2023 Camp Fire First Texas Annual Report

ANNUAL 2023 REPORT

FROM OUR LEADERS building up.

At Camp Fire First Texas, 2023 was a year of Most notably, the organization welcomed its new President and CEO, Brian Miller.

However, Brian is no stranger to Camp Fire, as he steps into the new role with 29 years of volunteer service and six years of department leadership experience with Camp Fire First Texas.

Within Early Education Workforce Development, the Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEAP) continued its remarkable growth, with 35 apprentices graduating in August 2023 (up from 20 graduating apprentices the prior year).

In Youth Development, our Teens in Action achieved remarkable success in the 2022-2023 academic year. Of our 217 students, 215 were promoted to the next grade or graduated high school. Our program’s 11 graduating high school seniors earned a combined $1.2 million in scholarships. Our afterschool programs continued their strong relationship with Aledo and select Fort Worth ISD elementary schools, which we aim to expand in the coming years to meet the growing needs of our families and the public education system.

Our beloved Camp El Tesoro de la Vida grief camp celebrated its 35th anniversary. The program started with just 30 campers and has now served more than 2,000 grieving youth. Separately, we were thrilled to open the Arts Village at Camp El Tesoro, providing enhanced activities for campers led by professional-level artists from the local community. It was a camper favorite in its opening summer, made possible by donors and supporters like you.

Building ,up. we added two vital, new C-Suite positions to the organization. The Chief Operating

Officer position, helmed by David Simpson, consolidates responsibility for Camp Fire’s operational needs and allows other senior leaders to have additional bandwidth to better meet the needs of the organization. Ryan Barrera joined the organization as our Chief Advancement Officer, with the responsibility of synergizing the collective efforts of the Development and Marketing teams to ensure the communications to our supporters and communities we serve are unified and best shares our mission and needs.

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Carrying on the success of recent years, Camp Fire once again enjoyed a strong financial year. To learn more, please visit page 12 of this report and pages 13-15 to celebrate all who have made this possible.

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Thank you for partnering with Camp Fire to as we continue our work to create a community in which every child has equitable access to the learning opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Lisa Mares Board Chair, Camp Fire First Texas

Brian Miller President & CEO, Camp Fire First Texas

CREATING COMMUNITY: PROGRAMS IN NORTH TEXAS

Mission and Vision Camp Fire invests in North Texas communities by providing out-of-school time and outdoor learning programs for children and youth while also offering workforce development programs for early childhood educators.

RACE & ETHNICITY <1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% Asian 17% Black/African American 13% Hispanic/Latinx GENDER

We envision a community in which every child has equitable access to the learning opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

53% Female 44% Male 3% Not Reported

YOUTH PARTICIPANTS WITH A DISABILITY

5%

9% Multiracial <1% Other 4% Not Reported 55% White

YOUTH PARTICIPANTS QUALIFIED FOR FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH

23%

6,336 PEOPLE

$54,650

3,791 767 217 1,561

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SERVED THROUGH CAMP FIRE FIRST TEXAS PROGRAMS IN 2023 youth served in outdoor camp programs youth served in afterschool and day camp programs

youth served in teen programs child care professionals served in early childhood workforce development programs

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are an integral part of nonprofit work and in 2023 Camp Fire received

15,604

VOLUNTEER HOURS

provided by 206 volunteers, valued at $496,199.25* *The national estimated cost per hour of volunteer work is $31.80

scholarship dollars were raised and distributed to overnight camp, afterschool student, and day camp families to make programs more accessible of 2023 El Tesoro de la Vida campers attended on full or partial scholarships

11 Teens in Action high school graduates received college scholarships totaling

$1,202,585

Typical early childhood educators in Texas earn $12 per hour, $4.41 per hour below a living wage. Camp Fire apprentices are graduating with hourly wages up to

$20/hour

269 Early Education Teachers and Directors enrolled in Camp Fire School Readiness Programs served

822 children

in 64 classrooms in 15 child care centers that feed into Fort Worth ISD schools

A LIFETIME OF GIVING SERVICE KIM D’AVIGNON, BOARD MEMBER & VOLUNTEER

Kim D’Avignon has an important job title – Assistant District Attorney at Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, but she also carries the equally impressive title of lifelong Camp Fire volunteer.

She currently serves as a volunteer member of the Camp Fire First Texas Board of Directors, volunteer program director for El Tesoro de la Vida Grief Camp, and Camp El Tesoro 90th Anniversary committee member. She joined a Camp Fire club program as a kindergartener and continued through high school to earn the highest youth award, the WoHeLo Medallion.

While in college, she worked summers at Camp El Tesoro and after graduating volunteered at El Tesoro de la Vida grief camp.

A commitment she’s kept up for 28 years.

D’Avignon joined the Board of Directors in 2019. “Camp Fire has given me so much of my life throughout the years; it gave me friends, it gave me programs that I really believed in, and it showed me how to give back to my community. I wanted to serve on the board so that I could do that for the kids today. It gave me so much, I need to give back to the kids now,” she shared.

“I am involved in a lot of different community organizations connected to my profession, organizations that are helping victims, various kinds of crimes, things like that. Organizations that help people after the fact.

Camp Fire is different. Camp Fire is helping our community to potentially solve issues before they rise to a level that the other organizations I'm involved with have to help fix. If we can support children when they're young and we can change trajectories maybe we don't see them enter into the criminal justice system. And for me, that's a hope. The more roots you build in a community, the more likely your community can grow.

And that's what Camp Fire does in youth, teens, families and early education teachers,” D’Avignon explained.

She joined the organization as a Bluebird four decades ago and has witnessed the evolution of the organization through the years. “I love that Camp Fire has grown and changed through the years, it's not the same Camp Fire I went to as a child. The program I went to was based on your mom being your club leader and now the model is based in afterschool care and early education. It's a completely different program and yet it's still the same program. It's so unique in that it has managed to evolve into today's world needs. My goal serving as a board member is to have been on a journey with Camp Fire that helps it continue to evolve to meet the needs of families today.”

She shared that she plans to continue volunteering for decades to come, “I think every summer at camp, I renew my lifelong commitment to Camp Fire. I see kids who I know are going to be different after just one week because camp can have that much influence. And I think it will never stop being magical to me.”

SORTING THROUGH TIME: VOLUNTEERS CURATE CAMP EL TESORO’S 90-YEAR LEGACY

MICHELLE BUSH, NANCY ANKELE, MARY HELEN FRANCO, ELISE MCCONNELL, LYDIA GOETZ, AND LAURIE “LJ” GARNER

As we approach the 90th anniversary of Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro, the rich history of our camp is coming to life through a dedicated effort to organize and preserve our past. A group of devoted volunteers has spent a collective 138 hours meticulously sorting and organizing our historical archive, ensuring that the legacy of Camp El Tesoro is celebrated and remembered.

Under the expert guidance of Michelle Bush, Nancy Ankele, Mary Helen Franco, Elise McConnell, Lydia Goetz, and Laurie “LJ” Garner, thousands of photographs and slides have been carefully reviewed. These images capture the essence of camp life over the decades, from the joyous faces of campers to the serene beauty of our natural surroundings.

"Volunteering at Camp Fire allows me to honor and preserve the rich history of this special organization," said Michelle Bush. "I volunteer because I want future generations to experience the same joy, camaraderie, and life-changing moments that have defined Camp El Tesoro for the past 90 years."

The archive team has also delved into numerous scrapbooks and news clippings, uncovering stories and moments that have shaped Camp El Tesoro’s journey.

These pages reveal the heart and soul of our camp community, highlighting the impact it has had on countless lives. In addition to photographs and scrapbooks, the volunteers have organized an array of donated items, including vests, gowns, and other memorabilia. Each piece tells a story, adding to the tapestry of our history. These artifacts are not just objects; they are symbols of the experiences, traditions, and values that Camp Fire has instilled in generations of youth.

"Being a former staff member at Camp El Tesoro and now volunteering to preserve its history is a meaningful experience," says Laurie “LJ” Garner. "I love reconnecting with the camp's rich past and ensuring that the memories and stories of so many campers are cherished and remembered. It's a way for me to stay connected to a place that was an important part of my life."

The dedication and hard work of Michelle, Nancy, Mary Helen, Elise, Lydia, and LJ ensure that the memories of Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro will continue to inspire and connect us.

