Community Council of Greater Dallas

🎟️ 10 DAYS AWAY! TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!!! Join Us for a Night of Impact and Celebration! 🎉 The Community Council of Greater Dallas invites you to our 2024 Founders Awards Dinner on October 17th at the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Dallas Hotel! This special evening will highlight the inspiring work we do in the North Texas community and honor those who make it possible. ✨ Keynote Speaker: Former Mayor Mike Rawlings 🎤 Emcee: NBC 5 Anchor Meredith Land 📅 Date: October 17, 2024 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Fairmont Dallas Hotel Enjoy a complimentary cocktail hour, a silent auction, and a memorable evening celebrating those who create a positive impact every day. 💼 Corporate tables, sponsorships, and individual tickets are available now—let’s make this our most successful event yet, raising critical funds to support our programs in aging services, economic mobility, and community wellness. 💥 Secure your tickets or sponsor a table today! Sharla Myers Jafferali Jamal Anga Sanders Sean Reed Cristin Illes John Cuellar O. Samanda Gronstal Denise Gomez Augustine Jalomo Gaby Rawlings Veronica Shanklin Myron Watkins Jimmy Gaston Mark D Cooks Michael Meadows Lisa M. Ong, PCC, CPA Visit: https://lnkd.in/gRfzQk-x to learn more and purchase tickets #CommunityImpact #DallasEvents #Nonprofit #Fundraiser #FoundersAwardsDinner #SupportLocal

Dallas community, we invite you to cast your ✅ vote for our Can-Do Spirit Awards as we support our illustrious Board Chair, Anga Sanders! She exemplifies that CAN-DO SPIRIT! Vote here for Anga: https://bit.ly/47x58TR. The Awards showcase the best and brightest in our community – local visionaries and game-changers who embody the Maverick, Can-Do Spirit that sets Dallas apart – or as we lovingly call them, Can-Doers! Find more information about each nominee here: https://bit.ly/47x58TR. Anga Sanders John Cuellar Sharla Myers Jafferali Jamal Tina Holt, MBA Doris Soler O. Samanda Gronstal Julianna Jackel Cristin Illes Denise Gomez Augustine Jalomo Sean Reed Gaby Rawlings Veronica Shanklin Myron Watkins

📣 A huge THANK YOU to Charles Schwab Bank for their generous $15,000 donation to the Community Council of Greater Dallas on North Texas Giving Day!    Your support will go a long way in helping us continue our vital programs, including empowering our Economic Mobility clients as they work towards financial stability and brighter futures. Together, we are making a real difference in the lives of so many in North Texas! 💙   💙 We are truly grateful for partners like you! Sharla Myers Jafferali Jamal Tina Holt, MBA O. Samanda Gronstal Anga Sanders John Cuellar Augustine Jalomo Sean Reed #NTxGivingDay #CharlesSchwabBank #CommunityCouncilDallas

🤲💙 NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY wraps up TONIGHT! This is a critical time for the Community Council as we seek to raise funds to support our essential programs serving North Texas. This year, we have several meaningful ways for you to get involved and make an impact: *First*, we are asking if you will purchase a Ticket(s) to Our Founders Awards Dinner! Our annual Founders Awards Dinner is Oct. 17th at 6 pm at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel. Join us for an evening featuring Former Mayor Mike Rawlings as our keynote speaker and NBC 5 News Anchor Meredith Land as our Emcee. By purchasing a ticket, you'll help us celebrate our work while raising crucial funds for our programs. Here is the ticket link: https://lnkd.in/gExEHyYW *Second*, you can SPONSOR A CLIENT TICKET for this event; this will allow our clients who face homelessness, unemployment, or health issues to attend the dinner and enjoy a night of celebration and hope. Buy tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gExEHyYW; *Third* option, is to Donate Any Amount at the same link, large or small. It will go a long way in supporting our programs and the individuals and families we serve. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of those who rely on our services. Examples: •$100 could buy an emergency gift card for necessities for a family in need. •$200 could provide transportation assistance for several trips for a client to get to their job. Or help a senior get to their doctor appointments. •$300 could pay utility bills for a family in need or buy Christmas gifts and food for a low-income family with children. •$400 could buy groceries for a family for multiple weeks. •$500 could pay for four days of respite for a caregiver taking care of a family member with Alzheimer's. •$600 could pay for an emergency week-long hotel stay for a flood victim or newly homeless person trying to find housing; or materials for 10 participants in a chronic disease, fall prevention, or diabetes self-management class. •$800 could pay electric and water bills for two months for a family in crisis. •$1000 could provide rental assistance for an older adult or pay tuition tor a low income person to get training for a better job. •$2000 could provide rental assistance for the family of a client (with children) while they are training for living wage job. We invite you to visit our website to make your donation during this period of giving or on the day itself. Your support will help us continue our mission to improve lives and strengthen our community. Thank you for standing with us. We greatly appreciate your generosity and commitment to the work we do together. We look forward to your participation in making a difference in our community.  #northtexasgivingday #northtexasgivingdaynow #NorthTexasGivingDay2024 #northtexasgivingday2024 #northtexasgivingday

🤲💙 NORTH TEXAS GIVING is now thru on September 19th! This is a critical time for the Community Council as we seek to raise funds to support our essential programs serving North Texas. This year, we have several meaningful ways for you to get involved and make an impact: *First*, we are asking if you will purchase a Ticket(s) to Our Founders Awards Dinner! Our annual Founders Awards Dinner is Oct. 17th at 6 pm at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel. Join us for an evening featuring Former Mayor Mike Rawlings as our keynote speaker and NBC 5 News Anchor Meredith Land as our Emcee. By purchasing a ticket, you'll help us celebrate our work while raising crucial funds for our programs. Here is the ticket link: https://lnkd.in/gExEHyYW *Second*, you can SPONSOR A CLIENT TICKET for this event; this will allow our clients who face homelessness, unemployment, or health issues to attend the dinner and enjoy a night of celebration and hope. Buy tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gExEHyYW; *Third* option, is to Donate Any Amount at the same link, large or small. It will go a long way in supporting our programs and the individuals and families we serve. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of those who rely on our services. Examples: •$100 could buy an emergency gift card for necessities for a family in need. •$200 could provide transportation assistance for several trips for a client to get to their job. Or help a senior get to their doctor appointments. •$300 could pay utility bills for a family in need or buy Christmas gifts and food for a low-income family with children. •$400 could buy groceries for a family for multiple weeks. •$500 could pay for four days of respite for a caregiver taking care of a family member with Alzheimer's. •$600 could pay for an emergency week-long hotel stay for a flood victim or newly homeless person trying to find housing; or materials for 10 participants in a chronic disease, fall prevention, or diabetes self-management class. •$800 could pay electric and water bills for two months for a family in crisis. •$1000 could provide rental assistance for an older adult or pay tuition tor a low income person to get training for a better job. •$2000 could provide rental assistance for the family of a client (with children) while they are training for living wage job. We invite you to visit our website to make your donation during this period of giving or on the day itself. Your support will help us continue our mission to improve lives and strengthen our community. Thank you for standing with us. We greatly appreciate your generosity and commitment to the work we do together. We look forward to your participation in making a difference in our community. Sharla Myers John Cuellar Anga Sanders Tina Holt, MBA O. Samanda Gronstal Doris Soler Veronica Shanklin #northtexasgivingday #northtexasgivingdaynow #NorthTexasGivingDay2024 #northtexasgivingday2024 #NorthTexasGivingDay

🤲💙 NORTH TEXAS GIVING is now thru on September 19th! This is a critical time for the Community Council as we seek to raise funds to support our essential programs serving North Texas. This year, we have several meaningful ways for you to get involved and make an impact: *First*, we are asking if you will purchase a Ticket(s) to Our Founders Awards Dinner! Our annual Founders Awards Dinner is Oct. 17th at 6 pm at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel. Join us for an evening featuring Former Mayor Mike Rawlings as our keynote speaker and NBC 5 News Anchor Meredith Land as our Emcee. By purchasing a ticket, you'll help us celebrate our work while raising crucial funds for our programs. Here is the ticket link: https://lnkd.in/gExEHyYW *Second*, you can SPONSOR A CLIENT TICKET for this event; this will allow our clients who face homelessness, unemployment, or health issues to attend the dinner and enjoy a night of celebration and hope. Buy tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gExEHyYW; *Third* option, is to Donate Any Amount at the same link, large or small. It will go a long way in supporting our programs and the individuals and families we serve. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of those who rely on our services. Examples: •$100 could buy an emergency gift card for necessities for a family in need. •$200 could provide transportation assistance for several trips for a client to get to their job. Or help a senior get to their doctor appointments. •$300 could pay utility bills for a family in need or buy Christmas gifts and food for a low-income family with children. •$400 could buy groceries for a family for multiple weeks. •$500 could pay for four days of respite for a caregiver taking care of a family member with Alzheimer's. •$600 could pay for an emergency week-long hotel stay for a flood victim or newly homeless person trying to find housing; or materials for 10 participants in a chronic disease, fall prevention, or diabetes self-management class. •$800 could pay electric and water bills for two months for a family in crisis. •$1000 could provide rental assistance for an older adult or pay tuition tor a low income person to get training for a better job. •$2000 could provide rental assistance for the family of a client (with children) while they are training for living wage job. We invite you to visit our website to make your donation during this period of giving or on the day itself. Your support will help us continue our mission to improve lives and strengthen our community. Thank you for standing with us. We greatly appreciate your generosity and commitment to the work we do together. We look forward to your participation in making a difference in our community. Sharla Myers John Cuellar Anga Sanders Veronica Shanklin Cristin Illes Jafferali Jamal Gaby Rawlings Sean Reed Myron Watkins Keith Thode Augustine Jalomo O. #northtexasgivingday #northtexasgivingdaynow #NorthTexasGivingDay2024 #northtexasgivingday2024 #NorthTexasGivingDay

