DALLAS, April 7, 2015 –
Promise House hosted its annual Hearts of Promise Donor Luncheon,Friday, March 27 at the Park City Club in Dallas. The event raised over $40,000 in donations.
The Hearts of Promise luncheon gave attendees an opportunity to learn about the organization’s mission to transform the lives of homeless and at-risk youth in Dallas. Guest speaker Bianca spoke about the organization’s impact and how Promise House supports the journey from homelessness to independent living. She emphasized that Promise House is more than just a place to stay; it becomes a home and family to teens.
At this year’s luncheon, attendees had a special opportunity to make their charitable donation go further. RGK Foundation and Brinker International matched donations dollar for dollar up to $20,000. As a result of this match, Promise House received over $40,000 in donations at the event. Frost Bank and Frost Insurance also played a part in Promise House reaching their fundraising goal by donating $1500 as the Speaker Sponsor.
Promise House serves as a beacon of hope, a resource that ensures children that it will be okay and there are people out there that truly care,” said Dr. Ashley Lind, president of Promise House. “Promise House is working to make a difference for each one of these children and endeavors to impact the community as a whole. We absolutely can make a difference and, by supporting Promise House, you can make a difference too.”
Promise House: Moving Youth in Crisis toward Safety and Success
Promise House embraces homeless, runaway and at-risk youth by providing them with individualized support, skills, encouragement and hope to live a better life. Since 1984, Promise House has had an open door 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to youth and families in crisis serving nearly 70,000 children, teens and families in North Texas. Five programs cover the vital needs of youth, including emergency shelter; transitional living; pregnant and parenting teen services; individual, group and family counseling; and Street Outreach. Promise House is dedicated to providing the strength, stability and hope that youth need today to fulfill their promise for a healthy, productive and self-sufficient tomorrow. To learn more, please visitwww.promisehouse.org.
