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Donate today and be the reason hope begins for a family in need. - [Experience the Joy: Highlights from the Vogel Family Picnic 2024](https://vogelalcove.org/experience-the-joy-highlights-from-the-vogel-family-picnic-2024/) - Join us for the Vogel Family Picnic and experience fun activities, delicious food, and memorable moments! - [Celebrating Our Recent Achievements at Vogel](https://vogelalcove.org/celebrating-our-recent-achievements-at-vogel/) - Celebrating Our Recent Achievements at Vogel Day 1 DFW Our 9th annual Day 1 DFW event took place on January 1st at the Irving Convention Center. This family-friendly event included a variety of exciting activities, performances, and interactive booths, offering fun for all ages. By participating, attendees helped support our mission, as all proceeds from Celebrating Our Recent Achievements at Vogel: Supporting Dallas' Homeless Children and Families Through Dynamic Events and Programs. - [A Day of Adventure: Camp Vogel's Trip to the Zoo](https://vogelalcove.org/a-day-of-adventure-camp-vogels-trip-to-the-zoo/) - Camp Vogel's kids had an unforgettable trip to the Dallas Zoo, filled with fun and learning. Discover their adventure and how you can support our Spring Campaign to keep these enriching experiences alive. - [Join the Vogel Be Kind Challenge: Spread Kindness and Support a Great Cause](https://vogelalcove.org/join-the-vogel-be-kind-challenge-spread-kindness-and-support-a-great-cause/) - The Vogel Be Kind Challenge invites everyone to participate in simple acts of kindness to spread positivity and support Vogel. Learn how you can get involved and make a difference! - [Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month: Insights from Vogel’s Leadership](https://vogelalcove.org/celebrating-mental-health-awareness-month-insights-from-vogels-leadership/) - Discover personal reflections from Vogel's leadership on the significance of Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn how they balance responsibilities and prioritize mental well-being. - [Celebrating Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/celebrating-teacher-and-staff-appreciation-week-at-vogel-alcove/) - Join us in celebrating Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at Vogel! Our dedicated team faces unique challenges helping children affected by homelessness, showcasing unparalleled compassion and dedication. Read on to learn more about their incredible impact and how you can support them. - [Empowering Futures: Celebrating National Volunteer Week at Vogel Alcove with Local Heroes](https://vogelalcove.org/empowering-futures-celebrating-national-volunteer-week-at-vogel-alcove-with-local-heroes/) - From garden projects to enriching activities at Vogel North, see how Park Place Dealership and Communities Foundation of Texas left a lasting impact during National Volunteer Week at Vogel Alcove. - [32nd Annual Arts Performance Event Recap: Barenaked Ladies Shine at Omni PGA Frisco Resort](https://vogelalcove.org/32nd-annual-arts-performance-event-barenaked-ladies/) - 32nd Annual Arts Performance Event Recap: Barenaked Ladies Shine at Omni PGA Frisco Resort An Evening Under the Stars with a CauseThe Vogel’s 2024 Annual Arts Performance Event, nestled in the scenic Omni PGA Frisco Resort, wasn’t your typical gala night. It was an evening where casual elegance met heartfelt philanthropy, creating an atmosphere buzzing - [A Night to Remember: The Vogel Celebration at The Rustic Dallas](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-celebration-rustic-dallas/) - Dive into the flavors and fun of the Vogel celebration, featuring a night of lively music, engaging chats, and a standout menu - [Ambassadors of Hope Gala by Vogel: A Night of Community, Philanthropy, and Support for Homeless Children](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-ambassadors-of-hope-gala-2024/) - Dreams in Action: Vogel's Ambassadors of Hope Awards Ceremony Salutes the Spirit of Volunteerism On a memorable evening this February, Vogel celebrated the essence of community and philanthropy with its Ambassadors of Hope Awards Ceremony. This significant gathering showcased local culture and gastronomy, dedicated to a noble cause: supporting children affected by homelessness in our - [Empowering Change: Vogel's Role in Revolutionizing Family Gateway North](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-family-gateway-north-initiative/) - Witness the transformative impact of Vogel's collaboration with Family Gateway North, offering groundbreaking support and services to uplift families from homelessness in Dallas. - [How We Can Use Tech to Help Children Heal](https://vogelalcove.org/using-tech-to-help-children-heal/) - Discover how technology is transforming children's mental health, offering companionship and valuable life skills through AI-powered robot pets. Learn how these innovative devices provide healing and emotional support while nurturing creativity and problem-solving in kids. Explore the uncharted territory of tech as a source of companionship and comfort in the journey to improved mental well-being. - [Vogel RedBird | New Facility in Southern Dallas](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-redbird-new-facility-in-southern-dallas/) - Dallas Nonprofit Vogel and The Shops at RedBird Partner to Create an Innovative Space to Serve Children and Families in Southern Dallas - [Vogel's Growing Gratitude: Vego Garden's Remarkable Contribution to Our Farm-to-Table Mission](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-vego-garden/) - Discover how Vego Garden's generous support transformed Vogel's mission, enhancing the education, sustainability, and well-being of children through new raised beds. - [Restoring Families: Louanna, Eli and Iris](https://vogelalcove.org/restoring-families-louanna-eli-and-iris/) - Louanna, Eli, and Iris Louanna was a young mom when she came to Vogel with her daughter, Iris. Both bright and hopeful, they joined the Vogel family. But as Louanna worked with our social worker, we learned that she had another child, Eli.Louanna had been in an abusive relationship. Eli’s father was an addict. In - [Restoring Families: Shewaunee and Antoinee](https://vogelalcove.org/restoring-families-shewaunee-and-antoinee/) - Shewaunee and Antoinee Shewaunee left Wisconsin seeking a better life. She came to