Partnerships for Children

Thank you for your incredible generosity this Giving Tuesday! What a way to kick off the Holiday Wishes season. The first trucks full of donated gifts have arrived and volunteers are beginning to sort, shop, and wrap presents for over 8,000 kids interacting with CPS. Each child and teen receives three wishes - that's over 24,000 presents! 🎁 🎄 We're over 75% to our $10,000 Giving Tuesday goal. All month long, we're making sure no child is left without a gift to open this holiday season. It's not too late to help us go above and beyond for the kids we serve! Give today at https://bit.ly/4fQT5UD. 💝

Today is #GivingTuesday, and our kickoff to Holiday Wishes! We’re spending this global day of giving preparing to receive, shop, wrap, sort, and deliver holiday presents to over 8,000 kids and teens across Central Texas. What a way to feel the power of your generosity! Our goal is to raise $10,000 this #GivingTuesday, enabling us to meet every single child’s wishes this month. $100 sponsors all three of a child’s Holiday Wishes. $500 sponsors an entire family interacting with CPS this holiday season. Any amount brings holiday magic to those who need it most! Join us in this Global Day of Generosity when you give today at https://bit.ly/4fQT5UD Want to put gifts directly in the hands of our Holiday Elves, to wrap and distribute? Shop our Amazon Wishlist loaded with the most popular requested gifts! https://amzn.to/3VlKwZz No matter how you get involved, be sure to spread the joy of the Holiday season.

Dear LinkedIn community, I invite you to join me in supporting an incredible charitable organization, Partnerships for Children. This cause holds a special place in my heart. 13 years ago, I had the privilege of adopting three amazing children from CPS, an organization PFC proudly partners with. Today, I am honored to serve on PFC’s Board of Directors, working to give back to a mission that has given so much to my family. As I often say, "To whom much is given, much is expected." This Holiday Season is the perfect time for us to give back, spreading joy and offering support to children who need it most. Every contribution, no matter the size, can help make a meaningful difference in their lives. Let’s come together to bring hope, love, and cheer to these children. Your generosity can light up their holidays and inspire brighter tomorrows. Thank you for being part of this journey with me—together, we can make a difference!!!!!

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! Your generosity year-round helps us serve children and families across Central Texas interacting with CPS. This #GivingTuesday, join us in making their holiday season even brighter! 🎅🎁 Our Holiday Wishes program is already breaking records. More Central Texas children are making their three wishes for the holidays than ever. Just $100 sponsors all of a child’s wishes. 💝 You can help us reach our $10,000 goal, going above and beyond for the children and teens we serve this holiday season. Set a reminder to give tomorrow or donate early: https://bit.ly/4fQT5UD 💙

NEW BLOG: November is Adoption Awareness Month. We're celebrating with Heart Gallery of Central Texas Program Manager, Sarah Murry, as she shares one young girl's journey to adoption. Read more ➡🔗 https://lnkd.in/gQEVKxxX ❤ The Heart Gallery is a community initiative that supports adoption awareness using professional portraits displayed in the community combined with weekly local news segments. There are over 5,000 youth in the Texas foster care system awaiting adoption. The Heart Gallery connects children awaiting adoption with loving families. There are currently 105 children across Central Texas featured in the Heart Gallery! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g7zrQFVS.

Waco friends and partners! Join us for our annual Be Inspired event on November 6, 2024, with special guest, First Lady of Texas, Cecilia Abbott. November marks Adoption Awareness Month and PFC is excited to be expanding the Heart Gallery of Central Texas program in Waco. Join us to learn more about our mission to connect children awaiting adoption with loving families. Light bites will be provided, and business / cocktail attire is kindly preferred. We look forward to seeing you there! Please learn more and RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gT8nW4tq.

NEW BLOG: Kids in A New Groove Program Coordinator, Dorian Colbert, shares the journey of three young KING musicians, from songwriting to performance during this year's "Girls in A Groove" Songwriting Showcase. 🎶 🎤 Read more in this month's blog: https://bit.ly/3U8AlHn 💙

Thank you to the ladies (and a few select gents!) who joined us at PFC Fest for Girls and Giving! We had a blast with y'all, doing what we love most - sharing our mission to support children and families interacting with CPS. Thanks for showing your support! Extra big shoutout to our wonderful sponsors: ✨ Cheers! Sponsor: Catface ✨ Cheers! Sponsor: Jinelle Lawson & Megan Moll ✨ Cheers! Sponsor: Tito's Vodka ✨ ACL Pass Raffle Sponsor: C3 Plus our VIP Guests: ✨ Easy Street Capital ✨ Trina DeLaGarza & Guests Wonderful vendors who helped make our night special: ✨ Tunes we all danced the night away to by DJ Cassandra! ✨ Eats by Elementary & Colter Peck ✨ Face painting by Lesly B Face Painting ✨ Custom trucker hat bar Shock Co. ✨ Permanent jewelry & piercings by Lyzz Lynx ✨ Cupcakes by Sweet Charli Girl ✨ Cookies by Everything Sweet ATX And the Ladies of the Partnerships for Children Board who joined us! More photos on our Facebook page ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gkURZ6cV Tag us in yours!

NEW BLOG: September is our Anniversary month! 🎉 Partnerships for Children's first program, the Rainbow Room, opened it's doors in the Travis County Department of Family and Protective Services in September 2003. Now, on our twenty-first anniversary, hear from Rainbow Room Program Manager, Stacey Thompson, on the breath of life the Rainbow Room brings to the DFPS offices. 🌈 🎈 Read more: https://bit.ly/3TwGMUr Check out our ribbon cutting ceremony with Former First Lady of Texas, Laura Bush!

Let's go, girls! ✨ 👢 Girls and Giving with Partnerships for Children is BACK! Whether a long time supporter or first time guest, expect a night of fun! Kick off ACL Weekend One with us and your festival crew, amplifying our support for children and families interacting with the child welfare system. Get your PFC Fest tickets at https://lnkd.in/g5jA3yEE! 🤠 💃