of 2020 and 2021. This year’s theme
the 2022 edition of our annual tabloid.
is Celebrate Denton - A Tribute to
Every year this document celebrates the
Denton Heroes! All kinds of personal
people of our community and this year
and community heroes will be honored,
continues that great tradition! These past
whether they are military heroes, teachers,
two years have been challenging for so
first responders, or have two legs or four!
many. The needs in our community continue to grow and our
As we wrap up our 49th year, I
members have risen to the
am honored to report that
challenge. Thousands
Denton Benefit League
of hours have been
has given out over
spent volunteering
$6.2 million in grants
with local nonprofit
to local nonprofits!
organizations.
This would not be possible without
We held our second
the support of our
annual Sip N’ Shop in
amazing underwriters,
November at the Monroe
our members, and the
Pearson Event Center. This
Denton community.
event featured local artists, bakers, crafters, and more. Guests were able to do
The Denton community is strong, resilient,
their holiday shopping early while enjoying
and awe inspiring. I am so grateful to
fabulous music and raffle items provided by
Denton Benefit League for allowing me the
our vendors.
opportunity to serve this year as president. I am so grateful to my wonderful husband,
Our annual charity ball will be held this
Clay, and our two amazing children, Taylor
spring at the newly remodeled TWU’s
and Kenzie, for their support this past year.
Hubbard Hall. This event has been held annually since 1973 with the exception
With Gratitude!
Caring • Helping • Giving Denton Benefit League was founded 49 years ago by a group of outstanding and caring ladies who wanted to make the Denton County community a better place to live and work. What started out as a small group of women has grown to over 237 members, all of whom are active volunteers in local organizations. Collectively, the members volunteer thousands of hours each year throughout the community.
Caryn Riggs Denton Benefit League President
TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S President’s Message . . . . . . . 3 Underwriters . . . . . . . . 38-39 Hero Stories . . . . . . . . . 55-57 DBL Grant Recipients . . . 58-62 DBL Committees . . . . . . 63-71 In Remembrance . . . . . . . . 71 DBL Members . . . . . . . . . 72 DBL Photographers . . . . . . 73 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Our Mission The mission of this organization shall be to raise funds for local philanthropic purposes and to promote volunteerism in the community. This organization shall be nonpolitical, nonsectarian, and nonprofit in all of its policies and activities. Visit www.DentonBenefitLeague.org for more details.
Denton Benefit League Tabloid is Published by Murray Media Group. Murray-Media.com
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Denton Benefit League is proud to present
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