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Easter eggs and baskets. Family gatherings and holiday meals. The only thing to complete a perfect Easter celebration is a delicious dessert so hop on over to your favorite DQ® restaurant in Texas or call today to pre-order a DQ cake for the holiday. 

The legendary cake features Dairy Queen® signature soft serve with a variety of unique Easter designs. Vanilla or chocolate flavors are currently available in an 8-inch or 10-inch cake. Fans can pre-order a DQ Easter Cake from their favorite DQ restaurant in Texas up to 24 hours in advance of the desired pick-up date. 

The Easter Cake is available at participating DQ restaurants in Texas now through March 31.

For more than 75 years, DQ restaurants in Texas have been friendly, gathering spots where fans enjoy delicious treats and eats and create fond memories. To be the first to learn about Blizzard of the Month flavors, new product news from the Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council or find a store location, follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook or visit dqtexas.com.

There are few brands as iconic as the DQ brand. Innovative DQ treats and eats, along with the unique DQ restaurant concepts, have positioned DQ restaurants in Texas as a leader in the quick service restaurant industry. The Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council is a nonprofit organization made up of DQ franchisees operating in Texas. The Council develops the advertising and marketing program for DQ franchisees in Texas and controls the Texas Country Foods menu along with managing supply/distribution for the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas. The DQ restaurants in Texas are franchised by American Dairy Queen Corporation and the DQ franchise system includes approximately 7,000 franchised locations in the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries, including the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas. 

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Men of Nehemiah is an All-Male Residential Recovery Program in South Dallas

“Fighting a disease you can’t see is like slap-boxing Godzilla,” says Dion, a former U.S. Army sniper who is battling addiction at Men of Nehemiah, a nine-month-long, all-male addiction treatment center in South Dallas that combines professional counseling with Biblical discipleship and military discipline.

“I found out about Men of Nehemiah at another rehab place. I interviewed by phone with Men of Nehemiah, and three days later they accepted me. But I thought I could handle it on my own after 28 days at the other rehab. Two weeks later I was back in jail. When I got out 35 days later, I relapsed again.”

Dion found himself homeless and passed out behind a dumpster, overdosing all alone behind a strip mall. “Some random stranger came out of Burger King and ‘Narcan-ed’ me. I don’t remember his face. Honestly, it might have been an angel. Just as suddenly, he was gone. I had to call 911 myself. When I look back on it, it gives me chills.”

While recovering in the hospital, Dion found a Men of Nehemiah brochure on the counter and took it as a sign. “I called and they had a bed for me, so I came over right away. And I’m glad I did.”

Looking back, Dion found himself floundering in high school. “I got cut from my high school baseball team my sophomore year,” he explained. “I met some people who introduced me to weed and drinking. So, it got to the point three years into my high school experience that my parents said, ‘you’re not going back to that school.’ I got my diploma online and signed up to join the Army when I was barely 17.” 

Dion graduated Army Airborne School and was assigned to a scout platoon at Fort Hood. After Sniper School, he was assigned to a scout unit. “I actually got handed my sniper rifle on my 18th birthday. There were nine men, including me, in my unit. For the next two years, we did everything together. I mean everything. I knew their mothers, fathers, wives, kids…everything about them. The camaraderie we had was something I’d longed for a long, long time.”

Dion and his squad deployed to Afghanistan, and for the next six months they excelled in their missions. They attained ‘elite’ status. Meanwhile, an 11-year-old Afghan boy was always hanging out when they returned from a mission to their Forward Operating Base. “We called him ‘Taki.’ We’d play soccer with him and give him candy and stuff.”

“On one particular mission, we went out and it was a very bad firefight. We got back, and we were kind of shook up. Well, every time we came back, Taki was always there, but he wasn’t there this day. So, we’re all huddled up at the bottom of the hill, and I hear my name called out from one of our commanders at the top of the hill. So, I turn and start walking up the hill. I’m about hallway up, and I look to the right, and there goes a soccer ball past me…and all of a sudden, I feel this extreme heat behind me, and this strong force slammed me to the ground! I’m not sure how long I was unconscious, but I got up, turned around, and my whole entire squad was gone! The enemy strapped a suicide vest to an 11-year-old boy and basically took my whole family! And for a long time, I thought the only reason I’m still here is I must’ve screwed something up on the mission for me to be called to the top. I messed up and my life was saved. For the longest time, I thought I should have died with them.”

