The CEC is excited to announce that Peggy Nelson is our Honorary Chairperson for this year's tournament. She'll join us at the Awards Dinner to share stories about her life with Byron Nelson and sign copies of her new book Life with Lord Byron. Don't miss this chance to hear her touching stories about the late golf legend.
The Golf Classic will be held Tuesday, September 14th at Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club in Keller. Sponsors and players will enjoy lunch, a round of golf, fun contests, cool golf gifts and a chance to win great prizes as well as a steak dinner from Outback Steakhouse Hurst. Approximately 100 golfers participate in the tournament and proceeds from the tournament benefit the CEC's programs for homeless families, victims of violence, seniors and single parents.
Sponsorships are available and include a variety of benefits including recognition
and complimentary players. Click here for
sponsorship information or to download a sponsor
commitment form. Early Bird Special! To receive the early bird pricing you must be registered by August 15. Individual players are $125, team of four is $500 and a twosome is $250.
Call the CEC at 817-281-1164 for more details about the tournament or
to register your team.
Danny and Carole Phillips
BNSF Railway
Cook Children’s Health Care System
North Hills Hospital
Texas Motor Speedway
Ark Contracting Services
Barrow Electric
Medical City of Dallas
Merle Owens Executive Search
Northstar Bank - Grapevine
Paul Campbell - AXA Advisors
Welch Engineering
XTO Energy
Outback Steakhouse
Five Star Ford
Liberty Bank
Alliance Regional Newspapers
Community Bank
Foreman, Lewis & Hutchison - Attorney's
Frost Bank
Legend Bank
The Lewis Family - Kern, Andrea, Tessa & Kai
Wortham
The 4th Annual Seasons of Hope Luncheon Style Show will take place October 15, 2010 at the Hurst Conference Center where more than 300 guests will enjoy a three-course gourmet lunch,
a fabulously fun style show and inspirational speaker. All proceeds benefit the CEC’s Open Arms Program, a two-year program dedicated to helping women and children transition to a healthy future away from violence.
Sponsorships for the event are available and include a variety of benefits including recognition and complimentary tickets to the event. Contact Brandy Schimmel at 817-281-1164 for more details.
Click here for sponsorship levels & benefits or
to download a sponsorship commitment
form.
/ Alliance Regional Newspapers
Danny and Carole Phillips
Belk Department Store (N. Fort Worth)
Bates Container
Beryl Companies
Just Between Friends Fort Worth
Randy and Debbie Clinton
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford
The David Geffen Foundation
Dubose Family Foundation/Colonial Savings, F.A.
Pier 1 Imports
91 Designs – Signs & Banners
Mid-Cities Floral -Floral Arrangements
Ourgreatcity.com - Online Media
Premiere Photography - Photography
Strategic Thinking - Graphic Design
Each year the CEC hosts a special Mother’s Day Dinner benefiting moms in
the Adopt-A-Family and Open Arms Programs. Most of these mothers are the only
adult in a family with young children and there isn't anyone to acknowledge them
on Mother's Day. The CEC staff and volunteers hold the annual dinner in their honor
to recognize their contributions to their families.
Door prizes, dinner and entertainment
are provided along with child care. This is a wonderful event that gives volunteers
a chance to meet some of the families being helped by the Adopt-A-Family and
Open Arms Programs.
This year’s event will be hosted by
the Colleyville Woman’s Club who generously provides food, beverages and
gifts as well as serve dinner to the mothers that attended.
If you would like to support this year's event by providing gifts or entertainment, please contact Donna Riddick. Volunteers are also needed to help with set up, decorating and cleaning up after the event. Please contact Cindy White about volunteering for the Mother's Day Dinner.
CEC donors make it possible for the organization
to accomplish its mission and help thousands of people in our community. Each year donors are recognized
at an annual luncheon featuring individuals who have graduated from a CEC program.
Please visit Our Support to learn more about supporting the CEC’s mission
and programs.
Each spring the CEC invites volunteers to enjoy an appreciation
dinner where dedicated volunteers are recognized for their contributions. Awards
are presented to volunteers that have made a particular contribution to the families
served by the CEC as well as volunteers who have contributed 100 hours or more
of volunteer time. These “Starflingers” receive a thank you gift
for their dedication to the CEC’s mission.
The 2009 winners are listed below.
The Henry McBroom Award honors a volunteer exemplifying the servant spirit……………...Jeff Francis
The Grimsley-Robbins Award honors the Volunteer of the Year……………………………...........Norma Bird
The David McWilliams Award honors the Adopt-A-Family Mentor of the Year………………..Kathy Parker The Family of the Year Award...................................................................................The Stambaughs
Please visit Volunteer to learn more about the numerous volunteer opportunities
available at the CEC.
Since 1998, the CEC has hosted the Back-to-School
Carnival, a fun-filled day for families in the Adopt-A-Family Program. In recent
years it has evolved into a family reunion with Adopt-A-Family graduates also
attending to update the CEC on their progress since graduation. More than 300
children and their parents typically attend the event.
Last year's Carnival had more than 300 kids and adults in attendance. Activities included a variety of family friendly entertainment
including crafts, games and a bounce house. There were door prize drawings
and lunch for all the families. The most heartwarming part of the day was when
each child received a backpack full of school supplies and a new outfit to begin
the school year.
If you would like to help with this year's event, sponsorships
are available and include recognition and publicity for your support. Please
contact Amy Walker or visit Program Event Sponsorships to learn more.
You can also “adopt” a child by providing clothing and/or
school supplies. Please contact Donna Riddick and she
will provide the name, age and sizes needed for each child you adopt.
Volunteers are needed on the Friday before the Carnival to set up for the event
and on Saturday to coordinate activities and clean up. Please contact Cindy White
to volunteer.
Five Star Ford
Community Bank
Each year the CEC hosts a Christmas event for families
in its programs as well as families from six local elementary schools. With the
help of the community, the CEC is able to provide food, toys and fellowship to
families who wouldn’t
have a Christmas without our help. More than 400 children and their parents are
expected to attend.
The CEC Family Christmas will be held at the Richland Hills
Church of Christ. Plans include a variety of family friendly entertainment including
crafts, games and a bounce house. Santa makes a special appearance at the party
and hands out gifts to each child. Other activities include lunch, family photos
and Christmas caroling. Parents have the opportunity to pick out toys for their
children and kids can make or pick out presents for their parents so everyone
has something to open on Christmas morning. Families also receive a voucher for
a holiday meal from the Food Pantry.
Sponsors are needed to provide support for the CEC’s
largest event of the year. Please contact Amy Walker or visit Program Event
Sponsorships.
If you would like to “adopt” a child or family
by providing gifts of toys and/or clothing, please contact Donna Riddick. Donna
will provide the name, age and sizes needed for each child and adult you adopt.
Would you like to host a holiday food or toy drive? Please
contact Ron Parish for a list of needed food items and suggestions for making
your food drive successful. Toys are needed for the Toy Room where parents select
a few items for children to open on Christmas day. Ron can provide a list of
suggested toys for all ages of children.
There are numerous volunteer opportunities for individuals, families and large
groups on Friday to help set up and on Saturday to coordinate activities and
clean up. Please contact Cindy White for more information or to sign up for a volunteer shift.