Photos and archive items will be on display at Camp El Tesoro during the 90th Anniversary Celebration Weekend.

Left to Right: Mary Helen Franko, Elise McConnell, Nancy Ankele, Michelle Bush, Laurie Garner. Not pictured Lydia Goetz

JANUARY

Celebrated National Mentoring Month by spotlighting the mentors that fuel mentorship in our School Readiness and Early Education Apprenticeship Programs.

FEBRUARY

Camp Fire First Texas held its first-ever Teens in Action internship, or as we're calling it, "experienceship." Tosha (middle school) and Margarita (high school) were selected for the Spring 2023 semester. The Experienceship focused on digital marketing, social media management, and content creation. Thanks to a generous grant from the Comerica Charitable Foundation, our students were paid $500 for their hard work and dedication throughout the Experienceship. They also opened their own bank accounts and attended a financial literacy class through Comerica Bank (to assist in managing their stipend).

MARCH

Our Teens in Action students exhibited youth leadership and using their youth voice while in Austin for the Texas Network of Youth Services's youth rally. Four students traveled to the State Capitol, where they engaged and reflected with other students from different communities with similar experiences.

TIA students also had a 45-minute sit down with Texas State Representative Ramon Romero, Jr. They discussed their experiences and changes they would like to see within their schools and communities.

APRIL

The El Tesoro de la Vida Benefit Dinner was another big success! The benefit dinner directly supports our week-long grief camp, which provides an accepting, normalizing camp experience where children who share the experience of the death of a loved one can cry, play, laugh, and heal together. Thanks to generous donor support, 100% of scholarship requests were fulfilled, which provided the ability for 78% of our campers to attend the 35th annual one-of-a-kind camp.

MAY

A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate Camp El Tesoro’s newly completed Arts Village. The Arts Village includes a woodworking shop, plein air painting pavilion, pottery shop with kilns, plus all the needed equipment, tools, and supplies. To kick off these new facilities, Camp Fire held an Artist in Residence program for its opening summer. Each week of Overnight Camp a professional artist provided specialized art education in their area of expertise. See photos of the event and the Arts Village.

JUNE

School-based summer day campers explored art collections, created still lifes, and tried to sketch creative exhibits. Camp Fire sites in Aledo, Diamond Hill Station, and Westcliff all enjoyed field trips to the Kimbell Art Museum where campers received an interactive-guided tour of some of the museum's incredible artwork, then were encouraged to share their thoughts on art, inspired to create their own art, and learned the proper way to explore works of art.

JULY

As another summer winds down, we reflect on moments that made this camp season special. At Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro, a very special moment was recognizing 10 CITs for their hard work, flexibility, and fun spirit, as they graduated from a program requiring a unique dedication level.

Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro's Counselor in Training (CIT) program is a four-week commitment for two consecutive summers. CITs learn and build on leadership, communication and program delivery skills.

AUGUST

The Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEAP) graduation ceremony was held on August 19 at Tarrant County College - Northeast Campus. This ceremony celebrated the third graduating class for EEAP, boasting 35 graduates. Dr. Kenya Ayers-Palmore, Campus President-TCC Northeast, provided the ceremony welcome and Alberto Trevino III, Texas Workforce Commission Labor Commissioner, sent a congratulatory video.

SEPTEMBER

We're grateful to have the support of our local Altar'd State stores! Our thirdparty fundraiser with them ran throughout April, May, and June and raised nearly $6,000 for Camp Fire First Texas. We look forward to continuing this beautiful partnership.

OCTOBER

Teens in Action students and staff volunteered at Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth. Delicious meals and desserts were prepped, cooked, and baked to serve over 60 families at Cook Children's Medical Center. A special shout-out to Camp Fire First Texas Development Director Tamara Clement and her husband, Jeff, who spearheaded the making of an authentic Louisiana jambalaya!

NOVEMBER

Thank you for joining us for the 39th annual An Artists' Christmas! We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your presence and support at Camp Fire First Texas' fundraising gala on Friday, November 3. We trust you had a wonderful time, immersed in the beauty of the artwork exhibition, grooving to the incredible music of the Brad Thompson Band, and savoring the delightful ambiance and cuisine at River Ranch Stockyards. Your participation made the evening unforgettable!

