Community Partners
Chi Omega Christmas Market This philanthropic project, sponsored by the Dallas area Chi Omega Alumnae, has raised more than $4.5 million in its history for selected charitable organizations in the Dallas community. The Chi Omega Christmas Market features more than 150 merchants, presenting unlimited opportunities for holiday shopping. This is a distinctive juried show and participants are selected on the basis of quality, variety and uniqueness of merchandise. Chi Omega Christmas Market has returned 75% of its gross income to the beneficiaries. www.chiomegaxmas.org
Austin Street Center Austin Street is a shelter for the homeless in Dallas. ASC is the sister shelter to Genesis Women's Shelter, operating under the Board of Shelter Ministries of Dallas. www.austinst.org
The Junior League of Dallas The Junior League of Dallas is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Genesis Women's Shelter has received annual support through financial contributions and volunteerism for many years. www.jld.net
National Domestic Violence Hotline The National Domestic Violence Hotline answers crisis calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from callers in domestic violence situations. 1 (800) 799-SAFE. www.ndvh.org
North Texas Food Bank The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) seeks to eliminate Hunger by distributing food and grocery products through a network of nonprofit organizations while providing education and increasing community awareness on issues of Hunger. The Food Bank procures donated surplus food and transfers it in usable quantities through eight programs to over 370 nonprofit agencies in 13 North Texas counties including Genesis Women's Shelter. www.ntxfoodbank.org
Texas Council On Family Violence TCFV has been a leader in the effort to end violence against women since 1978. TCFV is one of the largest domestic violence coalitions in the nation. www.tcfv.org
Volunteer Center of North Texas The Volunteer Center provides a link between local non-profit agencies looking for dedicated volunteers and dedicated volunteers looking for charities in need. Large companies, individuals, and court ordered community service workers are all welcome at the Volunteer Center of North Texas. Genesis Women's Shelter relies heavily on the support of out Volunteer Center volunteers. www.volunteernorthtexas.org |