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More than at any other time

of year, the holidays are

when we offer thanks for the

blessings of life. This year

has been an exceptional one for the Briggs

Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty family.

We have been privileged to participate in

unprecedented expansion in our area—not just

as real estate professionals but as neighbors

and friends grateful for the many opportunities

to serve in the communities where we live,

work and play.

In this issue of PaperCity, we are pleased to

shine the light on many of the servant leaders

making our community better and stronger.

And we do this not just to thank them but to

inspire others to roll up their sleeves and help

in some way.

You will hear from many of our agents and

their families who are passing on the tradition

of fundraising, volunteering and helping to set

the servant leader example. And you’ll have

the opportunity to meet many of the “angels”

who quietly go about caring for neighbors in

need and making our community a better place

to live.

We’ll introduce you to the elementary age,

Wee Volunteers who collect food for children

in crisis and spend Saturday’s covering up

graffiti on playgrounds. Then you’ll meet an

inspiring mom who’s made her way from

middle school pregnancy to working on her

nursing degree at UTD—thanks to the YMCA’s

outstanding Nurse/Family Partnership program.

And because serving can be as easy as driving

a car, we’re pleased to highlight the American

Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery volunteers

who transport patients to and from doctor

appointments and chemotherapy treatments.

The holiday season is when we count our

blessings and thank those who’ve contributed

so much to our community. I hope you will

embrace the spirit of the season and carry that

faith, hope and joy throughout the New Year.

Thank you for allowing us to remain a part of

your lives. We wish you and yours a wonderful

holiday.

Saluting Those

Who Serve

Robbie Briggs

President and CEOBriggs Freeman Sotheby’s International [email protected]

SOUTHLAKE112 State Street, Ste. 200Southlake, Texas 76092

BALLPARK1000 Ballpark Way, Ste. 306

Arlington, Texas 76011

RANCH AND LAND DIVISION2913 Fairmount, Ste. 200

Dallas, Texas 75201

UPTOWN2500 Cedar Springs Dallas, Texas 75201

MAIN OFFICE5600 W. Lovers Lane, Ste. 224

Dallas, Texas 75209

LAKEWOOD6301 Gaston Ave., Plaza 170

Dallas, Texas 75214

SOUTHLAKE112 State Street, Ste. 200Southlake, Texas 76092

BALLPARK1000 Ballpark Way, Ste. 306

Arlington, Texas 76011

RANCH & LAND DIVISION2913 Fairmount, Ste. 200

Dallas, Texas 75201

UPTOWN2500 Cedar Springs Dallas, Texas 75201

DALLAS5600 W. Lovers Lane, Ste. 224

Dallas, Texas 75209

The holiday season is when we count our blessings and

thank those who’ve contributed so much to our community.”

E ach year our family par t ic ipates in the Carry the Load Memorial Day walk. This patr iot ic event helps us remember the mi l i tary, law

enforcement, f i re f ighters and rescue personnel who sacr i f i ce for us dai ly . carrytheload.org

AMY BURGHERc [email protected]

C amp Sweeney is des igned spec i f i ca l ly for k ids wi th diabetes. I t i s a welcoming camp

where k ids have fun, make f r iends, exper ience outdoor l i fe and learn about d iabetes. To support Camp Sweeney, a fundrais ing event wi l l be held February 11, 2015. For detai ls , p lease v is i t campsweeney.org.

CARRY THE LOAD

CAMP SWEENEY

B raveLove is a pro-adopt ion movement dedicated to changing the percept ion of adopt ion by acknowledging bi r th moms for

thei r brave dec is ion. Our family bel ieves that b i r th moms are heroes, and adopt ion can be a beaut i fu l th ing!

bravelove.org

JOAN ELEAZERc [email protected]

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We live to give the “extraordinary” in all we do As we serve our clients, community and world

BRAVELOVE

HOLLY BOCK DEASONc 214.930.3000

[email protected]

I was honored to be the 2014 event chai r for the second annual Women’s Forum of Nexus Recovery

Center . My team and I are commit ted to ra is ing awareness about teens who suf fer addic t ion and t rauma — and how this

af fects our c i ty , community and famil ies . nexusrecovery.org

NEXUS RECOVERY CENTER

BECKY FREYc 214.536.4727 [email protected]

CARRY THE LOAD Marches for the Fallen

SNOWBALL EXPRESS Healing Families of the Fallen

WOUNDED WARRIORS Service and Sacrifice

alker Stovall’s father

died a decade ago.

After driving 10,000

miles delivering

supplies to American troops

in Iraq, the truck the Army

National Guardsman drove hit a roadside bomb. Walter wears

his dad’s hat and dog tag and was thrilled last year when

Carry The Load marchers asked him to be the flag bearer as

they passed through Memphis, TN.

While marching, he met Stephen Holley, a former Navy Seal,

who co-founded Carry The Load with fellow former Seal

Clint Bruce. “That relationship (with Holley) has been

really cool,” said Mom, Natalie Stovall Frady.

To increase awareness and raise more than $2

million over the past four years to honor fallen soldiers,

policemen, firemen and other first responders, Carry

The Load walks each spring 1,600 miles from the

cemetery at West Point, NY, to Dallas, arriving on

Memorial Day. “It is really an uplifting way to recognize

the holiday,” Ms. Frady said. “You feel you are doing

something.”


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SOLD - 4409 S Versailles Avenue

HELPING MY CLIENTS BUILD WEALTH.

