Email from Alliance For Children Happy Holidays from Alliance For Children! Happy Holidays from Alliance For Children! We hope your holiday season is magical!   Christmas Connection 2024 was one to remember! Last week, we shared some holiday joy with our protective caregivers at our annual holiday pop-up store, Christmas Connection! Our sleigh was filled with toys for all ages, bicycles, art supplies, and games galore for our empowered adults to self-select from for each child in their care. Items donated by the generous community were assigned a point value based on their assessed worth. Caregivers were allotted six "points" for each child in their home, resulting in multiple toys and stocking stuffers fitting the age and interests of each kid. With the help of our volunteer squad, we spent eight days setting up the store, assisting families with their shopping, wrapping a plethora of gifts, and spreading holiday cheer! To everyone who contributed toys, their time, talent, or treasure that made Christmas Connection possible, THANK YOU! You ensured this holiday season was merry and bright for over 500 children being served at Alliance For Children! If you are interested in helping us build another successful event, mark your calendars for December 6-15, 2025 and be on the lookout for ways to participate next Fall. It's never too early to join our volunteer force! To get started, contact Abby at [email protected]. Upcoming Community Opportunities to Support our Mission Practice your Bingo skills and sip delicious cocktails in preparation for our 15th annual Let's Play Bingo! Ladies Luncheon! It's sure to be a fun, low-key evening benefitting our mission! No need to RSVP; simply join the fun! You’re invited to be part of the 2nd annual “Dancing with the Arlington Stars", hosted by the Rotary Club of Arlington! Each year, the event raises awareness and funds for 20+ charities in the Arlington community. Our very own, Molly Kulpa, will be taking the stage on January 27, 2025, at Texas Live! to boogie on behalf of Alliance For Children! Event begins at 5:30 pm. Dancing with the Arlington Stars Website SAVE THE DATE Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Live! by Loews - Arlington Alliance For Children proudly presents our 15th annual Let’s Play Bingo! Ladies Luncheon, a unique event to bring Tarrant County women together for a common cause: the prevention and healing of child abuse. Get ready to party like Gatsby at our fabulous event boasting a live and silent auction, new games, pulls and raffles, a delicious lunch and festive cocktails, and of course, BINGO! It'll be the cat's meow! Purchase Tables & Tickets Now! The Morris Foundation Recognizes Julie Evans Last week, our fearless CEO, Julie Evans, was honored alongside three of her area nonprofit peers at The Morris Foundation’s Partners in Progress Event. We are so grateful for her exemplary leadership and her heart for our mission and the children we serve! Congratulations, Julie! Upcoming Community Education Classes for 2025 Are you interested in learning how you can keep children in your life and the community safe? Register for our upcoming prevention awareness classes at no cost. Child Abuse Prevention 101 for Youth Serving Professionals (English) - Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 9 am - 10:30 am via Zoom or Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 9 am - 10:30 am via Zoom Discussing Body Safety with Your Children (English) - Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 9 am - 10 am via Zoom Register for Classes Visit our website to see the full list of training opportunities in 2025! Take Aim at Child Abuse! SAVE THE DATE 7th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament Friday, May 2, 2025 Alpine Shooting Range Reserve your Team Today! Share your Heart & Hands Want to make a difference in the life of a Tarrant County child? Sign up to become a volunteer and find the perfect fit for your time and talents to best support our mission and the kids we serve. Volunteer Opportunities To find the right fit for you and to take next steps, please contact Abby Sanchez at [email protected]. Office Closures While we're always on call for Tarrant County's kids, our centers will be closed on the following dates: Tuesday, December 24 in observation of Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 25 in observation of Christmas Day Tuesday, December 31 in observation of New Year's Eve Wednesday, January 1 in observation of New Year's Day   Visit our website Donate Alliance For Children | 3609 Marquita Drive | Fort Worth, TX 76116 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice