Stormie Parker
Tawny Parker
Monica and Kevin Pattillo
Tiffany Payan
Mary and Andy Peters
Kay and Howard Porter
Cynthia and Stephen Raines
Janie Rector
Evie and Barry Richardson
Sara and Matt Robison
Joan and Tom Rogers
Joseph Romero
Elaine and Allen Schuster
Trey Shannon
Meghan Sheehan
Ann Sheets
Katie Sheets
Judy and Bill Shelton
Bridget and Bric Shelton
Alexis Shrader
Lynda and Grady Shropshire
Smithfield Middle School
Jana and Matt Snow
Emily Sohns
Heather Soltis
Justin Stafford
Nancy and Stephen Stahl
Dr. Carol A. Stalcup
Gia Staley
Danielle Staples Stifel
Stephanie and Brian Sullivent
Katey and Tim Thompson
Lynda and Eric Tiedtke
Mayra and Alejandro
Olivares-Urueta
Ellen Walser
Lisa Ward
Libby Watson
Bevan Weaver
Kristi and Steven Wedge
Wells Fargo Bank
DeAnn Wessing
Brooke and Doug White
Angela Williams
Nicole Willingham
Dorothy Wing
Brett and Brenda Witherspoon
Drenda and John Witt
Lynita and Jake Yarbrough
Nancy and Mike Zufelt
Memorials
Michael O. Ayala
Teresa Ayala
Brian Brawner
Terri Hollander
Paul Calhoun
Pamela Fogg
Elizabeth Stewart
Miranda George
Mary Cranford
Monica Mainard
David D'Avignon
Ann Sheets
Anne M. Carvalho
Kittie Bade
Marsha D'Avignon
Vicki F. Currey
Abraham Esquivel Sr.
Amanda Hemmeline
Carol Farmer
The Roach Foundation
Bob and Rachel Gooch
David Kazdan
Jack Harter
Kayren Harter
Reese Lawhon
Lynda L. Shropshire
Betty Moore Lucky
Deborah S. Schmidt
Larry J. McQuien
Carol S. McQuien
Bradley Heath Miller
Smithfield Middle School
Donald Mitchell
Tamara Clement
Dorothy Wing
Lily Mudge
Jeffrey Adler
Jean Ashton
Denis Cranford
Meredith Domme
Laurie Garner
Liz Gray
Sara R. Mitchell
Zem Neill
Steve Pruess
Betty Ritter
William L. Roberts
Thomas H. Salmon
Jeanne Sternenberg
Lee Stribling
Pat and Jack Shannon
Patty L. Fenoglio
Andra Bennett House
Ann Sheets
Robert W. Spurck, Sr.
Susan W. Harding
Robert W. Spurck, Jr.
Janice Talge
Shirley M. Beiser
Noah Welborn
Monica A. Welborn
Mary King
Honorariums
Katie Briggs
Susan M. Bucher
Anonymous
Camp Fire Staff
Michelle Crim
Andy Dunn
Wendy E. Dunn
Dr. Stan Elliott
Sarah Elliot
Nola Gilbert
Wendy Gilbert
Sara C. Harwood
Joann R. Lykins
Zora Holcomb
Sylvia Fisher
Terri and Rich Hollander
James Stanton
Herbert & Nell Johnson
Nelda Casbon
Janet Loya
Bruce Border
Elise McConnell
Lindsay C. Garrett
Carley Moore and Aileen Milton
McKnight Title
Kelly Mooring
Erma Lee
Betty Petry
Kay Reynolds
Ann Sheets
Jessica Bailey
Alberto Olivares Soto
Mayra Olivares-Urueta
Julia Summers
Ryan Barrera
Tamara Clement
Courtney A. Jackson
Emilee Jordan
Lauren L. Richard
Dorothy Wing
Jacob Wright
Kay West
Douglas A. White
Artists
Ines Alvidres
Bill Barter
Denis Benjamin
Judge Bermes
David Blow
Maryann Brummer
Lynne Buchanan
Courtney Cameron
Bill R. Carter
Watt Casey Jr.