Acting on Faith

hile mentoring a child

through a West Dallas ministry,

Reid Porter had a transformative

experience that lead to a keen

understanding of how run-down

and abandoned properties affect a

community. The recent law school

graduate soon left private practice

to create Advocates for Community

Transformation (ACT). His five-year-

old, faith-based organization helps

empower local residents to become

dedicated advocates for their own

neighborhoods.

ACT is focused on inspiring inner-

city residents, through legal advocacy,

to seek resolution for crime-ridden

properties. “Drug houses adversely

affect the quality of life for people living

around them and are the root cause of

criminal activity in the neighborhoods,”

says Porter. “These houses harbor

individuals who use the

property for criminal activity

of all kinds. Neighbors are left

feeling like prisoners in their

own homes.”

The results are inspirational –

children are able to walk safely

to school, property values for

residents and businesses are

increasing and there’s less

demand for law enforcement

and emergency medical

services. actdallas.org

Protecting All of God’s Creatures

hen Tom

Hill’s parents

gifted him

a trip to Africa

in 1972, little did they know

he’d discover a passion that

would guide his entire adult

life. Hill, a native of Dallas who

spends nine months of the year

in Kenya, is at the center of the

Big Life Foundation, a wildlife

and wilderness conservation

group known for its innovative

approach to saving the animals

and the culture along the Tanzania/

Kenya border. “If you are going

to save the African wildlife and

wilderness, you have to work

within the culture and traditions

to be successful,” said Hill.

To battle elephant poachers,

the group uses tracker dogs

to trail illegal hunters through

the country’s rough terrain. The

dogs work with Big Life rangers

to locate teams of poachers –

many of whom are afraid of the

“supernatural” tracking powers of

these dogs.

The group also has pioneered a

program that compensates Maasai

tribesmen when their livestock is

killed by predatory animals. The

compensation program has ended

a major threat to Kenya’s lion

population. biglife.org

Living Out Loudn 2006, Monty

Huffington

was diagnosed

with Parkinson’s

disease, a degenerative

neurological disease that

affects movement. One of

the primary symptoms of the

disease is the softened and

eventual loss of one’s voice.

“Right away I started therapy

at UT Southwestern and

saw a lot of success, but my

voice was getting weaker and

weaker,” Huffington said. A doctor suggested

he start therapy at the Parkinson Voice Project,

the only nonprofit of its kind. The program pairs

speech-language pathologists with patients to

master “speaking with intent.”

The program changed Huffington’s life.

“Before Parkinson’s I was a soft-spoken guy, but

after going through the SPEAK OUT! program,

people told me I had a stronger voice than

before my diagnosis,” he said.

Huffington’s passion for this program is even

stronger than his voice. He helped found The

LOUD Crowd, a Parkinson’s support group. “A

big part of this disease is that there will come a

point when you can’t speak anymore, but with

this program people have a voice until the end,”

he said.

parkinsonvoiceproject.org

T H E S P E A K O U T ! P R O G R A M , P E O P L E TO L D M E I H A D A

ST R O N G E R VO I C E T H A N B E F O R E M Y D I AG N O S I S .”

IF YOU ARE GOING TO SAVE THE AFRICAN WILDLIFE AND WILDERNESS, YOU HAVE TO WORK WITHIN THE CULTURE AND TRADITIONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL.”

Photo courtesy of Will G

raham

ACT IS FOCUSED ON INSPIRING INNER-CITY RESIDENTS, THROUGH LEGAL ADVOCACY, TO SEEK RESOLUTION FOR CRIME-RIDDEN PROPERTIES.”

THEY’RE LIVING, BREATHING ANGELS, NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS WHO ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES

AND LEND A HAND TO THOSE IN NEED—WORKING TIRELESSLY WITHOUT ACCOLADES OR

Advocates for Community Transformation Big Life Foundation

Parkinson Voice Project

This material does not constitute an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy in any state where registration is required if such registration requirements have not been filed. Certain described services are subject to future modification by the Condominium Association and may be subject to additional fees. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (and unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each office is Independently Owned and Operated.

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E X C E P T I O N A L W I T H O U T E X C E P T I O N.

F rom i ts beginning as a basketbal l tournament to i ts impact on funding youth miss ion t r ips , Swishin’ for

Miss ion has been a wonder ful way to share wi th our k ids and open thei r hearts for others in need. hpumc.org

TESSA MOSTELLERc [email protected]

W hen my daughter L ibby was in middle school , she suggested we adopt angels f rom NorthPark Center ’s Angel

Tree. L ibby ’s now in col lege, but we s t i l l adopt s ix angels every year . I hope i t becomes your family t radi t ion too. salvationarmydfw.orgT wenty-three years ago the

love of my l i fe was diagnosed with Mult ip le Sc leros is . My

dream…a wor ld f ree of MS! Join the movement at mstexas.org.

SWISHIN’ FOR MISSION

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE


T hrough l i fesaving vacc ines, emergency re l ie f , educat ional opportuni t ies and more, UNICEF helps chi ldren in need

al l over the wor ld—91% of every dol lar spent goes di rect ly to ass is t chi ldren. I know my support t ru ly makes a di f ference. unicefusa.org

JEAN BATEMANc [email protected]

UNICEF

FAISAL HALUMc 214.240.2575

[email protected]

DIXEY ARTERBURNc 214.232.5054 [email protected]

REASON FOR THE SEASON

M y ent i re family is proud to support VMLC with i ts mult ip le campuses dedicated to improving Engl ish l i teracy among

non-Engl ish speaking adul ts and thei r chi ldren through i ts programs in communicat ion and l i fe sk i l l s . vmlc.org

M y family is proud to support Equest ’s Hooves for Heroes Program. The group provides hope and heal ing

through therapeut ic r id ing serv ices, f ree of charge, to our wel l-deserv ing veterans . equest.org

GAYLE JOHANSENc [email protected]

I t i s a pr iv i lege for me to serve on the Board of the Women of Saint Michael .