Dion wasn’t allowed to go home right away, so he missed all his brothers’ funerals. But when he made it home, he went to each of their families. “Half of the families appreciated that I came and brought them trinkets, but the other half looked at me as the bad guy. And I had to just eat it. It took a toll on me.”

He turned to alcohol. “It was easy to get and easy to take. And I continued drinking after I left. I never got the help that I needed. I sought it through other friends, but none of them could ever amount to the brothers I’d lost. I was 20 when I got back, and I was drinking heavily for the next five years.”

“Then I got in a really bad motorcycle accident and the doctor gave me prescription pills, and I was hooked. The pills made me feel whole again. Painkillers were the ultimate downfall of my life. It was basically just to bury my past. Then someone introduced me to heroin and all the feelings went away. I lost my job. I lost my family. I was in and out of jail. And I really didn’t care if I was going to die.”

Men of Nehemiah has changed Dion. “At Men of Nehemiah, they build this community around you, and they throw so much love at you that it’s almost like that 17-year-old kid inside me is excited again. Because I’m fighting this war of disease with these brothers around me. They’ve changed my life for the better. I’m excited for the next stage.”

Kit Case of Dallas is Dion’s mentor. “In 2019, I dropped a friend with a heroin addiction off at Men of Nehemiah and they saved his life,” said Case. “What they’re doing is just a tremendous accomplishment. When I see the quality of the people who lead this program, it’s just an incredible opportunity to be part of something that God’s using to save lives. Now I can’t stay away.”

“I had an emotionless Dad growing up,” said Dion. “By the grace of God, Men of Nehemiah  gave me Kit, a man with some experience in life. The first thing he said to me was: ‘Open honesty. Don’t lie to me and I won’t lie to you.’ I respect that.”

“Mentorship is huge,” said Jim Ramsey, CEO at Men of Nehemiah. “A lot of men have rebuilt the values they held. Mentors give them confidence. Sometimes it’s helpful if a mentor has himself battled addiction. But it’s not a pre-requisite. A mentor is really just a friend with a purpose.”

Dion says he understands now that the event in Afghanistan is not the defining thing about him. “I’m alive for a reason. I have to honor those that fell. And I’m getting to a point where I can do that. My faith has grown every day that I’ve been here. God and I are tight. And he’s not like a normal God. He’s like the whole Army in one!”

In 1994, Pastor Louis Harrell, a former US Army Colonel, founded Men of Nehemiah in New Orleans to deliver his wayward son, Louis Harrell, Jr., from the grip of addiction. After being restored, Louis Harrell Jr. relocated to North Texas, where he launched Men of Nehemiah in South Dallas with the help of Roger McCasland, President and CEO of Operation Relief Center.

Today, Men of Nehemiah has helped more than 1,500 men find paths to recovery. Research compiled in 2022 affirmed that 61% of men who graduated from Men of Nehemiah prior to 2020 stayed sober for at least two years. Of the men who graduated from the program in 2022, 100% were employed when they left the program, and each man had a savings account. Throughout 2022, the men completed 11,148 hours of community service. More information is available at menofnehemiah.org.

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Event Features 5k Run/One-Mile Walk & Festival With Live Music, Art to Redefine Disabilities

 

The 30th Annual U&I Dash will be held Saturday, March 23rd at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas featuring a 5K & 1 mile benefiting U&I’s Underdogs -- those with disabilities who have been underestimated and undervalued for far too long.

Early registration is available online at thedash24.com. Race day registration and packet pickup begins at 7:00 am and the race will start promptly at 8:30 am. The 5K fee is $35 for adults 18 & over. The one-mile fee is $25 for adults 18 & over. The fee for 5k or 1 mile is $15 for children 17 & younger. Included in the fee is a custom competition medal, a dry fit-style running shirt, race bib, and for participants 21 years and older, a Mi Cocina Mango Margarita at the finish line. DJ D-Train will be setting the mood to keep the celebration going at the dog-friendly race. 

“We’re redefining disabilities,” said Hugh Breland, CEO of U&I, a 72-year-old nonprofit that empowers individuals with disabilities. “Many of the clients we serve have been designated as unemployable and have been told they can’t work. We know they are capable of so much more. Our organization provides employment, housing, transportation and vocational training for veterans, adults and youth with disabilities. This race will help fund programs to assist the most vulnerable across DFW and beyond.” 