DECEMBER

Camp Fire First Texas announced that Brian Miller, M.S., LPC, who had been serving as the interim President/CEO since early April 2023, was appointed as the permanent President and Chief Executive Officer on December 1.

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Juana Ceja, Afterschool Site Director at Westcliff Elementary, proudly maintains a 4-star Texas Rising Star rating and flawless Texas Childcare Licensing inspections. Last year, her site boasted the highest enrollment with 53 youth.

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DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Hosted 33 school groups and approximately 2,600 students at the Texas Outdoor Education Center.

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JESSICA SIMPSON Jessica Simpson, Business Manager and Assistant Camp Director, is a valuable asset to the Outdoor Connections and Camp El Tesoro team. With her exceptional skills in logistics, organization, and a friendly demeanor, she genuinely believes in the “Magic of Camp,” ensuring every detail of camp programming runs smoothly. She oversees the camp calendar, scheduling outdoor education field trips and rental groups, while hiring more than 45 seasonal staff.

Jessica joined Camp Fire in 2022 with a background as an early childhood educator.

We welcomed 1,141 summer overnight and day campers, ensuring a fun and engaging season for all campers and staff.

Highlighting their expertise, Camp El Tesoro leadership staff presented at the American Camp Association Texoma Conference in January, sharing valuable insights and best practices in the camping industry.

El Tesoro de la Vida celebrated its 35th annual summer grief camp program; serving more than 2,000 children through three and half decades.

A new fishing dock was added to Lake Leo, made possible by funding from The Sportsmen’s Club of Fort Worth. It provides space for educational fishing activities on the stocked lake.

All 20 cabins were modernized with the addition of air conditioning thanks to the Amon G. Carter Foundation; providing a healthy environment for campers during Texas' hot and humid weather conditions.

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THE EARLY EDUCATION APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM GREW FROM 20 GRADUATES IN 2022 TO 35 FROM ACROSS TEXAS IN 2023.

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DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Implemented a revised version of the Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEAP), supporting the workforce by completing the ECE I Occupational track within one year.

School Readiness piloted a new child assessment and supported early childhood teachers in analyzing and using the data.

The Professional Development team lead the way in supporting bilingual early childhood professionals by having the Camp Fire Child Development Associate Credential coursework translated to Spanish.

EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT

MARGARET MAPP Margaret is a leader in the EEWD Department. She is incredibly knowledgeable about early education and quick to jump in and help support the ongoing efforts of her teammates. Margaret’s collaborative spirit is contagious.

During this program year, the School Readiness team worked with an industry leader in early childhood classroom design. Margaret volunteered at every opportunity possible to assist the team in remodeling a classroom served through the School Readiness program. She helped repaint the classroom, repair furniture, and put in long hours to support the teacher in her “new” classroom. Margaret’s experience and education serve her incredibly well in her role coaching and mentoring early childhood teachers.

We are looking forward to Margaret expanding her role at Camp Fire First Texas as our lead mentor, supporting the School Readiness program to expand its resources for early childhood teachers.

2023 FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT TOTAL REVENUES $7,973,117

Miscellanous Income $176,939

Corporate Contracts $256,978 Special Events (net) $257,782

These are pre-audit totals

Net Income $512,044

Endowment Funds $730,515 Support Services $2,197,317 Contributions $1,881,822

Early Education Workforce Development $1,815,741 Government Grants $2,265,648 Youth Development $1,860,891

Program Services $2,403,434

Outdoor Connections $1,587,124

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,461,073

Gifts $50,000 or More

Gifts $5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous Camp Fire National Headquarters Amon G. Carter Foundation Jonesville Foundation The Ella C. McFadden Endowment Fund at North Texas Community Foundation The Morris Foundation Rainwater Charitable Foundation Sid W. Richardson Foundation Sportsmen's Club of Fort Worth

Anonymous C.B. Baird, Jr. Foundation Brad Barwise Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation, Inc. Bernau Family Foundation Birdies For Charity Blue Compass RV BSCO, Inc. Brad Chapman Marsha D'Avignon A.J. & Jessie Duncan Foundation Thelma, Emil and Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust Margaret Greenshield Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP Linda and Jake Jacobson JPMorgan Chase Foundation Carol McQuien Cheryl and Fred Moore North Texas Community Foundation Mary Potishman Lard Trust Jeremy B. Raines Fritz Roessler Lou Anne and Kevin Sanborn Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation Walters and Mason Retail, Inc.

