ORGANIZATIONS & GROUPS
If you know of an organization or group that would like to be added please let us know: info@parkcitiesmoms.com
AeonStudio – maintains a speakers bureau on topics of health, nutrition, fitness and injury prevention. Our staff includes physicians, dietitians, physical therapists, fitness experts and wellness coaches. Speakers are provided free of charge. Popular topics are “Building an Environment for Wellness”, “Head Injuries in Contact Sports”, “Understanding The Female Athelete Triad”, and “Strength Training for the High School Athelete–Myths and Facts.” Our small group meeting facilities at the Studio in Highland Park are available for community use. Call Dr Willingham 214 808 7576 mobile. AeonStudio 4809 Cole Avenue, Dallas 75205 www.aeonstudio.com info@aeonhealth.com
Bryan’s House – www.bryanshouse.org
Dallas CASA – Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Dallas CASA is a non-profit organization of community volunteers who serve as voices in court for abused and neglected children. Volunteers are trained and supervised by Dallas CASA staff to gather critical information and make recommendations that help judges decide what is best for each child who comes under the protection of our local courts. If you want to make a difference in the life of a child, become a Dallas CASA volunteer or supporter. To learn more, visit www.dallascasa.org or find us on Facebook.com.
Community Partners of Dallas – www.CommunityPartnersDallas.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring safety and restoring dignity and hope to abused and neglected children by providing resources and support to the caseworkers of Dallas County Child Protective Services.
Dallas Arboretum – www.dallasarboretum.org
Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center – www.dcac.org
Dallas Children’s Theatre – www.dct.org
Dallas Museum of Art – www.dm-art.org
Equest – www.equest.org (therapeutic horsemanship) Equest provides therapeutic sports riding classes and Hippotherapy to over 150 clients every week. After being the first therapeutic riding program in Texas founded in 1981, we have become one of the largest non-profit therapeutic riding centers in the state. We serve children and adults with all types of physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities. We utilize over 300 volunteers a week to provide a safe, effective program. For more information call 972-412-1099 or email equest@equest.org.
Family Place – www.familyplace.org (provide help for women and children affected by violence)
Genesis Women’s Shelter www.genesisshelter.org (Provide safety and shelter to battered women and children.)
Gildas Club of North Texas – www.gildasclubtx.com (Provide free emotional and social support services to cancer patients and their families and friends.)
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas - covers 32 counties and provides traditional programs as well as community outreach and education programs to meet the broad leadership development needs of all girls and adult volunteers in the diverse communities we serve. www.gsnetx.org
Interfaith Housing Coalition – www.interfaithhousingcoalition.org (Provide transitional housing, training and support services for Dallas area homeless families.)
Jonathan’s Place – www.kidnet.org (Caring for abused and neglected children)
Junior League of Dallas – www.jld.net
Museum of Nature and Science – www.natureandscience.org
Preston Hollow Early Childhood PTA - www.phecpta.org is a preschool group for parents with kids 0-5 years old. Our group is a great way to meet other parents in your neighborhood and find playmates for your children. Each monthly meeting is open to new members. The group warmly welcomes those who are new to the neighborhood—or to parenthood—to come and get acquainted. We’re not affiliated with Preston Hollow Elementary School, so everyone is invited to join. No matter where your child will attend school, you’re sure to meet other moms and find friends from around the neighborhood.
Ronald McDonald House of Dallas – www.rmhdallas.coml Ronald McDonald House provides comfort and care for children and their families when a child is in the hospital.
SPCA of Dallas – www.spca.org
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital – www.tsrhc.org (Pediatric orthopedic hospital)
University Park Preschool Association – www.uppa.org The UPPA is an organization open to families with children ages birth through kindergarten, who live in the University Park Elementary School District. Our goal is to provide parent education on children’s growth and development, socialization between parents and children, and fundraising support for University Park Elementary School.
Wee Volunteer – www.weevolunteer.org creates fun, age appropriate, community service and service learning projects that benefit local charitable organizations. Our mission is to bring more hands to areas of need, excite kids about giving back and teach them that they can make a difference!
Women’s Auxiliary of Children’s Medical Center – www.childrens.com (supports Children’s hospital)