The 5K is chip-timed, and age group awards will be presented during the post-race ceremony. Age group categories include: Overall Male and Female; Male Masters; Female Masters; as well as Male & Female First to Third Place in the following age categories: 9 & under; 10 – 19; 20 – 29; 30 – 39; 40 – 49; 50 – 59; 60 – 69; and 70+.

The course will wind through the Dallas Arts District and Uptown neighborhoods.  The post-race ceremony and celebration includes a DJ, face painting, balloon artists, a Mi Cocina food truck, the McDonald’s Midway interactive playground, the Redefining Disabilities art exhibit, and the U&I Underdog Wall presented by Michaels for participants to sign their name. 

The festivities continue later in the day with the U&I Dash Festival from 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Klyde Warren Park. There will be fun activities for the whole family with DJ Sober mixing live alongside a full line-up of amazing musicians, the McDonald’s Midway featuring games, face painting and interactive activities; culinary delights and spirits by Mi Cocina; live art demonstrations by local artists and items for sale by Dallas-makers and brands in the Shop Local Lane. 

The lineup of performing artists include DJ Sober, Dorrough, Tay Money, Lil Earl, Ash Tag, Carrissa Cruz, Muriel, EJ Galvez, DJ Ari, and Mayta. 

Explore the “Redefining Disabilities Experience” immersive art show and experience the Michaels Creativity Zone featuring the Rise Up Live Art Show and Inspiration Stations. Admission to the family-friendly festival is free and open to the public. Donations are suggested to help U&I fulfill its mission of supporting members of our community with disabilities. 

Visual artists featured at the event are Magdiel Lopez, Temi Coker, Carlos Donjuan, Kyle Steed, Dora Zeneth Reynosa, Mariel Guzman, Agustin Chavez aka Dummy Fresh, Hatziel, and Drigo. Each artist is donating their work to be auctioned off to the public with proceeds going to U&I.

Event sponsors include NAI Robert Lynn, Mi Cocina, Michaels, Kumar/McDonald’s, Klyde Warren Park, Veritex Community Bank, Park Place Dealerships, SPCA of Texas, The Box Company, Artwork 10, Interior Runway, and Pink Porch Productions. 

In 1951, Jean Walker Bentley overcame cultural barriers and spoke out for disabled children and their families. She started the Children’s Development Center to meet the scholastic and socialization needs of children with special needs. In 1981, the federal government mandated that public schools had the responsibility to educate children with disabilities. The organization evolved to help veterans find employment and provide vocational training for special education students preparing to transition out of high school.

Today, as one of the largest workforce development centers in North Texas, U&I continues to meet the needs of disabled individuals by providing vocational training, job readiness training, paid work opportunities and community placement to more than 1000 youth and adults with severe intellectual, physical and/or mental health disabilities. More information about U&I is available at uandispreadthelight.com.

 

 

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Men of Nehemiah is an All-Male Residential Recovery Program in South Dallas

Ervin Lee of Southlake is a successful marketing executive, author, and DFW radio personality. He co-hosts the radio program and podcast “From Beer to the Bible” on 100.7 FM The Word every Saturday at 8 p.m. 

Lee also works as a spiritual coach and consultant for Fortune 500 executives, leaders, and pastors. Lee is the picture of success. He is also a recovering alcoholic. The former liquor store owner has been sober for eight years. And he uses lessons he has learned to help other men who are battling addiction. 

“Being a Mentor is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done in my life,” said Lee. “I know what it’s like to need help. This is my opportunity to give back. The main obstacle to building trust is getting a man to be real and authentic. You have to be a good listener.”

Lee currently mentors two men who are in treatment at Men of Nehemiah, a nine-month long, all-male addiction treatment center that combines Biblical discipleship with professional counseling and military discipline. Lee isn’t the only man who has faced addiction. 

Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, Kenneth is not a typical down and out addict. “I didn’t come from under a bridge,” Kenneth said recently. In fact, he has a bachelor’s degree in theology. “I’ve been married for 15 years. My wife and I met in church. We grew together in church. I have grandkids. I had a drug problem that I tried to hide from my wife and children. It ain’t so easy to quit. I’ve been through rehab before. I went to one in San Antonio, but they didn’t have the resources Men of Nehemiah does. This organization gives me the tools I need and the opportunity to use the God in me.”

Lee said, “The first time I hung out with Kenneth, I knew I needed to establish a relationship with him. I wanted him to know he wasn’t just talking to a guy who read about life in a book. You’re sitting across from a man who’s made all the mistakes you have, and most times a few that you haven’t made.”