Gifts $25,000 - $49,999 Paul E. Andrews, Jr. Foundation Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation Missy and Gary Dozier Dugas Family Foundation Horizon Foundation Meta Fort Worth Data Center Martha Sue Parr Trust The Rees-Jones Foundation Thomas M., Helen McKee & John P. Ryan Foundation TXAEYC - Texas Association for Education of Young Children

Gifts $10,000 - $24,999 Bank of Texas BNSF Railway Foundation Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County Anne and Orlando Carvalho Comerica Charitable Foundation D&M Auto Leasing James A. "Buddy" Davidson Charitable Foundation Eddleman-McFarland Fund J.E.S. Edwards Foundation Marcy and Randy Fuller Vincent Genovese Memorial Foundation Thomas V. Giddens, Jr. Foundation Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust Holloway Family Foundation Nina Hutton Nell and Herbert Johnson Stacy and Ken Murphy R4 Foundation Britt Smith Lou and Malcolm Street United Way of Tarrant County

Gifts $1,000-4,999 Jerri and Chuck Akers Frances Allen Anonymous Barbara Armstrong Ann and D.R. Bales Sarah and Ryan Barrera Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Outdoor Fund Robyn Bone Marie and Brandon Chase Ron Clevenger Matt Koren and Danielle Cocanougher Communities Foundation of Texas Steve Connolly Corning Incorporated Foundation Denis Cranford Jerry Cranford Michelle and Andy Crim Mark Culmo Kimberly D'Avignon Shirley and John Dean

Kelly Dishman Don Looney Charitable Trust Kirk Driver Jane and Larry Droppa Lorraine Dukes Wendy Dunn April and Andy Dunn Ashley Elgin Fash Foundation Fine Point Homes Firefighting's Finest Moving & Storage First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth Laura Fisher Ashleigh Fontenot John and Lindsay Garrett Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc. Kim and Blake Gore Liz Gray Donna and Thomas James-Harvey HEB Stores Community Investment Program Amanda Hemmeline Christina and Dustin Hickey Terri and Rich Hollander Lauren and Jeff Hooper Kat and Clay Hooper Katie and Jay Jackson Joeris General Contractors, LLC Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. Joan and Howard Katz Ashley and Travis Keane Gordon Kelly Alice Rodriguez and Tom Kendall Danielle Cocanougher and Matt Koren James Landon Teresa and Tim Landon Erma Lee Luther King Capital Management Anne Lydahl Mark Lane Law Office, P.C. Priscilla W. Martin Matthews Children's Foundation Peggy McLeland Kim and Michael McMillan Nelli and Jason McMillan Winjie and Darryl Miao Kay West and John Molyneaux Molyneaux Charitable Foundation Carley J. and Brandon Moore Mustard Seed Jewelry No Man's Land Foods, LLC Mattie and David Parker

Jamie and Allan Pickering Michael Prescott Radiology Associates of North Texas Karol Genovese Del Real RMP Industrial Supply, Inc Bill Roberts Corbyn Roberts Rotary Club of Fort Worth Kalen and Drew Ruiz Hope Seibert Lisa and Charlie Smith Sally and Steve Snow D'Ann Spraggins Toni Sturdivant Dawn and Andy Taft Tarrant County College Texas Christian University Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Texas Mutual Insurance Company Christi and John Thornhill Jason Tomlin TTI, Inc. Teresa and Randy Turner United Cooperative Services Katherine and Brandon Weaver The Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation White Settlement Police Officers Association

Gifts $250-999 Albertson's Companies, Inc. Alcon Foundation AmazonSmile Anonymous Jessica and Chris Bailey Marsha and Mike Baylor George Bean Bell Flight NexGen Group Carolyn Bellah Meagan Benson Alan Blaylock Lauren Brady Susan and Danny Branch Christine Brawner Christi and Greg Buell Debra Lochtrog and Bill Carrell Century 21 Alliance Properties Michelle and Robert Clark Tamara and Jeff Clement Jennifer Clower Gary and Erin Cox

