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Dallas Associates Service Day

lamoss — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:11:42 +0000

Bright and early on the morning of July 17th, about 25 volunteers gathered at the Phoenix House Feinberg Academy of Dallas for a day of service. Our fearless troop agreed to lend their time, energy, and muscles to weed all the flower beds, pull out the old and untamed bushes, and knock down the existing wooden fence. Then, the rebuilding and beautification started. The Associates laid new sod in the yard, put down mulch in the flower beds, power washed the tin roof, and planted new and gorgeous flowers where weeds once were.

The clients were able to help our volunteers with the hard work and, over the course of five hours, the Academy’s landscape went from unimpressive to revived and beautiful. Both our clients as well as the Associates have since commented on the new friends they made over the shared sweat and strain of the challenging yard work. Everyone was rewarded with a picnic lunch in the newly sodded yard after the work was completed. To view more photos from the day, please check out our Facebook photo album.

Phoenix House is so grateful to the Associates Group for their dedication to serving our clients – even when it means you can expect a sore lower back the next day! Your selflessness and hard work is a great example to all of us – especially to our youngsters. Thanks again for giving the Feinberg Academy a much needed makeover.

2010 Public Service Award Luncheon

lamoss — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:14:09 +0000

On May 25th, Ebby Halliday Acers received the 2010 Phoenix House Public Service Award for her countless contributions and widespread generosity throughout North Texas. Ms. Halliday is a Dallas legend, opening Ebby Halliday Realtors in 1945; it is now the tenth largest real estate company in the nation. At 99 years of age, Ebby still drives herself to work every day.

The luncheon took place at the beautiful Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, TX. Guests were treated to the music of Ed Bernet Entertainment at the commencement of the program. Tables were adorned with simple, yet stunning arrangements done by Rusty Glenn Designs, Inc. Marisa, a Phoenix House Academy graduate, shared her story of overcoming addiction and sustaining recovery. Marisa is now a college student, excelling in her field of study and grateful for the new life she now enjoys. Phoenix Houses of Texas Board Directors Jacky Spears, Mary Poss and Hill Feinberg emceed the event. A special treat was the personal message of congratulations to Ebby, courtesy of Rick Perry, Governor of the State of Texas. A highlight of the luncheon was certainly Ebby’s humor and quick wit as she accepted her award.

Phoenix House is proud to honor individuals like Ebby Halliday Acers, who have dedicated themselves to improving their communities and helping others achieve. Thank you, Ebby, for your service to Dallas and for the positive influence you have had on those who have been privileged to observe your life and career!

Feinberg Mentoring Program

lamoss — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:19:48 +0000

Academy Clients Explore Potential Career Paths

In August, the Phoenix House Dallas Associates kicked off a new Mentoring Program at the Hill A. Feinberg Academy in Dallas. Associates members Dale Scofield and Steve Wolff have enlisted the help and expertise of several local businessmen and women. These industry leaders work in fields that the clients have expressed personal interest in pursuing one day. So far, the kids have enjoyed educational life stories from the likes of a Navy seal, pharmacist, photographer, chef, electrician, among several others. The clients have shown incredible excitement and attentiveness as they listen to testimonies of how the professionals have achieved success in their individual occupations and learn the paths they took to reach their career goals. The Mentoring Program has been a wonderful success so far, and we expect the impact of this initiative to be of great and lasting significance to our clients.

SAE members donate to Phoenix House

lamoss — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:14:06 +0000

We are thrilled to enjoy a new relationship with the brothers in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, who have been generously donating their time and resources on the adolescents at the Phoenix House Feinberg Academy. These young men have taken the clients to a Dallas Stars game, Texas Rangers game, as well as an SMU basketball game.

On Sunday, October 18th, the SAE members hosted a BBQ for the Phoenix House Feinberg Academy residents. The kids enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, fun and games as they got to know the fraternity brothers. Both the SAE members, as well as the clients, thoroughly enjoyed the outing and look forward to an ongoing relationship between organizations. For the SMU student newspaper story, please click here.