“We’ve been like glue ever since,” Kenneth says of Lee as a mentor. “He gave me what I need, man. He’s been through some things just like I have. So, he ain’t telling me nothing he ain’t been through himself.”

Lee’s other mentee, Blake, came to Texas from Chicago. “I came to Men of Nehemiah because I was struggling with meth. But what I was struggling with more than drugs was an identity. I didn’t know who I was or who I wanted to be. As crazy as it sounds, I let my culture and rap music raise me. I got all my values from places that weren’t sound. I was just lost.”

Blake looks at Lee and sees a life he wants. “One day we were in his car and he started talking about our future like it was already here. I know he’s going to put me in a community and I know he’s going to be around. I didn’t say anything about it. I just let it flow. But that was a big deal to me. He’s just a random man. But he’s a man of God. And he started treating me like family without even knowing it. It just flowed so naturally. I knew it was real. Being able to have a community with him is important. Because the community I created for myself was no good.”

Men of Nehemiah offers men a nine-month residential recovery program that seeks to restore lives that have been derailed by drug and alcohol addiction. The objective is to help each man become the person God intended him to be and reunite him with his loved ones and community.

“Mentorship is huge,” said Jim Ramsey, CEO at Men of Nehemiah. “A lot of men have rebuilt the values they held. Mentors give them confidence. They are good listeners. A mentor is really just a friend with a purpose.”

In 1994, Pastor Louis Harrell, a former US Army Colonel, founded Men of Nehemiah in New Orleans to deliver his wayward son, Louis Harrell, Jr., from the grip of addiction. After being restored, Louis Jr. relocated to North Texas, where he launched Men of Nehemiah in South Dallas with the help of Roger McCasland, President and CEO of Operation Relief Center.

Today, Men of Nehemiah has helped more than 1,500 men find paths to recovery. Research compiled in 2022 affirmed that 61% of men who graduated from Men of Nehemiah prior to 2020 stayed sober for at least two years. Of the men who graduated from the program in 2022, 100% were employed when they left the program, and each man had a savings account. More information is available at menofnehemiah.org.

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Texans have loved the crispy goodness of the Texas T-Brand Tacos® at DQ® restaurants in the Lone Star state for decades as a beloved culinary tradition. And, while DQ restaurants in Texas will continue to serve up the classic-style tacos, they’ve upped the ante for those who savor a little more fire. Introducing the Carolina Reaper Taco®, available only at DQ restaurants in Texas. 

The Carolina Reaper Taco combines the intense heat of a thousand Texas summers with a sizzling lightning bolt from a West Texas storm, then finishes it off with the kick of a wild mustang to create the spicy deliciousness of the Carolina Reaper Taco. 

Each taco starts with a crispy corn shell filled with Carolina Reaper-infused Monterey Jack cheese, seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce and ripe tomatoes. The tacos are topped off with a cool cilantro lime crema sauce to complete the legendary flavor of the Carolina Reaper Taco. 

Think you can handle it? The crispy Carolina Reaper Taco is so hot, it can only be found in Texas while supplies last at all participating DQ restaurants in Texas.

For the ultimate cool down, fans can pair the Carolina Reaper Taco with an iconic DQ Blizzard® Treat, float, shake, sundae, cone, Dilly® Bar, or DQ Sandwich Treat. It’s the perfect combination for dine-in, take-out or delivery where available. 

For a limited time, existing and new users of the DQ Texas mobile app can receive a free small Blizzard Treat (any flavor) with an order of three Carolina Reaper Tacos. App users simply enjoy the scrumptious Carolina Reaper Tacos between February 26 – March 3 and app users will earn a free Blizzard Treat that can be redeemed March 4 – March 10. 

For more than 75 years, DQ restaurants in Texas have been friendly, gathering spots where fans enjoy delicious treats and eats and create fond memories. To be the first to learn about Blizzard of the Month flavors, new product news from the Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council or find a store location, follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook or visit dqtexas.com.

There are few brands as iconic as the DQ brand. Innovative DQ treats and eats, along with the unique DQ restaurant concepts, have positioned DQ restaurants in Texas as a leader in the quick service restaurant industry. The Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council is a nonprofit organization made up of DQ franchisees operating in Texas. The Council develops the advertising and marketing program for DQ franchisees in Texas and controls the Texas Country Foods menu along with managing supply/distribution for the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas. The DQ restaurants in Texas are franchised by American Dairy Queen Corporation and the DQ franchise system includes approximately 7,000 franchised locations in the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries, including the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas. 