Jayne and Richard Custred Carlene and Dave Dailey Danielle Dollahite The Down 'n Out Bar Lyn Downing Heather Ender Patty and Richard Fenoglio Angela and Steve Ferguson Sylvia and Pat Fisher Jeffrey and Amber Fraccastoro Michelle and Jared Fuller Melody Johnson-Garcia and Chris F. Garcia Laurie Garner Patti and Chris Gawronski Sherry Gillespie Marie Gray Barbara and Denis Greer Adelaide Griffin Dorothy and Gary Hames Kayren Harter Jennifer and Albert Hernandez Lindsey Hester Cynthia Hester Suzi Hill Mary Holden Paul S. Hollis Trust Debbie and Byron Holmes Lisa Hubbard Pablo Ibarburu Barbara and Joe Jackson Cynthia and Robert Jackson Stacy Jeans James Johnson Jerry and Melinda Johnston Gina Juarez Whitney Wood-Juarez Amanda and Will Jung Dava and John Kaitala Laura Gooch and David Kazdan Mary Ann and Byron Keil Allan and Mary Kelly Scott Kennedy Meda Kessler Lindsay and Kyle Klatzkin Marti Lawrence Adelaide Leavens Christina Lee Jason and Clayton Leonard Jerra Lewis Leah and Alan Littenberg Cameron Livesay Shereah Love Letha Maldonado

Lisa and Leonardo Mares Deanna Maxwell Donna McBrien Karen McCarty Erick McDaniel Jennifer McDaniel McKnight Title Whitney McLean Lisa and James McMillan Meta Madeline Miller Aileen and Chris Milton Dana and Josh Minor Catherine Mitchell Sara and Vernon Mitchell Jacob Mitchell Zem Neill Emily and Robert Nichols Stormie Parker Tawny Parker Monica and Kevin Pattillo Tiffany Payan Mary and Andy Peters Kay and Howard Porter Cynthia and Stephen Raines Janie Rector Evie and Barry Richardson Sara and Matt Robison Joan and Tom Rogers Joseph Romero Elaine and Allen Schuster Trey Shannon Meghan Sheehan Ann Sheets Katie Sheets Judy and Bill Shelton Bridget and Bric Shelton Alexis Shrader Lynda and Grady Shropshire Smithfield Middle School Jana and Matt Snow Emily Sohns Heather Soltis Justin Stafford Nancy and Stephen Stahl Dr. Carol A. Stalcup Gia Staley Danielle Staples Stifel Stephanie and Brian Sullivent Katey and Tim Thompson Lynda and Eric Tiedtke Mayra and Alejandro Olivares-Urueta Ellen Walser

Lisa Ward Libby Watson Bevan Weaver Kristi and Steven Wedge Wells Fargo Bank DeAnn Wessing Brooke and Doug White Angela Williams Nicole Willingham Dorothy Wing Brett and Brenda Witherspoon Drenda and John Witt Lynita and Jake Yarbrough Nancy and Mike Zufelt

Memorials Michael O. Ayala Teresa Ayala Brian Brawner Terri Hollander Paul Calhoun Pamela Fogg Elizabeth Stewart Miranda George Mary Cranford Monica Mainard David D'Avignon Ann Sheets Anne M. Carvalho Kittie Bade Marsha D'Avignon Vicki F. Currey Abraham Esquivel Sr. Amanda Hemmeline Carol Farmer The Roach Foundation Bob and Rachel Gooch David Kazdan Jack Harter Kayren Harter Reese Lawhon Lynda L. Shropshire Betty Moore Lucky Deborah S. Schmidt Larry J. McQuien Carol S. McQuien Bradley Heath Miller Smithfield Middle School Donald Mitchell Tamara Clement Dorothy Wing