Through the Women’s Exchange and other fundraisers , we granted $500,000 in 2014 to char i t ies serv ing Dal las County. Helping those in need is the greatest g i f t . saintmichael.org

JAN BALDWINc 214.244.3408

[email protected]

M y family and I are longt ime volunteers at Crossroads Community Serv ices—the largest provider of food for those

in need in the North Texas. Last year CCS dis t r ibuted more than 3 mi l l ion pounds of food throughout Greater Dal las. ccsdallas.org

MICHAEL CAMPBELLc 214.676.0399 [email protected]

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY SERVICES

VICKERY MEADOW LEARNING CENTER

WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL


EQUEST HOOVES FOR HEROES

PENNY TOWER COOKc [email protected]


E ighteen-year-old Angelica

Rodriguez was not supposed

have this life. Pregnant at 13 with little

support and even fewer opportunities,

Angelica joined the YWCA of

Metropolitan Dallas’ Nurse-Family

Partnership – a program that pairs a

licensed nurse with a teen mom for 60

home visits over two years.

“Holly taught me everything – like

what was happening with my body,

that I should read to my son every day

to help him build his vocabulary and

how to keep control of tense situations

with my family,” said Rodriguez, who

fast-tracked high school and graduated

with her Associates in Science. Now

she is pursuing a nursing degree at

the University of Texas at Arlington.

Rodriguez’s son, Sebastian, is also a star

student – already reading in both English

and Spanish at only 5 years old.

According to Jennifer Ware, CEO

of the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas,

currently 286,000 women and girls

live in poverty in Dallas County, and

that number is expected to increase by

another 100,000 by 2020. Programs

such as these address poverty where it

starts – in the family. ywcadallas.org

Many women faced with

an unplanned pregnancy

feel hopeless – as if they have no

options. “While working at Thrive

Pregnancy Resource Center, I noticed

many women weren’t considering

adoption,” said Ellen Porter, founder of

BraveLove, a hub for adoption stories

and education that works to remove

the stigma of adoption.

For Porter, adoption isn’t just a job; it’s quite literally her way

of life. With two biological and two internationally adopted

children, Porter knows “the beauty adoption brings.”

“At BraveLove we champion mothers who have made this

tough choice and show the world, through people’s stories,

that adoption is a beautiful, brave and loving choice,” said

Porter.

If nothing more, BraveLove is an opportunity for the birth

mothers, who often feel unheard, to have a voice, said Porter.

“My heart goes out to the mothers who carried my babies. I

know I may never meet them, but I want them to know their

children are beloved.” bravelove.org

BETSY STERNc [email protected]

9700 Audubon Place | $7,250,000

As a young girl, Angela Fields lacked exposure

to positive opportunities – something she’s

devoted her

life to changing

on behalf of all

underprivileged

girls. Fields is

the founder

and executive

director of Rae’s

Hope, a nonprofit

organization

that provides

life skills, fitness

and education to

underprivileged

girls across Dallas.

In 2008, just as Fields was starting to build the

foundation for Rae’s Hope, she was diagnosed

with breast cancer. “It was hard for me, but the girls

inspired me and kept me going,” said Fields.

For years as a volleyball coach and teacher, Fields

saw that it was easier to teach life lessons on the

court. Along with coaching volleyball, Rae’s Hope

teaches nutrition, healthy living, conflict resolution,

etiquette and financial literacy at four locations across

Dallas.

Fields said these girls are like her own daughters.

“My husband and I never had children, so we see

these girls as God’s gift to us and we love each one of

them.” raeshope.org

MOTHERS may come in ALL SHAPES AND SIZES but their LOVING HEARTS and COMMITMENT to CARING knows NO BOUNDS.

Rae’s Hope

YWCA Nurse-Family PartnershipFOUNDATION FOR A BETTER LIFE

LIFE LESSONS FOR GIRLSTHE GIFT OF ADOPTIONBraveLove

C arry the Load is dedicated to support ing f i rs t responders : mi l i tary, pol ice, f i re f ighters and

emergency response. We are determined to never forget those on the f ront l ines who provide for our secur i ty and defense. carrytheload.org

STEPHANEE BATESc [email protected]

W hat a pr iv i lege i t i s to support th is amazing minis t ry protect ing those

most vulnerable—the unborn. The center provides resources to women and famil ies wi thin our community in order to help them raise a chi ld. prestonwoodpregnancy.org

SETH POGOLOFFc [email protected]

C ounci l for L i fe p lays an integral ro le in educat ing our community about issues

concerning l i fe . The Pogolof f fami ly is proud to support them in support ing l i fe . councilforlife.org

CARRY THE LOAD

COUNCIL FOR LIFE PRESTONWOOD PREGNANCY CENTER

W esley-Rankin provides educat ional enr ichment, academic support , and car ing re lat ionships in

West Dal las. Our goal i s measurable and t ransformat ional impact through af terschool and summer camp for chi ldren

and youth, a long with dai ly adul t and senior c i t izen programs . wesleyrankin.org

LUCY JOHNSONc [email protected]


WESLEY-RANKIN COMMUNITY CENTER

VICKI FOSTERc 214.642.8966

[email protected]

Thank you to all of my special friends and clients for another fabulous year.

