David Alvey
Now in its fourth year, Park Place Dealerships is continuing its annual Season of Giving, awarding $100,000 in grants to 21 recipients across DFW that are making an impact in the community.
The one-time grants, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, are given to eligible organizations that align with the company’s pillars of giving — arts, education, advocacy and medical research. This year, a staggering 700 nonprofits applied.
"It’s been truly inspiring to learn about the remarkable work of numerous nonprofits making a difference in our communities,” says Tony Carimi, Park Place Dealerships Managing Director. “In addition to providing year-end grants, Park Place members will also volunteer with these nonprofit partners in the coming year, aiming to drive an even greater impact in the community."
This year’s grant recipients represent a broad range of causes and communities across North Texas. The charities receiving a grant for the 2024 Season of Giving include:
Education
- Pasos for Oak Cliff (Dallas)
- Broken Halos Haven (Lewisville)
- Claymore Operations (Coppell)
- Little Hands Book Bank (Plano)
- Gabby’s Sanctuary Ark, Inc. (Lancaster)
- Gill Children’s Services (Fort Worth)
- Rainbow Days (Dallas)
- Girls on the Run (Dallas)
Medical
- Enabling Movement Foundation (Flower Mound)
- David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation (Grand Prairie)
Advocacy
- Bikers Against Child Abuse (Fort Worth)
- Lambie's Love (Dallas)
- DFW Angels (Dallas)
- Serving Our Seniors (Richland Hills)
- Metrocrest Services (Carrollton)
- Patriot PAWS Service Dogs (Rockwall)
- Streetside Showers (McKinney)
- Second Chance Dog Rescue (Mansfield)
Arts
- New Song Community Choir (Dallas)
- Brown Girls Do Ballet (Fort Worth)
- Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth (Fort Worth)
“This is truly one of our favorite times of the year as we come together to review the incredible applications from local nonprofits,” says Kara Connor, Park Place Dealership’s Experiential Marketing Manager. "Beyond providing financial support, we’re excited to strengthen our connections with these inspiring organizations that make such a meaningful impact across North Texas."