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Our Volunteers
Volunteers make St. Philip’s School & Community Center’s world go ‘round! To every individual and every corporate, church, or school group who graced our campus this year, THANK YOU.
Time is precious, and we are tremendously grateful you chose to share your time with St. Philip’s. Thank you for rolling up your sleeves, sharing your time and talent, and joining St. Philip’s in transforming our community and world through FAITH, EDUCATION, and SERVICE.
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Americorp Atmos Bank of America Bridge Lacrosse Cache Youth Group/AKA Sorority City of Dallas CNA Insurance Dallas Autumn Ball Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Episcopal School of Dallas Ernst & Young ESRP Real Estate Services Feeding Children Everywhere Helping Hands/Caring Hearts Hunt Leadership Scholars Junior League of Dallas Kolorblok Prestonwood Christian Academy The Reds The Real Estate Council SMU St. Philip’s Dad’s Club St. Philip’s Mission Moms The Urban League Top Ladies of Distinction UT Southwestern (Physician Assistants) Ursuline Academy Alumnae Association Victory Church Visiting Nurses Association/ Meals on Wheels Weber Shandwick West Coast University Wisteria
Our Valentine’s Day tradition continued with this year’s VALENTINES FOR VOLUNTEERS Chapel and Breakfast that featured thoughtful presentations by students and an inspiring homily by Pastor Bryan Carter of Concord Church. Eagle Scout and Episcopal School of Dallas senior, David Talbot, built a beautiful sixty-five foot paved walkway leading to St. Philip’s aquaponics garden for his Eagle Scout Project.
Campaign Update
St. Philip’s historic WE BELIEVE Campaign, launched two years ago, is approaching the halfway mark toward the $50 million goal, with over $20 million generated in total commitments. We continue to inspire giving to this transformational effort. A $500,000 gift from Alison and Edward Doherty will fund the renovation of a new Athletic Fieldhouse. Karen and Tom Falk and Wendy and Bill Payne contributed to establish family scholarships.
We are excited to announce that due to the generous commitment of Roger Horchow, Betty Regard and an Anonymous donor, the School’s principal position has been endowed in honor of one of the organization’s most beloved friends – George Lee. As of this spring, Mrs. Kellee Murrell is the George T. Lee, Jr. Principal of St. Philip’s School & Community Center.
A number of new and long-term friends of St. Philip’s have hosted a series of receptions to initiate and expand conversations about Education That Works at St. Philip’s. Many thanks to the following for their continued ambassadorship to ensure WE BELIEVE is a success:
Mary McDermott Cook Lacie and Pat Crow Brill and Jason Garrett Nancy Perot and Rod Jones Robert Kaplan Eugenia and Frank-Paul King Liza Lee Diana and Todd Maclin Lyn and John Muse Abigail and Andrew Sinwell Steve Smiley Tina and Dan Stansbury, Jr.
Finally, WE BELIEVE welcomed new Cabinet Members this year, including Chief David O. Brown and Cedonia Brown, A. Shonn Brown and Clarence Brown, Courtney Flanagan, and Shelle Sills.
Planned giving is vital to the sustainability and growth of non-profits, and St. Philip’s School & Community Center stands positioned to pursue such an effort. Last fall, we formed a committee, spearheaded by Liza Lee, dedicated to establishing a true Planned Giving program for the organization. Individuals and families who notify St. Philip’s of their choice to leave a lasting legacy to St. Philip’s through bequests and other planned gifts, are included among the members of the Dr. Barbara S.
Cambridge Giving Circle.
Dr. Cambridge is an original member of St. Philip’s Church, a St. Philip’s School alumni grandparent, former trustee, and longtime ambassador and advocate of the St. Philip’s ministry. She embodies St. Philip’s vision and legacy of FAITH, EDUCATION, and SERVICE, having left an indelible imprint on the South Dallas community and disenfranchised populations in our city through her impressive career as a social worker and psychotherapist. St. Philip’s Planned Giving Committee includes: Liza Lee, Chair Dr. Barbara Cambridge Meredith Camp Mark Esposito Susan Fisk Bob Marshall Rust Reid Bonnie Smith
Over the last decade, planned gifts have made a significant impact on the organization. From daily operations to capital projects, from scholarships to specific programs, our loyal friends, like the late Don Houseman who blessed St. Philip’s with a gift from his estate this year, are helping to ensure St. Philip’s School & Community Center is here to serve for generations to come.
Dr. Barbara S. Cambridge