Lily Mudge Jeffrey Adler Jean Ashton Denis Cranford Meredith Domme Laurie Garner Liz Gray Sara R. Mitchell Zem Neill Steve Pruess Betty Ritter William L. Roberts Thomas H. Salmon Jeanne Sternenberg Lee Stribling Pat and Jack Shannon Patty L. Fenoglio Andra Bennett House Ann Sheets Robert W. Spurck, Sr. Susan W. Harding Robert W. Spurck, Jr. Janice Talge Shirley M. Beiser Noah Welborn Monica A. Welborn Mary King

Honorariums Katie Briggs Susan M. Bucher Anonymous Camp Fire Staff Michelle Crim Andy Dunn Wendy E. Dunn Dr. Stan Elliott Sarah Elliot Nola Gilbert Wendy Gilbert Sara C. Harwood Joann R. Lykins Zora Holcomb Sylvia Fisher Terri and Rich Hollander James Stanton Herbert & Nell Johnson Nelda Casbon Janet Loya Bruce Border Elise McConnell Lindsay C. Garrett Carley Moore and Aileen Milton McKnight Title

Kelly Mooring Erma Lee Betty Petry Kay Reynolds Ann Sheets Jessica Bailey Alberto Olivares Soto Mayra Olivares-Urueta Julia Summers Ryan Barrera Tamara Clement Courtney A. Jackson Emilee Jordan Lauren L. Richard Dorothy Wing Jacob Wright Kay West Douglas A. White

Artists Ines Alvidres Bill Barter Denis Benjamin Judge Bermes David Blow Maryann Brummer Lynne Buchanan Courtney Cameron Bill R. Carter Watt Casey Jr. Sarah Clawson Jennifer Clower Candace Clynch Nikia Coleman Erica Connolly Caya Crum John Davis Thomas Diel Tanesha Edge Colleen Erickson Pedro Escamilla Robbie Farris A. Michelle Fox Monica Grace Sarah Graham Marie Gray Brooke Gritch Sally Jan Harris Melissa Hayes Thomas Helmick Meagan Hofstetter Gloria Hood HR Steele Val Hunnicutt Jerry Johnston

Jerry Johnston Avery Kelly Camille Kerr Nancy Lamb Pouran Lashini Jenifer Livesey Chris Lokey Bob Lukeman Rebecca T. Mannschreck Linnea McKenney Megan Najera Robert Nelson Erin Newton Emily Nichols Brianna Ortiz Ken O'Toole Nöelle Overturf Osei-Ovid Stormie Parker Charla Marion Pavlik Amanda Plotnicki Sue Jackson Pottery Raymond Rains Chuck Roach Gretchen Schmidt Mouty Shackelford Terry Haun Shaw Kathryn Shields Pamela Steege Jennifer Stufflebeam Pamela Summers Doyle Terry Tyler Wagner Ginger Ray Walker Irma Ward Beatriz Welch Joan Whitcomb Margie Whittington Phil Whittington John D Williams Leta Williams Jake Yarbrough

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Gift in Kind Donors Acre Distlling Alaska Airlines Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Andy's Frozen Custard Arlington Museum of Art Eric Arrell Atmos Energy B & B Butchers Bahama Beach Waterpark Bank of Texas Baylor Athletics Benbrook Lighted Par 3 and Range Billy Bob's Texas Bison Coolers Black Rock Coffee Bar Blackland Distillery Bob's Steak And Chop House Bolder Adventure Park BREWED Fort Worth Buon Giorno Coffee Michelle Bush Celebration Restaurant Central Market Century 21 Alliance Properties Evalis and Jay Chapa Chicken N Pickle Tamara Clement Colonial Country Club Charities Concrete Colors of Texas Cowtown Paints Cowtown Winery Crayola Experience Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Dallas Black Dance Theatre Dallas Comedy Club Dallas Mavericks Deep Ellum Brewing Kelly Dishman Drive Xotic- Cresson Race Track Dry Creek Outfitters DryBar Andy Dunn Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark AJ Esquivel Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Free Play Frito Lay Frontiers of Flight Museum Fun on the Run Paintball G Force Metalworks Game Theory Laurie Garner Goldwaves Salon