Today, we celebrate the hardworking individuals who contribute to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our community. Whether you're a frontline worker, a community advocate, a small business owner, or a dedicated volunteer, your efforts make our neighborhoods thrive. At the Community Council, we're committed to supporting North Texas by providing essential services, resources, and opportunities that uplift our workforce and empower our community. Let's take this day to rest, reflect, and recognize the vital role that labor plays in shaping our future. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day! 🛠️💪 #LaborDay #CommunityCouncilDallas #NorthTexas #ThankYouWorkers

🎉 🏆 Join us for an unforgettable evening at Community Council of Greater Dallas Founders Awards Dinner on October 17th, 2024 at the Fairmont Dallas. Our theme, "Be the Change," is inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s powerful words and reflects the work we’ve been doing for over 80 years. We’re excited to welcome our keynote speaker, 59th Mayor of Dallas, Mike Rawlings, and NBC 5 News Anchor Meredith Land as our emcee. Don't miss out on this incredible event! Purchase your tickets or secure your sponsorship today. Help us fulfill our mission to improve the quality of life in Dallas by alleviating poverty, fostering independence and wellness and connecting people to the resources they need. 📅 Date: October 17th, 2024  ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM  📍 Location: Fairmont Dallas Hotel 🎟️ Click here or Scan the QR Code, to buy your tickets or become a sponsor: https://lnkd.in/gRfzQk-x Together, let's "Be the Change" in North Texas! 💙 #BeTheChange #FoundersAwardsDinner #CommunityCouncilDallas Sharla Myers Jafferali Jamal Anga Sanders Sean Reed O. Samanda Gronstal Doris Soler Myron Watkins Jessica Walker Julianna Jackel John Cuellar Augustine Jalomo Veronica Shanklin Jimmy Gaston

Community Council of Greater Dallas is proud to announce our 2024 Founders Award Winners! Join us, as we celebrate their remarkable contributions to our community at our FOUNDERS AWARDS DINNER, October 17th, 2024 at the Fairmont Dallas 🏆🎟️ Get your tickets now! #CCGDFounderAwards #CommunityExcellence #DallasPride 🥳👏🥂Steve Love Sharla Myers Dallas Housing Coalition Resource Center Viola's House McKesson Mari Tietze Anga Sanders Tina Holt, MBA Jafferali Jamal O. Samanda Gronstal Jessica Walker Doris Soler Bryan Tony Gaby Rawlings Gunnar Rawlings Fairmont Dallas

We are saddened to announce the passing of Corina Castro, the longest-tenured employee in CCGD history. She passed away July 3, 2024, after celebrating her 49th Anniversary with Community Council. Corina was a cherished member of Community Council of Greater Dallas. Corina’s mother was instrumental in the War on Poverty in the 1960’s and introduced Corina to Community Council in 1975 when she was 19 years old. Corina was hired as a secretary to the Executive Director Norman Morehead in 1975. He was the first Director of the Dallas Area Agency on Aging which was under Community Council. She worked for Mr. Morehead for 30 years until his retirement. After he left, she continued to work for Community Council in its Agency on Aging division. She was in charge of preparing for all of the Agency on Aging’s Community Events and made sure that everything was presented professionally and smoothly. She was actively involved with the Texas Silver Haired Legislators and the DAAA Advisory Council. Corina was a constant reassuring presence at Community Council working under 6 different supervisors and under 5 different CEOs. She was committed to helping those in her community who were living in poverty and spent her life assisting others. Corina loved to read and share books and had a book exchange with several employees who shared her passion for reading. Her co-workers especially remember Corina for her meticulous organization and her tireless dedication to her job. Even though she hated driving, and often rode the bus to work, she showed up for her job. Through snow, sleet, or rain she set an example for the rest of the staff with her hard work and cheerful disposition. Her absence leaves a hole in our hearts. In Corina’s honor, the Community Council’s "Employee of the Year Award" has been renamed the "Corina Castro Employee of the Year Award." Thank you, Corina, for your service to Community Council and to our Dallas Community. You are deeply missed. Anga Sanders Sharla Myers John Cuellar Jafferali Jamal Jessica Walker O. Samanda Gronstal Doris Soler Denise Gomez Augustine Jalomo Gaby Rawlings Sean Reed Myron Watkins Veronica Shanklin Keith Thode Jimmy Gaston