May your holidays be filled with

joy, laughter and love!

There’s no place

like Home

for the Holidays...

Diane DuVal l -Rogers

c [email protected]

dianeduvallrogers.com


3701 Lexington Avenue

RECENTLY SOLD

Represented Buyer

6614 BrookshireRECENTLY SOLD

Represented Seller

3416 Drexel Drive | $3,495,000

LINDY MAHONEYc 214.546.1555

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3831 Turtle Creek Blvd, #24B | The Warrington $3,900,000 | $3,900,000

3712 Alice Circle | $10,500,000

When Brooke Tinch

and her friends had

their first volunteer-themed

play date, it became clear

that they wanted to instill

a passion for service in

their children. Brooke soon

discovered the women at

Wee Volunteer, and she has

been a force for good through

the organization ever since.

Offering age-appropriate and

child-friendly service projects,

Wee Volunteer ensures

that children of all ages can

understand the importance of giving back. A variety of

projects and schedules offer something for every family –

from Wipe Out Graffiti events to playing with dogs at the

SPCA of Texas.

“It really teaches your kids perspective,” Brooke says.

“It’s great for them to realize at a young age that there

are other children and families out there who are not as

blessed.”

Whether delivering meals to needy families or just

spending time with those less fortunate, Wee Volunteers

do their part to ensure that the next generation knows the

importance of blessing others. weevolunteer.org

It’s not about creating a

better picture. It’s about

making a better life.

Angry outbursts, little

communication and isolating

behavior led one young boy

to Art Station Fort Worth,

where licensed therapists encouraged him to create

a 3-D model of his ideal city. The result was a city with

no school and a large jail to lock up the bad guys.

Through support and encouragement, therapists

learned that the boy was being bullied and felt

powerless to make it stop. They worked with him to

develop ways to stand up for himself, ask for help and

begin making productive friendships.

“When people are unable to find the words to

describe something difficult, art therapy provides

a visual language to express anxiety, trauma,

grief, developmental delays, behavior issues and

life challenges,” said Peggy Marshall, CEO of Art

Station Fort Worth. The only nonprofit, art-based

therapy program of its kind in North Texas, Art

Station Fort Worth serves children, teens and adults

and even has a program for returning veterans

experiencing difficulty with the transition to civilian life. theartstation.org

For his 6th birthday, April

Gorman’s son surprised her

when, in place of toys and games, he

asked for socks to help homeless people

he had seen on Dallas streets. When

he gave out the socks one morning at

the Stewpot, those who received them

showered smiles on the young Gorman.

That inspired him and his mother to

begin raising money to buy more

clothing for the needy.

Now, two years later, dozens of

elementary school-aged children have

become philanthropists. Named the Little

Stewpot Stewards, the children raise

money through lemonade stand receipts

and selling donuts. The Exchange

Club of Lake Highlands contributed

$150 to further the Little Stewpot

Stewards efforts to raise awareness

and ease the challenges of poverty and

homelessness.

Established by First Presbyterian

Church, The Stewpot is the sole meal

provider at The Bridge, Dallas’ homeless

assistance center, serving 1,500 to 2,000

meals every day. thestewpot.org

Throughout our area, the youngest in need are met with open hearts and helping hands.

ART STATION FORT WORTHWEE VOLUNTEERS

Wishing our Clients,

Friends and Family

a Joyous Holiday filled

with Peace, Love ,

and Prosperity.

JEANNIE NETHERYC 2 1 4 . 8 0 3 . 3 7 8 7

j n e t h e r y @ b r i g g s f r e e m a n . c o m

PAMELA BRANNONC 2 1 4 . 9 1 2 . 1 7 5 6

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Throughout the holiday season and beyond, North Texans find countless ways to have fun, get fit and raise funds for worthy causes.

L overs of trains can enjoy 2,500 feet of train track

winding through miniature landmarks like Reunion

Tower, the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore. Proceeds provide almost one-third of the annual operating budget for the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. Nov. 22-Jan 4. rmhdallas.org L ove for Kids

hosts over 3,000 children with the largest Christmas Party for

underprivileged children in Texas. Children ages 6-12 enjoy a day of entertainment, horseback riding, outdoor games, hayrides, food and prizes. Saturday, December 13. loveforkidsinc.orgCASA SUPERHERO RUN

CASA of Tarrant County hosts the Superhero Run/

Walk at Globe Life Park in Arlington December 13. This family-friendly 5K run and 1-mile Fun Run supports abused and neglected children in foster care. speakupforachild.org

METROPCS DALLAS MARATHON

The MetroPCS Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon and

Behringer Relay is flat, fast and features a scenic course highlighting the best areas of Dallas. The race, which benefits Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, will be held Sunday, December 14. dallasmarathon.com

JINGLE BELL RUN

The 2014 Dallas Jingle Bell Run benefiting the Trinity Strand Trail

and Mavs Foundation will be held Sunday, December 21, at the Hilton Anatole. This

family-friendly event offers festivities, fun and food. A one-mile fun run begins at 6 p.m. and the 5K race begins at 6:30 p.m. dallasjinglebellrun.com

