Soup's On 2023 Invitation

The Stewpot, founded in 1975 as a soup kitchen, is a community ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas o ering services in the areas of stabilization, housing, education, nutritional support, and enrichment. Its mission is to o er a safe haven for homeless and at-risk individuals and families of Dallas, providing resources for basic survival needs and opportunities to start a new life.

Fast Facts:

More than 700,000 pounds of food recovered and served or distributed to families and individuals in need • Nearly 175,000 meals served and 256,000 pounds distributed to households in need • More than 50 people housed through the Rapid Rehousing Program • 531 households received rent and utility assistance to remain housed • More than 5,000 hours of assistance to ensure individuals receive benefits • More than 1,000 mental health counseling sessions provided • 5,252 records obtained for clients to gain shelter and employment • 100% of high school seniors in the children and youth program graduated, and 46 students earned scholarships for college or vocational schooling

• The Stewpot Enrichment Program includes an Art Studio for painting and other creative arts, including gallery shows and art sales; a Writer’s Workshop for the newspaper STREETZine; collaboration, hosting, and support of the Dallas Street Choir; and weekly Garden Club at the Encore Park Community Garden.

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Cynt Marshall

Cynt Marshall is the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, president and CEO of Marshalling Resources consulting, former senior vice president of human resources and chief diversity officer for AT&T, and author of You’ve Been Chosen. She is the first Black woman to hold the CEO role for any NBA team. Since taking the helm, her valuesbased leadership style has made the organization more diverse and transformed the culture. Marshall has made it a point to ensure that everyone’s voice matters within the Mavericks organization.

Marshall’s leadership style wasn’t formed overnight. She has had her share of hardships throughout her life, including growing up in housing projects in California, dealing with an abusive father, losing her six-month-old daughter, and facing cancer. She said that the adversity that she faced throughout her life has helped shape her into the successful leader, and person, that she is today.

Marshall is a creative, dynamic, charismatic leader who will share her insights and talents during the Soup’s On luncheon. This is a not-to-be-missed event. Cynt Marshall lights up any room or arena she is in.

DJ Poizon Ivy

DJ Poizon Ivy is the Dallas Mavericks first female team

DJ in franchise history, and the second in NBA league history. She is also a respected curator of music, fashion, entertainment, all things female empowerment - and emcee and event sound director for Soup’s On 2023.

Born Ivy Awino in Nairobi, Kenya, and raised in Dallas, Texas, Ivy mastered both the piano and cello before discovering her love for yet another instrument: turntables. When she’s not honing her skills, DJ Poizon Ivy is advocating for various causes and working with nonprofit organizations that enable young women to pursue careers in music, support young mothers, and address health issues affecting young women. As an international DJ, Poizon Ivy has a love for diverse music, incorporating all genres into her sets and radio mixes.

As a gift for The Stewpot supporters, Ivy has curated a special playlist of music inspired by food, meals, and being part of a vibrant community. The playlist download will be provided at the luncheon.

Sponsorships and Tickets

Instead of a traditional floral centerpiece, Brad and Christy created a limited-edition tabletop sculpture series, sponsored by the Sutherlin Martin Family, to anchor each luncheon table. The handmade bronze Otter Guides sculpture is nearly 14” tall featuring a custom “brown sugar and butter” patina. Otters are known to be resourceful and playful, and they embody the luncheon theme of creativity. The bronze sculptures are artist-signed, individually numbered, and sell for $550 each. These two otters are taking care of each other, and the pansy in between them is a physical manifestation of their compassionate bond and a reminder to care for our neighbors.

Luncheon guests will receive a ceramic bowl made in collaboration with The Stewpot artists and a soup recipe booklet, sponsored by Central Market, featuring recipes from our Dallas chefs. In addition, sponsors receive a handcrafted spoon created by Brad Oldham Sculpture. Each year, the spoon reflects an aspect of The Stewpot’s mission, and loyal sponsors have a beautiful collection.

New this year, $10,000+ sponsors will be invited to a brief post-luncheon reception at Catbird on the 9th floor of the Thompson Hotel to meet the keynote speaker and other VIPs.

Tables and tickets may also be purchased at www.soupsondallas.org

Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: I will support Soup’s On at the following level:

Michelin Chef $50,000 Chef de Cuisine $25,000 Executive Chef $10,000 Sous Chef $5,000 Sauté Chef $2,500 Chef de Partie $1,000

I will purchase individual tickets at $300 each I will purchase _____ Early Bird tickets at $250 each (before 12.15.22)

I will purchase _____ Young Professionals tickets at $175 each (ages 29 and younger)

I am unable to attend, but enclosed is my tax deductible contribution in the amount of $ I do not wish to be listed in printed materials I decline all benefits I am interested in pre-purchasing the Otter Guides sculpture for $550 (only 100 editions in this series)

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