Grand Cru Wine Bar Stephanie Greenwood Barbara A. Greer Harbour Aviation Hard Rock Cafe’ HEB Stores Community Investment Program David Hemmeline Eddy Herrera Hidden Valley Miniature Golf Terri Hollander James H. Holt HoneyTree Katrina Hooper Hopdoddy Burger Bar Jennifer Huie J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. Courtney A. Jackson James Avery Artisan Jewelry Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Nell and Herbert Johnson Emilee Jordan Kid Mania Kiepersol Vineyard & Winery La Pulga Spirits Lila and Hayes Lockwood Distilling Co. Lone Star Park Lone Star Walking & Running Co. Lost Oak Winery Bob Lusk Magdalena's Mary Anne McKenzie James McMillan Meow Wolf Mesero Restaurant Group Stacey E. Messick-Sauer Messina Hof Winery Aileen Milton Sara R. Mitchell Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Monica Grace Monster Mini Golf Carley J. Moore Mouty Shackelford Tori Mudge National Videogame Museum Nothing Bundt Cakes NRH20 Family Water Park Old Gringo Boots Noelle Overturf Pappas Restaurants Park Hill Fine Art Portraits Peacock Alley Pedego Electric Bikes Fort Worth

Perot Museum of Nature and Science Janet Pharris Club Pilates Pinspiration PINSTACK Bowl Plant and Sip Premiere Cinemas Pro Players Foundation Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Randy's Bar and Grill Randy's Shrimp and Oyster Bar Razzoo's Cajun Cafe Reading A-Z Reata Restaurant Renfro Foods Reunion Tower Rogue Brick Builders Lounge Rosa Cafe Teresa and William Rowell Saddleback Leather Co. Trudy Sanders Forrest Schmidt Shake Shack Silver Star Spirits Drew Slate SMU Athletics Nick Snow Sally K. and Steve R. Snow Soma Winery Southwest Airlines State Fair of Texas Trevor Story Strikz Entertainment Stephanie and Brian Sullivent Summer Moon Coffee SusieCakes TCU Athletics Texas Rangers Baseball Club The Capital Grille The Cove at the Lakefront The Spirit of Dallas Derrick Thomas Brad Thompson Christi M. Thornhill Total Wine & More Hao Tran UNT Athletics Sue Wallace Douglas A. White WhoaZone Wild Acre Brewing Margaret Wilson

UPDATED WEBSITE

In 2023 we worked to better communicate our mission by embarking on an in-depth website refresh, ensuring that navigation of our programs and services is easily accessible and that funders and supporters can better understand the impact Camp Fire is making on the lives of our young people, early education professionals, and families we are privileged to serve.

We encourage you to visit CampFireFW.org.

2024 EVENTS Join us to Remember at

El Tesoro de la Vida

BENEFIT DINNER 4.23.2024

CAMP EL TESORO 90TH anniversary CELEBRATION WEEKEND September 27-29, 2024

ART AUCTION - GOURMET DINNER LIVE MUSIC - AND MORE!

Friday, November 1, 2024 6:30 – 10:30 P.M. River Ranch Stockyards

Art Auction, Gala, Dancing, & Live Music by Josh Weathers!

Breakfast

With Sana rtkae t

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Saturday, December 7 8 A.m.-11 a.m.

CAMP FIRE FIRST TEXAS 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Chair, Anne Carvalho / Lisa Mares Vice Chair Administration, Lisa Mares Vice Chair Financial Development, Jason M. McMillan Vice Chair Planning, Michelle Crim Treasurer, Katie Briggs Secretary, Will Jung President/CEO, Brian Miller Teresa Ayala | Christi Buell | Michelle Clark | Kimberly D'Avignon | Jason Helton Clay Hooper | Jay Jackson | Will Jung | Dava Kaitala | Erma Lee | Aileen Milton Myra Olivares-Urueta | Miranda Plusnick | Drew Ruiz | Derrick Thomas | Carlos Walker

EL TESORO FOUNDATION 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair, Brandon Chase Vice Chair, J. B. Strong Secretary/Treasurer, Lindsay Daniel Lindsey Hester | Ashley Lacamp | Bill McCoy | Evie Richardson

@CAMPFIREFW @CAMPELTESORO @CAMPFIREEARLYEDUCATION CAMPFIREFW.ORG INFO@CAMPFIREFW.ORG 2700 MEACHAM BLVD,FORT WORTH TEXAS 76137 817.831.2111