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CUSTOM DOGHOUSES

Custom doghouses are on display as

the SPCA of Texas joins forces with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry of Greater Dallas and others

for the Home for the Holidays doghouse exhibition at NorthPark Center. Doghouses will be raffled off and proceeds benefit the SPCA of Texas’ 2014 efforts to rescue, heal and find homes for thousands of animals. spca.org

The CPPC’s second annual luncheon and auction, Staubachs Connect, features

speakers Marianne and Roger Staubach and raises critical funds for CPPC, a program offering educational, vocational, social and recreational services for adults with special needs. January 23, 2015, at Frontier of Flight Museum. mycppc.org

BIG D CLIMB BENEFITING THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

North Texas’ biggest stair climb will be held at Comerica Bank Tower in downtown Dallas. Race up 58 stories

(1,276 steps) to raise money for blood cancer research and patient services. January 31, 2015. bigdclimb.org

TRAINS AT NORTHPARK

{Nov. 22-Jan 4.}

CRYSTAL CHARITY BALL {December 6 }

T he Crystal Charity Ball, which supports various children’s organizations

and beneficiaries, takes place at the Hilton Anatole December 6 and celebrates those who make

contributions to children’s charities in Dallas County. crystalcharityball.org

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CHRISTMAS POPS WITH THE DSO

Lawrence Loh conducts The Dallas Symphony’s

beloved holiday tradition. This year’s all-new concert features holiday favorites, Christmas classics, majestic choir music and a sing-along to familiar carols—all benefitting DSO programs. December 5-7 and 12-21. mydso.com

{December 5-7 and 12-21}

TREATS OF CHRISTMAS

Head to NorthPark Center for the ultimate holiday bake sale benefiting the North Texas Food Bank’s Cooking Matters, which helps

families learn to prepare healthy, affordable meals. Presented by the Texas Chefs Association, the sale includes gourmet cakes, sweets, pies and cookies by premier chefs. Saturday, December 20. texaschefsassociation.org

{December 20}

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{January 31}

CONNECTING POINT OF PARK CITIES 2ND ANNUAL LUNCHEON

{January 23}

LOVE FOR KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY

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I had a chance to work on a house th is summer and found i t to be rewarding and upl i f t ing to be

around the volunteers who do this a l l the t ime. I h ighly recommend this to everyone! dallasareahabitat.org

LISA BESSERERc 214.543.2940 [email protected]

O ur family has several members wi th Juveni le

Diabetes. We support the JDRF and i ts research and many contr ibut ions toward bet ter management and, hopeful ly , someday a cure for th is d isease . jdrf.org

POGIRc 214.244.3103

[email protected]

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

SHELTON SCHOOL

C hi ldCareGroup’s cont inued abi l i ty to provide qual i ty educat ion to infants , toddlers , and preschoolers i s a cause

that resonates deeply wi thin my heart . Having f ive chi ldren of my own, I understand the s igni f i cance of implement ing a valuable educat ion into a chi ld’s l i fe beginning at an ear ly age. childcaregroup.org

CHRISTY BERRYc [email protected]


CHILDCARE GROUP

JUDY SESSIONSc 214.354.5556

[email protected]

JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH

FOUNDATIONW e are so grateful for the amazing Shel ton School .

I t t ru ly makes a di f ference serv ing and empower ing the l ives of s tudents who learn di f ferent ly through educat ion, evaluat ion, therapy, research and outreach. shelton.org

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Homes for the HolidaysWe are grateful for our wonderful friends, clients and families—and

wish everyone the best in this Holiday Season.

Ginger Noblesc [email protected]

Susan Baldwinc [email protected]

Fiona Richardsc [email protected]

Katie Hughesc [email protected]

6312 Carrington Drive


3529 Wentwood Drive

4611 Beverly Drive

9784 Audubon Place

Listed as #11 in the Leading Residential Realtors List by the Dallas Business Journal

When most families are gathered in their comfortable homes, ready

to celebrate the holiday season with

their loved ones, Lisa Ernst and

2,500 SoupMobile volunteers spend

Christmas Eve with the homeless.

Partnered with the Omni Hotel, the

SoupMobile welcomes 500 homeless

men, women and children for a night of

holiday cheer and heartfelt ministry in

Dallas’ iconic luxury hotel. Lisa and her

counterparts ensure that each person has

a warm bed, several warm meals and

plenty of fun.The guests are honored with

a banquet, a movie night and a Christmas

Eve church service.

“They’re treated like royalty,” Lisa says. “When

they wake up Christmas morning, they’re not

under a bridge; they’re in a warm bed in a safe

place.”

The SoupMobile works year-round delivering

meals to the homeless in Dallas, but this

Christmas Eve celebration is a truly selfless

expression of the holiday spirit.

soupmobile.org

T H E S O U P M O B I L E W O R K S Y E A R - R O U N D D E L I V E R I N G M E A L S T O T H E H O M E L E S S I N D A L L A S , B U T T H I S C H R I S T M A S E V E C E L E B R A T I O N I S A T R U L Y S E L F L E S S E X P R E S S I O N O F T H E H O L I D A Y S P I R I T .

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HOMEROOM AT THE INN PUPPY LOVE

When Valerie Jones became an empty nester, she knew she wanted to spend her newly acquired free time volunteering and giving back. After almost a year of research, she fell in love with the mission of the SPCA of Texas, the private and independently funded nonprofit that provides love and care to homeless and neglected animals. Through training classes, Jones learned to assist in the surgery room, work with behavior training and

provide excellent foster care. “It’s probably one of the best

decisions I’ve ever made in my life,” she says. “I’m an animal lover, and all of their training and the way they treat their animals is so positive and loving.” The SPCA strives to give each animal the attention it deserves. Jones is a shining example of a heart truly dedicated to helping those who cannot speak for themselves. spca.org

TO CALL‘Tis the season of celebration and thanks—the perfect time to focus on finding a forever home for all of God’s creatures.