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An Incredible Blizzard Treat is Coming to Texas

 

A delicious new Blizzard® Treat is the perfect way to kick off the new year. The Caramel Fudge CheesecakeBlizzard Treat will be in DQ® restaurants in Texas in January. For a limited time, fans can enjoy creamy cheesecake pieces and fudge-covered salty caramel pieces blended with our world-famous soft serve.

Stoke up the fire and curl up under a warm blanket with a sweet treat that blends salty and sweet flavors into a smooth and crunchy indulgence. 

Perfect for dine-in, take-out or delivery where available, the Caramel Cheesecake Blizzard Treat is only available through the end of January while supplies last at DQ restaurants in Texas.

Fans can order all their favorite Treats and Eats through the DQ Texas mobile app. Sign up for the “Best Treats & Eats in Texas,” learn about great deals and earn rewards. New users receive a free Blizzard Treat (any size) or a Hungr-Buster® just for signing up.

For more than 75 years, DQ restaurants in Texas have been friendly, gathering spots where fans enjoy delicious treats and eats and create fond memories. To be the first to learn about Blizzard of the Month flavors, new product news from the Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council or find a store location, follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook or visit dqtexas.com.

About Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council 
There are few brands as iconic as the DQ brand. Innovative DQ treats and eats, along with the unique DQ restaurant concepts, have positioned DQ restaurants in Texas as a leader in the quick service restaurant industry. The Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council is a nonprofit organization made up of DQ franchisees operating in Texas. The Council develops the advertising and marketing program for DQ franchisees in Texas and controls the Texas Country Foods menu along with managing supply/distribution for the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas. The DQ restaurants in Texas are franchised by American Dairy Queen Corporation and the DQ franchise system includes approximately 7,000 franchised locations in the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries, including the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas. 

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Murine Chambers started working at the Dairy Queen in Crandall, Texas in 1983 located just east of Dallas on US-175. Whit Wolman, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of Crestwood Foods, owner of the Dairy Queen in Crandall, recently celebrated Ms. Chambers at the Dairy Queen and presented with a plaque to honor her 40 years of service. 

“I don’t plan on leaving yet!” says Ms. Chambers, a grandmother to nine. 

Her son Chris said his mom is loved by everyone in town and customers ask for her when they visit the Dairy Queen. “I remember when she used to walk to work every day. During my summer break, I would walk her halfway to work and when it was time for her to get off work, I would be there to walk with her back home. She would have a cup of that good Dairy Queen (soft serve) with cookies in it. I’ve seen her struggles, and she just always keeps pushing.” 

For more than 75 years, DQ restaurants in Texas have been friendly, gathering spots where fans enjoy delicious treats and eats and create fond memories.

There are few brands as iconic as the DQ brand. Innovative DQ treats and eats, along with the unique DQ restaurant concepts, have positioned DQ restaurants in Texas as a leader in the quick service restaurant industry. The Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council is a nonprofit organization made up of DQ franchisees operating in Texas. The Council develops the advertising and marketing program for DQ franchisees in Texas and controls the Texas Country Foods menu along with managing supply/distribution for the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas. The DQ restaurants in Texas are franchised by American Dairy Queen Corporation and the DQ franchise system includes approximately 7,000 franchised locations in the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries, including the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas. 

For more information about the Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council, visit dqtexas.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

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Men of Nehemiah

Men of Nehemiah, a local nonprofit working to rebuild the lives of men who have been torn apart by drug and alcohol addiction, recently presented an uplifting Christmas concert at Park Cities Baptist Church featuring a 50-man choir comprised of men who are currently in recovery. Video of the full concert is online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXJwVUFOK14.

While some of these men came from successful careers and previously lived with their families in gated communities, many were living on the streets. Some were even incarcerated prior to coming to Men of Nehemiah. Addiction respects no zip code.

The Men of Nehemiah program helps each man deal with his addiction towards the goal of reuniting a mentally healthy man with his family and community. Men of Nehemiah uses a structure based on Biblical discipleship, clinical counseling, and military structure. More information about Men of Nehemiah is available at menofnehemiah.org.

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Ho, Ho, Ho! The Candy Cane Chill Blizzard Treat and the Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard Treat have returned to DQ® Restaurants in Texas and are available throughout December.