Sarah Clawson
Jennifer Clower
Candace Clynch
Nikia Coleman
Erica Connolly
Caya Crum
John Davis
Thomas Diel
Tanesha Edge
Colleen Erickson
Pedro Escamilla
Robbie Farris
A. Michelle Fox
Monica Grace
Sarah Graham
Marie Gray
Brooke Gritch
Sally Jan Harris
Melissa Hayes
Thomas Helmick
Meagan Hofstetter
Gloria Hood
HR Steele
Val Hunnicutt
Jerry Johnston
Jerry Johnston
Avery Kelly
Camille Kerr
Nancy Lamb
Pouran Lashini
Jenifer Livesey
Chris Lokey
Bob Lukeman
Rebecca T. Mannschreck
Linnea McKenney
Megan Najera
Robert Nelson
Erin Newton
Emily Nichols
Brianna Ortiz
Ken O'Toole
Nöelle Overturf
Osei-Ovid
Stormie Parker
Charla Marion Pavlik
Amanda Plotnicki
Sue Jackson Pottery
Raymond Rains
Chuck Roach
Gretchen Schmidt
Mouty Shackelford
Terry Haun Shaw
Kathryn Shields
Pamela Steege
Jennifer Stufflebeam
Pamela Summers
Doyle Terry
Tyler Wagner
Ginger Ray Walker
Irma Ward
Beatriz Welch
Joan Whitcomb
Margie Whittington
Phil Whittington
John D Williams
Leta Williams
Jake Yarbrough
Gift in Kind Donors
Acre Distlling
Alaska Airlines
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Andy's Frozen Custard
Arlington Museum of Art
Eric Arrell
Atmos Energy
B & B Butchers
Bahama Beach Waterpark
Bank of Texas
Baylor Athletics
Benbrook Lighted Par 3 and Range
Billy Bob's Texas
Bison Coolers
Black Rock Coffee Bar
Blackland Distillery
Bob's Steak And Chop House
Bolder Adventure Park
BREWED Fort Worth
Buon Giorno Coffee
Michelle Bush
Celebration Restaurant
Central Market
Century 21 Alliance Properties
Evalis and Jay Chapa
Chicken N Pickle
Tamara Clement
Colonial Country Club Charities
Concrete Colors of Texas
Cowtown Paints
Cowtown Winery
Crayola Experience
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical
Garden
Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Dallas Comedy Club
Dallas Mavericks
Deep Ellum Brewing
Kelly Dishman
Drive Xotic- Cresson Race Track
Dry Creek Outfitters
DryBar
Andy Dunn
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark
AJ Esquivel
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Free Play
Frito Lay
Frontiers of Flight Museum
Fun on the Run Paintball
G Force Metalworks
Game Theory
Laurie Garner
Goldwaves Salon
Grand Cru Wine Bar
Stephanie Greenwood
Barbara A. Greer
Harbour Aviation
Hard Rock Cafe’
HEB Stores Community Investment Program
David Hemmeline
Eddy Herrera
Hidden Valley Miniature Golf
Terri Hollander
James H. Holt
HoneyTree
Katrina Hooper
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Jennifer Huie
J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc.
Courtney A. Jackson
James Avery Artisan Jewelry
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Nell and Herbert Johnson
Emilee Jordan
Kid Mania
Kiepersol Vineyard & Winery
La Pulga Spirits
Lila and Hayes
Lockwood Distilling Co.
Lone Star Park
Lone Star Walking & Running Co.
Lost Oak Winery
Bob Lusk
Magdalena's
Mary Anne McKenzie
James McMillan
Meow Wolf
Mesero Restaurant Group
Stacey E. Messick-Sauer
Messina Hof Winery
Aileen Milton
Sara R. Mitchell
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Monica Grace
Monster Mini Golf
Carley J. Moore
Mouty Shackelford
Tori Mudge
National Videogame Museum
Nothing Bundt Cakes
NRH20 Family Water Park
Old Gringo Boots
Noelle Overturf
Pappas Restaurants
Park Hill Fine Art Portraits
Peacock Alley
Pedego Electric Bikes Fort Worth
Perot Museum of Nature
and Science
Janet Pharris
Club Pilates
Pinspiration
PINSTACK Bowl
Plant and Sip
Premiere Cinemas
Pro Players Foundation
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Randy's Bar and Grill
Randy's Shrimp and Oyster Bar
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe
Reading A-Z
Reata Restaurant
Renfro Foods
Reunion Tower
Rogue Brick Builders Lounge
Rosa Cafe
Teresa and William Rowell
Saddleback Leather Co.
Trudy Sanders
Forrest Schmidt
Shake Shack
Silver Star Spirits
Drew Slate
SMU Athletics
Nick Snow
Sally K. and Steve R. Snow
Soma Winery
Southwest Airlines
State Fair of Texas
Trevor Story
Strikz Entertainment
Stephanie and Brian Sullivent
Summer Moon Coffee
SusieCakes
TCU Athletics
Texas Rangers Baseball Club
The Capital Grille
The Cove at the Lakefront
The Spirit of Dallas
Derrick Thomas
Brad Thompson
Christi M. Thornhill
Total Wine & More
Hao Tran
UNT Athletics
Sue Wallace
Douglas A. White
WhoaZone
Wild Acre Brewing
Margaret Wilson
In 2023 we worked to better communicate our mission by embarking on an in-depth website refresh, ensuring that navigation of our programs and services is easily accessible and that funders and supporters can better understand the impact Camp Fire is making
2024 EVENTS
BreakfastWithSanta &holidaymarket
Saturday,December7 8A.m.-11a.m.
CAMP FIRE FIRST TEXAS 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Chair, Anne Carvalho / Lisa Mares
Vice Chair Administration, Lisa Mares
Vice Chair Financial Development, Jason M. McMillan
Vice Chair Planning, Michelle Crim
Treasurer, Katie Briggs
Secretary, Will Jung
President/CEO, Brian Miller
Teresa Ayala | Christi Buell | Michelle Clark | Kimberly D'Avignon | Jason Helton
Clay Hooper | Jay Jackson | Will Jung | Dava Kaitala | Erma Lee | Aileen Milton
Myra Olivares-Urueta | Miranda Plusnick | Drew Ruiz | Derrick Thomas | Carlos Walker
EL TESORO FOUNDATION 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair, Brandon Chase
Vice Chair, J. B. Strong
Secretary/Treasurer, Lindsay Daniel
Lindsey Hester | Ashley Lacamp | Bill McCoy | Evie Richardson