ANN HUGHES | c 214.801.1442

[email protected]

6642 Greenwich Lane SOLD | Listed for $899,000 6159 Kenwood Avenue | $420,000

JANE TAYLOR | c 214.289.3617

[email protected]

3029 Westminster Avenue | Pending

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Mac Robinson left his daughter almost 20 years ago to pursue his crack cocaine addiction. His

journey took him to 21 different drug

rehabilitation facilities, and he tried to

commit suicide three times.

Today Robinson, 53, is sober and

a student at the World Impact Bible

Seminary with plans to open his own

ministry to help other men on the

street. And he is trying to be a father

again, a part of the life of his now

26-year-old daughter.

The reason for the turnaround in

Robinson’s life is his association with

Men of Nehemiah. The organization,

founded by Pastor Louis Harrell in

2009, provides men a place to live,

substance abuse counseling, life skills

training and help finding a job. The

organization houses and treats about 40

men at a time. In its short history, 30

men have graduated from the year-long

program and are employed.

The son of an Army colonel and

Pentecostal minister, Harrell uses

military-style training to help the men’s

recovery and re-orientation of their

thinking. themenofnehemiah.org

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elebrate the Wonder and the Joy of the Holiday SeasonC

ucy Johnson | 214.616.1288 | [email protected] SALES

5118 West Amherst

3911 Gilbert Avenue

3603 Asbury Street

4127 Lomita Lane

6246 Northwood Road represented buyer

5742 Stanford Avenue represented buyer

2921 Hallsville Street represented buyer

3100 Cole Avenue represented buyer

2916 Thomas Avenue represented buyer

4002 Holland Avenue represented buyer

TIS THE

LUCINDA BUFORDc [email protected]


TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

CINDI CAUDLEc [email protected]

BAIRD REEDc [email protected]

NationalMultiple SclerosisSociety


NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

HEROES FOR CHILDREN

T he Ahmadi-Mi l ler Chi ldren’s Foundat ion provides f inancial and mater ia l re l ie f to widows, orphans

and the impover ished in communit ies devastated by war. Support ing them al lows di rect par t ic ipat ion

in fore ign aid to help ease someone’s burden. ahmadimiller.org

AHMADI-MILLER CHILDREN’S

FOUNDATION

NANCY PARKS-UHRBROCKc [email protected]

W e support the Nat ional Mult ip le Sc leros is Soc iety and the wonder ful work they do.

In honor of our dear f r iend, Wi l l Greene, my husband r ides in the MS150. We hope they f ind a cure soon. nationalmssociety.org

H eroes for Chi ldren is ce lebrat ing i ts 10-year anniversary, and we are proud to

have been involved s ince i ts incept ion! Jo in us in providing ass is tance to famil ies of chi ldren f ight ing cancer . heroesforchildren.org

I f i r s t exper ienced the magic at Scot t i sh Ri te Hospi ta l wi th my s is ter ,

Kathy, in 1968. Now, my niece, Madie Ste l tzer , has exper ienced the same lov ing care and began a Hol iday Bear Dr ive as a way to give back. tsrhc.org

or more than two

decades, Debbie Knight

has been a driving force for

people fighting cancer

After her husband was

diagnosed with cancer in 1994,

she was inspired by a news feature about Road

To Recovery. The service by the American Cancer

Society provides transportation to and from treatment

for cancer patients who do not have a ride or are

unable to drive themselves. Patients often need

assistance with travel to and from chemotherapy,

radiation and other medical appointments. The

organization hit home for the Knights, and she has

been involved ever since.

“There’s such a need for it,” Knight says. “It’s also a

very simple, easy thing to do that has a huge impact

on somebody’s life emotionally and physically.”

Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use

of their cars to make sure that patients are able to

receive the treatments they need – an invaluable

display of care and compassion. cancer.org

t started with the blast of a triple-

stacked land mine, followed by

46 operations and a diagnosis of

traumatic brain injury and PTSD.

Retired Marine Jacob Schick lost part of

his hand, arm and leg, and something much

worse. “As I like to say, they are the gifts

that keep on giving, because the

mental pain I’ve experienced was

10 times worse than the physical

pain,” said this warrior.

After countless hours of

recuperation and rehabilitation,

Schick found performance

brain training at the Center for

BrainHealth at the University of Texas at

Dallas.

“The program is tactical training for your

brain. As a warrior, I was taught how to

master different weapon systems. Through

the high performance brain training, I’ve

learned how to master the most powerful

weapon I have – my brain,” Schick said.

While the recovery process is never

ending, there is tremendous hope for

continued improvement in both brain health

and quality of life.

“My passion lies in helping my fellow

warriors regain their drive and determination

and enhance their cognitive performance,”

said Schick, who is now a Warrior Relations

Specialist at the Center for BrainHealth and

Brain Performance Institute.

brainhealth.utdallas.edu

M Y PA S S I O N L I E S I N H E L P I N G M Y F E L L O W

W A R R I O R S R E G A I N T H E I R D R I V E A N D

D E T E R M I N AT I O N A N D E N H A N C E

T H E I R C O G N I T I V E P E R F O R M A N C E .”