Candy Cane Chill Blizzard Treat takes the peppermint flavor to the next level by blending peppermint candy cane pieces and choco chunks with world-famous DQ soft serve. It’s a mix of minty, chocolatey flavors perfect for the most wonderful time of the year.

The Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard Treat features soft sugar cookie pieces and icing with festive sprinkles blended to perfection with DQ vanilla soft serve – it’s a mouthwatering favorite during the holiday season.

The Candy Cane Chill Blizzard Treat and new Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard Treat are available through the end of December while supplies last.

Order your favorite cravings on the DQ Texas mobile app for the “Best Treats & Eats in Texas” while earning rewards and learning about great deals. New users receive a free Blizzard Treat (any size) or a Hungr-Buster® just for signing up.

About Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council

There are few brands as iconic as the DQ brand. Innovative DQ treats and eats, along with the unique DQ restaurant concepts, have positioned DQ restaurants in Texas as a leader in the quick service restaurant industry. The Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council is a nonprofit organization made up of DQ franchisees operating in Texas. The Council develops the advertising and marketing program for DQ franchisees in Texas and controls the Texas Country Foods menu along with managing supply/distribution for the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas. The DQ restaurants in Texas are franchised by American Dairy Queen Corporation and the DQ franchise system includes approximately 7,000 franchised locations in the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries, including the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas.

For more information about the Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council, visit dqtexas.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

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Apollo Support & Rescue - Justin.jpg Park Place Dealerships presents Season of Giving Grant to Apollo Support & Rescue - Justin

Park Place Dealerships Delivers Grants to 18 North Texas Non-Profits

 

Eighteen North Texas non-profits received an early holiday gift through a Season of Giving grant from Park Place Dealerships. The dealership group awarded $100,000 to the non-profits who serve the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Park Place received applications from more than 400 North Texas area non-profits. They selected the recipients for a Season of Giving grant that aligns with one of Park Place’s Four Pillars of Giving: Education; Medical Research; Advocacy; or the Arts.

“It was wonderful to learn about so many different non-profits who are doing great work across Dallas/Fort Worth,” said Tony Carimi, managing director of Park Place Dealerships. “In addition to providing end of year grants, Park Place Members will be actively engaged in volunteering with these non-profit partners throughout 2024. It’s inspiring to see the impact our Members make in the community.”  

Under Park Place Cares, Park Place Dealerships’ philanthropic arm, the Season of Giving program provides a one-time grant ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. This is the third year of the program which has now donated $300,000 to 65 charities since the inaugural Season of Giving.  The Park Place Cares program has donated millions to charities in the last 36 years.

The chosen organizations are diverse in their missions and the areas they serve throughout North Texas. The charities receiving a grant for the 2023 Season of Giving include:

Education

  • Academy 4 (Fort Worth)
  • Primo’s (Dallas)
  • Vogel (Dallas)

Medical 

  • Mammogram Poster Girls (Dallas)
  • Hope Center 4 Autism (Fort Worth)
  • Evan’s Avengers (Denton)

Advocacy

  • Annie’s Place (Dallas)
  • Camp Summit (Dallas)
  • The Vitamin Bridge (Coppell)
  • Carry The Load (Dallas)
  • Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas (Farmers Branch)
  • Canine Companions (Irving)
  • Community Caring Center (Azle)
  • Heroes For Children (Plano)
  • Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas (Lewisville)
  • Apollo Support and Rescue (Justin)
  • Ability Connection (Irving)

Arts

  • Sixty & Better (Arlington)

“For more than 35 years, Park Place has partnered with local charities that serve Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding areas,” said Kara Connor, Park Place Dealership’s Experiential Marketing Manager. “We have developed relationships with many amazing organizations who serve North Texas in meaningful ways. We are excited to learn more about these new recipients and learn how we can work together going forward to help them achieve their goals.”

A committee comprised of Park Place members from the nine dealerships across North Texas selected the non-profits to receive Season of Giving grants.

Park Place Dealerships was founded in 1987 and has been engaged in the community through its support of the arts, medical research, children’s advocacy, and education. Park Place employs more than 1,400 members and operates eight full-service dealerships representing luxury brands including Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, Acura, and Land Rover. Park Place BodyWerks Collision Centers in Fort Worth and Dallas, and the Park Place Auto Auction, round out the company’s offerings. Park Place was acquired in 2020 by Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Duluth, GA. For more information, visit parkplace.com.