Thursday, February 12, 2009

Raising Money for Victims of Violence & Scholarships

Women of Flower Mound is holding a fundraiser to raise money for local college scholarships as well as for Denton County Friends of the Family. This year’s Fashion Show is scheduled for February 28th, 2009 from 10am to 2pm. The event will include a brunch, fashion show, silent auction, and door prizes.

WOFM is committed to various activities within the community, such as helping those less fortunate through the Adopt-A-Family program, participating in the annual Holiday Stroll with the Town of Flower Mound, assisting with the Flower Mound Independence Day Children’s Parade, the Easter Sunrise Service on the Mound as well as contributing to local elementary schools and non-profit organizations. Their year long fundraising efforts culminate with an annual Fashion Show.

If you are interested in attending their 7th Annual Fashion Show & Champagne Brunch or getting involved with the organization please contact Cindy Flenar. If you'd like to read more about Denton County Friends of the Family you can find the link under Recommended Links.

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society


Ivie Cares recently printed some posters for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event is the Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon & Fashion Show which is celebrating it's 25th anniversary on February 13th.

The Mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested $600 million in research specifically targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Last year alone, the Society made 5.1 million contacts with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

If you are interested in getting involved please contact Loan Huynh. To read more about this event visit you can visit their website.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Humane Society of the Ozarks

For the past two years, Ivie has been able to secure donated paper and press time for the annual Humane Society of the Ozarks Pet Calendar based out of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Last year’s calendar netted over $40,000! This year’s calendar is estimated to net over $50,000!

Ivie’s generous donations will support the following vital Humane Society programs:
  • Low-cost spay and neuter assistance program
  • Free spay/neuter mobile clinics held annually in surrounding towns
  • Emergency outreach
  • Shelter rescue outreach
  • Cruelty prevention and investigation
  • Adoption awareness
  • Medical care in animal cruelty cases
  • Elementary Classroom Educational Programs (KIND NEWS)

If you’d like a copy of this planner for a $25 donation, please contact Erin Lindsey at erin.lindsey@ivieinc.com.

All Travelers: Hotel Toiletries Needed

If you are someone who travels a lot we could use your help. Many local homeless, children's and women's shelters are in need of toiletries for their residents. Before you leave your hotel, toss all those lotions, shampoos, etc. in your bag and bring them back to the office. Ivie Cares will collect them and get them to local shelters in need.

Here is one organization we have heard about recently:
Cumberland Children's Home
http://www.cpch.org/index.html
Thank you!