The Most Powerful Weapon Training for the Front Lines hen disaster strikes,

communities must

be ready to respond.

Doug Frazier makes sure

there are people in place

who know how to handle the

unthinkable. An active member

of the Community Emergency

Response Team (CERT) since

its first Dallas class in 2007,

Frazier has served as an

instructor for five years. He

guides volunteers through 20

hours of training, including

disaster preparedness, fire

safety, search and rescue and

medical operations. “I’ve long

believed that people are not

generally prepared to deal with

an emergency,” Frazier says.

“I got into teaching because

there was a void that I felt like I

needed to fill.”

Graduates of the class are

qualified to respond to disaster

situations affecting their

families and neighborhoods.

They may also continue training

and become part of a citywide

CERT program, which can

be called upon to respond

across Dallas. Frazier and

his team have responded

to the devastating

Lancaster tornadoes and

countless other Dallas-

area incidents, bringing

lifesaving assistance in

the most trying of times.

dallascert.com

GREAT HEALTHOur streets, neighborhoods and homes are filled with everyday angels

dedicated to saving lives and serving those in need.

JOAN ELEAZER | c 214.537.5923

[email protected]

theeleazergroup.com

10777 Strait Lane | $19,500,000 9250 Meadowbrook Drive | $6,750,000 14208 Hughes Lane | $1,995,000

A Driving Force for Cancer PatientsIT’S ALSO A VERY SIMPLE, EASY THING TO DO THAT HAS A HUGE IMPACT ON SOMEBODY’S LIFE EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY.”


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GOOD CHEER

C E N T E R F O R B R A I N H E A LT HC O M M U N I T Y E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E T E A M

R O A D T O R E C O V E R Y

Harlan Rayc 214.908.7770

[email protected]

David W Burgherc 214.213.8715

[email protected]

Hat Creek Ranch | AVAILABLE 2883 +/- AC | Nolan County TXOffered at $9,950,000

Wishing you a Merry Christmasburgherrayranchsales.com

DEEP TEXAS ROOTS, MULTI-GENERATIONAL,THE NEW NAME IN TEXAS RANCH SALES.

Robinson Ranch | AVAILABLE831 +/- AC | Blanco County TXOffered at $10,395,625

PK Ranch | AVAILABLE121 +/- AC | Ellis County TXOffered at $999,999

Bosque Canyon Ranch | AVAILABLE3745 +/- AC Shared ranch communityBosque County TX | Starting at $385,000

Round Mountain Ranch, Blanco County TX875 +/- AC, Offered at $12,280,000

A Bar Ranch, Bowie County TX2100 +/- AC, $8,500,000

WB Ranch, Hill County TX1140 +/- AC, Offered at $7,950,000

Cypress Creek Ranch #1, Blanco County TX1701 +/- AC, $7,824,600

Cow Creek Bayou Ranch, Falls County TX1664 +/- AC, $6,150,000

Cypress Creek Ranch #2, Blanco County TX 400 +/- AC, $4,800,000

Kings Tree Ranch, Harrison County TX 1235 +/- AC, Offered at $3,900,000

Island Creek Ranch, Hill County TX1491 +/- AC, $3,147,984

Sabana River Ranch, Eastland County TX1074 +/- AC, Offered at $2,700,000

Plum Cover Ranch, Chrokee County TX217 +/- AC, Offered at $1,775,000

Steele Creek Ranch, Bosque County TX145 +/- AC, Offered at $1,150,000

Sand Haven Ranch, Henderson County TX204 +/- AC, $950,000

SIGNIFICANT SALES

Black Bridge Ranch | AVAILABLE1034 +/- AC | Milam County TXOffered at $7,000,000

Moon River Ranch | AVAILABLE951 +/- AC | Falls County TXOffered at $7,900,0000

Florence Ranch | AVAILABLE957 +/- AC | Williamson County TXOffered at $5,344,800

E ss ie Mae came f rom a rescue organizat ion and now loves to help others . We passed our nat ional therapy evaluat ion

through Pet Partners and do our volunteer work together v is i t ing pat ients and shut- ins who love animals . petpartners.org

NANCY DUNNINGc [email protected]

SUSAN BALDWINc [email protected]

I support Educat ional F i rs t Steps! They t ransform daycare centers into nat ional ly accredi ted preschools ,

by partner ing wi th ex is t ing centers and providing proven tools that t ransform caregiv ing into teaching. Ear ly educat ion bui lds into future academic achievement. educationalfirststeps.com

PET PARTNERS

EDUCATIONAL FIRST STEPS

T hrough research and targeted therapy, Free to Breathe is changing outcomes for Lung Cancer surv ivors . Our

family is grateful to par t ic ipate in ra is ing awareness and funds through a 5K and 10K run each May in DFW with music , heal th fa i r and fun. freetobreathe.org/news/comments/nancys-story1

NANCY CARPENTERc [email protected]

FREE TO BREATHE


ROBIN MCMONIGLEc [email protected]

M y family is proud to support Heroes for Chi ldren. Founded by two remarkable mothers

who understood the unique needs of famil ies wi th chi ldren f ight ing cancer , Heroes for Chi ldren wi l l ce lebrate i ts 10th anniversary th is year . heroesforchildren.org

HEROES FOR CHILDREN

I support the Cathol ic Char i t ies of Dal las because i t c reates hope and opportuni ty for the poorest and most

vulnerable in our c i ty . Whether those in need are Cathol ic or not , the organizat ion provides food, shel ter , medical care, and jobs. catholiccharitiesdallas.org

