Christmas in July charity collecting school supplies and money for local organizations

by PegNews wire

The office is decked out in red, white and blue, but they aren’t celebrating the nation’s birthday all month. President and CEO of the company, Don Crawford, arrived for work in a Santa Claus suit. Those who have worked at Delta Dallas for more than a year knew Christmas in July had arrived.

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Ashley Theriot Creel, vice president of business development, visits with Santa Claus. Delta Dallas' CEO Don Crawford acted as Santa's helper to kick off Delta Dallas' 10th annual Christmas in July.

Delta Dallas, a Dallas-based leading provider of staffing and recruiting services specializing in administrative, accounting and call center staffing, today* announced the launch of its 10th annual Christmas in July. Throughout the month of July the company will sponsor a 31 day program of giving that it hopes will touch the lives of over 2,000 children in need.

It is common to see companies sponsor charitable giving opportunities during the Christmas holidays. But not many go all out to celebrate Christmas in July. With lights strung, a Christmas tree decorated in red, white and blue and the receptionist answering “Merry Christmas” every time she receives a call, Delta Dallas has thrown themselves into the Christmas spirit while temperatures outside are anything but wintery.

The purpose of the drive is to collect back-to-school supplies for children in under-served communities in Dallas and Plano. “We hope to make a significant difference in the lives of the children represented by the charities we have chosen to support this July,” said Yvonne Abel, executive director of client services for Delta Dallas. “Our employees, clients, candidates and friends look forward to being able to contribute supplies or cash donations to the children in our community.”

Delta Dallas’ Christmas in July campaign will benefit four local charities: Dallas Concilio, The Samaritan Inn, Shared Housing, and The Wilkinson Center. Non-profits receive most of their charitable giving from individuals and the corporate community during the Christmas season. During this time of year non-profits can experience a lull in giving. Delta Dallas hopes, with their Christmas in July program, to make going back to school a more successful experience for the underserved children in our community.

About the Charities Benefiting

Dallas Concilio’s mission is to advocate and enhance the quality of life for Hispanics through community partnerships. The organization was created to address the lack of culturally and linguistically effective programs for Hispanics by traditionally non-Hispanic service providers. Dallas Concilio provides school supplies to over 1,000 students each year.

Since 1984, The Samaritan Inn has helped thousands of homeless people in Collin County regain their independence with comprehensive programs and the help of individuals and corporations. After 23 years, it is still the only homeless shelter in Collin County. The Samaritan Inn consistently provides housing to more than 120 people of which 25% are children.

Shared Housing Center was created in 1984 to provide and facilitate affordable housing options. Their mission has been to offer housing options and supportive services that foster independence, empowerment, and self-worth while serving a multicultural, intergenerational population. Each year they provide over 300 school uniforms to children in their program.

The Wilkinson Center cooperates with people in need who desire to create a better life, so they may reach their God-given potential and sustain themselves with dignity. The Wilkinson Center serves low-income families for whom hunger is a reality and homelessness is always a possibility. The Wilkinson Center strives to offer hope and a hand up to people living in poverty. The Wilkinson Center provides shoes and socks to over 1500 Dallas ISD students.

What Is Needed and Information for Donations

School supplies: backpacks, wide-ruled writing paper, crayons (24 pack), glue sticks, 4 oz bottles of glue, #2 pencils, dictionaries (children's and intermediate)
$30.00 Gift Card to Wal-Mart (for shoes and socks)
$75.00 Adopt-a-Child (pays for one child’s school uniform)
Any level of monetary donation appreciated
Checks should be made payable to Delta Dallas. Receipts are available.
Mail checks to either address below
Office locations open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Collection Locations

North Dallas Delta Dallas Location

14001 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 450

Dallas, Texas 75240

972-788-2300

Plano Delta Dallas Location

500 N. Central Expressway

Suite 103

Plano, Texas 75074

972-788-2300

*Editor's note: We received this release on the 10th of July

Source: Delta Dallas