Night at The Taj

ph-admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:33:35 +0000

The “Night at The Taj” benefit, hosted by the Phoenix House Associates of Dallas, will feature exotic Indian performers, authentic cuisine and festive décor. Proceeds from donations and ticket sales will assist in accomplishing much needed capital improvements of the Feinberg Academy in Dallas including landscaping, signage, painting, appliance upgrades, new furniture and much more. All attendees will be able to sponsor a specific improvement category as well as sign up to work as a part of the “Transformation” volunteer team. The event will take place on the evening of September 10 at Studios 1019 in Dallas. Please click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

Celebrate Spring and Everything New

ph-admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:31:47 +0000

Celebrate Spring and Everything New On Wednesday, April 8th, 2009, 200 guests enjoyed a beautiful evening, hosted by Phoenix House Dallas at the home of Kelly and Mark Bunting. The purpose of the soiree was to raise awareness and interest among members of the community regarding the programs in place for addiction treatment and prevention at the Dallas Hill A. Feinberg Academy. The event was a huge success, with Phoenix House acquiring many new friends and interested supporters. Click here to read more and to look through pictures from the event.

Crystal Charity Ball Committee Names Phoenix House of Texas 2009 Beneficiary

ph-admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:31:52 +0000

The Crystal Charity Ball Committee this week announced the seven children’s programs chosen as 2009 beneficiaries of this prestigious award. Phoenix House of Texas is slated to receive $420,000 for its Phoenix House Resource Center. For more than 50 years the Crystal Charity Ball has raised monies for Dallas County’s children in need. Click here to learn more about The Crystal Charity Ball Committee.

Austin Academy Tree Lighting Ceremony and Book Launch

batkins — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:24:15 +0000

The holiday spirit was alive and well at the Phoenix House Austin Academy on Thursday, December 18, 2008. Boulder Creek neighbors, staff and friends gathered for the First Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Words That Free Us: Voices of Recovery book reading. The evening’s main attraction was a perfectly shaped oak tree with signs placed throughout as ornaments displaying powerful words such as Hope, Resolve, Love and Friendship. Guests stood around the oak tree as Emily Rudenick, a substance abuse counselor, read her contribution to the book, a piece titled I Wear Starfish Around My Neck. Emily’s reading was compelling, honest and reiterated that recovery is about reclaiming lives. Afterwards, friends were treated to warm cider and holiday cookies before heading over to view the new wall mural. Each section of the wall was a collaborative effort headed by local artist Stephanie DeFario which helped bring to life to the academy.

Crystal Charity Ball Committee Names Phoenix House of Texas 2009 Beneficiary

batkins — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:12:23 +0000

Crystal Charity Ball Committee Names Phoenix House of Texas 2009 Beneficiary
The Crystal Charity Ball Committee this week announced the seven children’s programs chosen as 2009 beneficiaries of this prestigious award. Phoenix House of Texas is slated to receive $420,000 for its Phoenix House Resource Center. For more than 50 years the Crystal Charity Ball has raised monies for Dallas County’s children in need. To learn more about The Crystal Charity Ball Committee click here.

Phoenix House Springs into the Season in Dallas, Helping Kids Struggling with Addiction and Letting them Start Anew

batkins — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:06:15 +0000

Phoenix House kicked off spring with a fabulous event celebrating everything new on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Board Director Robert Weatherly assembled a who’s who group in Dallas at Kelly and Mark Bunting’s beautiful home in Highland Park. They graciously opened their home to the 200 guests that came in support of Phoenix House. Guests enjoyed delectable hors d’oeuvres by Laura’s Event Catering and listened to tunes mixed by DJ Lucy Wrubel, but the real stars of the event were the children of Dallas, the “at risk” kids in the community who need support the most.

Donating time, raising awareness and giving back to the cause was the message being sent by Robert Weatherly and Phoenix House. Everyone was encouraged to visit – to see firsthand the successful model which has helped so many who have walked through the doors of Phoenix House in Dallas since 2002. Caren McGratty, Director of Development at Phoenix House says, “When you visit the Phoenix House Hill A. Feinberg Academy and hear the kids’ stories you learn what happens in treatment and hear the struggles and successes of these children. And you can see the impact of treatment and why helping them is a gift to the community of Dallas.”

Assisting with arrangements for the event were, Annika Cail of 521 Events, Leah McCann of Leah McCann PR, both are members of the Phoenix House Associates. The event was a huge success and the Phoenix House Associates promise more to come. For more information contact Caren McGratty at cmcgratty@phoenixhouse.org.