TIS THE

ANN HENRYc [email protected]

W The goal of Pets for Vets i s to help heal the emot ional wounds of mi l i tary vets by

pai r ing them with a shel ter animal. I know how important pets are in my l i fe . pets-for-vets.com



PETS FOR VETS

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DALLAS O ur family t radi t ion of choosing angels and working at the Angel Tree s tar ted

when our g i r l s were toddlers . Taylor and Greer have not only cont inued our t radi t ion, but encourage thei r fami ly and f r iends to par t ic ipate. salvationarmydfw.org

SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE

TAMA COLEc 214.734.5955 [email protected]

CHARI SINGLETONc 214.384.1616

[email protected]

T he hol idays are a spec ia l t ime at the Dal las Arboretum. This year wi l l be espec ia l ly magical

wi th a unique exhibi t –The Twelve Days of Chr is tmas. I look forward to shar ing th is joyful event wi th f r iends and family dallasarboretum.org

DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL

CENTER

PAM DALTONc 214.729.7636

[email protected]

Carol StoreySenior Vice PresidentC [email protected]

Clair StoreyVice PresidentC [email protected]

Ma ke u s pa r t o f y o u r Ch r i s tma sS t o r e y.

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Jamie Adams Lou Alpert Ana P. Ambrosi Buff Amis Patricia Blakemore Deborah Arnold Dixey Arterburn Malinda Arvesen Joe Atwal Claire Bailey Jan Baldwin Susan Baldwin Linsey Barnes Cathy Orr Barton Jean Bateman Stephanee Bates Kim Bedwell Betsy Benners Eileen Bennett Christy Berry Bonnie Besserer Lisa Besserer Vernie Bodden, III Jessica Bonanno Trey Bounds Len Bourland Pamela Brannon

Gretchen Brasch Jim Brosche‘ Adele Broughton Lucinda Buford Amy Burgher David Burgher Betsy Cameron Michael Campbell Lawrence Cantwell Scott Carlson David Carothers Nancy Carpenter Shelle Carrig Cindy Carter Greg Caton Cindi Caudle Ilene Christ Bill Churchill Kendall Cluxton Micah Coffey Tama Cole Penny Cook Tim Cox Amanda Crawford Bryan Crawford Sharon Crockett Pamela Dalton

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Amy Harris Natalie Hatchett Cherine Hedge Ann Henry Jim Henry Leeca Hickox Elly Holder Wanda Hooten Melissa Hoque Meredith Houston Ann Hughes Katie Hughes Tom Hughes Traci Hummel Bridget Hupp Molly Hurt Elizabeth Hutchison Tiffany Jackson Jerry Jenkins Gayle Johansen Lucy Johnson James Keoughan Sam Kincaid Shelley Koeijmans Erica Kuppin Lynn Larson Anne Lasko Lea Anne Laughlin

Lera Lee Gina Lester Jeffrey Lester Ellen Lewis Lee Lewis Marvin Lowe Brian Luker Nanette Luker Miles Maddox Daniel Mahoney Lindy Mahoney John Maluso Susan Marcus Jalin Marlow John Martini Deborah Masterson Susan Matusewicz Jena May Kevin McGinnis Jack McGraw Christopher McGuire Cory McGuire Jackie McGuire Meredith McKee Kelley Theriot McMahon Robin McMonigle Geno McNeil Rob McWhirter

Melissa Melville Blake Miller Martha Miller Jeff Mitchell Irene Mochulsky Barry Moerschell Brenda Moerschell Amy Monier Luis Montano Yuri Montano Kathryn Moore Perry Moore Wynne Moore Michael Morabito Tessa Mosteller Kate Mote Angie Nelson Jeannie Nethery Kristi Newsome Marilyn Newton Terry Newton Jason Nichols Ginger Nobles Libby Norwood Melinda Obenchain Fay O‘Boyle Mary Obregon Erika Orbin

Maria Orr Dax Pass Donald Peterson Courtney Petruska Sandy Petruska Beverly Pitchford Layne Pitzer Pogir Seth Pogoloff Harrison Polsky Kim McAuliffe Price Johnny Purselley Brenda Ray Harlan Ray Baird Reed Carole Rhodes Fiona Richards Kyle Richards Kourtney Riscky Diane DuVall-RogersJonathan Rosen Sondie Rosenthal Pete Ryan Susie Ryan Gigi Salley James Sammons, IIILeigh Sands Sam Sawyer

Kevin Sayre Janna Schick Will Seale Craig Sessions Judy Sessions Kim Sexton Ann Shaw Doug Shelton Jeanne Shelton Billie Sheppard Kenneth Sheppard Chari Singleton Katye Sloan Andy Slowe Melissa White SmulyanCheryl Staley Shell Stegall Betsy Stern Martin Stevenson Jennifer Stolarski Carol Storey Clair Storey Jim Strawn Caroline Summers Jane Taylor Ellen Terry Todd Terry Marty Thompson

Angela Thornhill Amy Hooper Trott Alex Trusler Karla Trusler Robert Tyson Nancy Parks UhrbrockClaudia Vilfordi Vip Vipperman Schul Suzy Wang Jeff Watson Casey Weber Janis Wells Natalie Westbrook Brenda White John Whiteside Jeffrey Wilson Mary Windlow Gus Woehr Missy Woehr Cathy Wong Jenny Wood Kay Wood Michelle Wood Sunny Wood Katie Yates Michele Young John Zimmerman

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