Texas to escape drug-use and abuse. With no support system, she learned that a new life requires more than just desire for one. Shewaunee and her daughter Antoinee landed in a family shelter. The shelter provided a roof, but wihout childcare, getting - [Senior Staff Spotlight | Family Support](https://vogelalcove.org/senior-staff-spotlight-family-support/) - Senior Staff Spotlight | Family Support. Candace Leverton has been with Vogel Alcove for almost 5 years and is the lead position of Director of Family Support and Mental Health Services. - [Senior Staff Spotlight: Kim Holmes](https://vogelalcove.org/senior-team-kim-holmes/) - We're spotlighting our Senior Staff Members, those who work hard behind the scenes to further Vogel Alcove's Mission. This week's feature staff member is Kim Holmes, Vogel Alcove Senior Director of Community Programming. - [“Vogel Sensory Village” - A Sensory Lab for Homeless Preschool Children in Dallas](https://vogelalcove.org/sensory-lab-village-vogel-alcove-child-homelessness/) - Launched January 29, 2022, the new sensory lab creates a safe space for self-expression and brain building. Children who experience chronic childhood trauma have brains that are at times wired to always keep them safe, even when safety is not an issue, like at school. This automatic brain response can sometimes result in - [The Arts Performance Event 2022 with Clint Black](https://vogelalcove.org/the-arts-performance-event-2022-with-clint-black/) - [In Her Own Words - Asyria's Story Part 2 of 4](https://vogelalcove.org/asyriasstorypart2/) - Watch part two in a series of a Vogel Alcove Success and Impact Story. - [Vogel Alcove Holiday 2022 Volunteer Information and Toy List](https://vogelalcove.org/holiday-store-2022/) - Vogel Alcove families are able to give new toys and other items to their children during the holidays because of community generosity. - [Senior Staff Spotlight - Greg Brinkley](https://vogelalcove.org/senior-statt-spotlight-greg-brinkley/) - This week's feature staff member is Greg Brinkley, Chief Development Officer, who has been with Vogel Alcove since 2012 - [Senior Staff Spotlight - Jordan Neufeld](https://vogelalcove.org/senior-staff-spotlight-jordan-neufeld/) - For our second weekend #seniorstaffspotlight we're featuring Jordan Neufeld, our Chief Financial Officer. He joined Vogel Alcove in 2021, and is responsible for ensuring all of aspects of our nonprofit are financially healthy and built for success. - [Support Vogel Alcove on North Texas Giving Day](https://vogelalcove.org/support-vogel-alcove-on-north-texas-giving-day/) - North Texas Giving Day is Thursday September 22, 2022, support Vogel Alcove! Our mission is best shared by supporters like you! On this page you'll find helpful resources for spreading the word. - [Vogel Alcove Senior Staff Spotlight | Karen Hughes](https://vogelalcove.org/senior-staff-spotlight-karen-hughes/) - Vogel Alcove senior staff members work to make sure our facility puts the children, their families, and our mission first. Whether through direct programmatic involvement, fundraising, or behind the scenes, each individual is highly skilled and hardworking. - [Day 1 DFW Fireworks at FC Dallas Saturday August 27, 2022](https://vogelalcove.org/fcdallas-nonprofit-night-fireworks/) - Day 1 DFW 2022's annual fireworks show was cancelled on New Year's Day 2022 due to weather. But, we have exciting news to share! As our special gift to the community, we have partnered with FC Dallas to bring you the best fireworks show in DFW. On Saturday, August 27, 2022, the FC Dallas soccer team will close the evening's match against Real Salt Lake with the spectacular fireworks show we missed on January 1st. A portion of your ticket purchase to the game will be donated to Vogel Alcove to help the homeless children and families we serve. - [Vogel Alcove 2022-24 Board Chair and Four New Members ](https://vogelalcove.org/2022-24-board-of-directors/) - Vogel Alcove welcomes a new board chair and several new board members who will help strengthen the organization’s work of “rewiring brains, repairing hearts, restoring families.” The moves bring diverse skills and expertise that are crucial to addressing the problem of family homelessness. - [National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: Lifting the Veil on the Hidden Homeless](https://vogelalcove.org/hidden-homelessness-national-hunger-and-homelessness-awareness-week/) - November 2021 By: Karen Hughes, CEO of VogelNational Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (Nov. 13-17) is an opportunity for communities across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. While Dallas has done much of late to shine a light on the needs of our homeless population, many misconceptions remain about hidden - [June 2022 Corporate Challenge](https://vogelalcove.org/22-corporate-challenge/) - Corporate Challenge fundraiser to raise money for Vogel Alcove School-Age summer camp, Camp Vogel. - [Celebrating Black History Month at Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/celebrating-black-history-month-at-vogel-alcove/) - February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and remember African Americans throughout history. During this time the Vogel curriculum includes this month-long celebration and it’s a great way to teach our kids about strength through adversity. From John Mercer Langston, the first black man to become a lawyer, to Rosa Parks and the role - [What Do Sunflowers Have to Do with a Pandemic? Part 2](https://vogelalcove.org/what-do-sunflowers-have-to-do-with-a-pandemic-part-2/) - Spread Seeds of Happiness: Nine of our families were able to move from shelters to permanent housing—giving a whole new meaning to the term “safe at home.” Yet a house is not a home without basic items, such as furniture. Because of COVID-19, many of the organizations we work with to furnish our - [Mental Health Awareness Month - Brain Development, Homelessness & Children](https://vogelalcove.org/mental-health-awareness-homelessness-children/) - Vogel Helping Children with Brain Development & Trauma Recovery What is Mental Health Awareness Month? Mental Health Awareness Month raises awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities. The purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness and educate the - [National Minority Health Month & Week of the Young Child](https://vogelalcove.org/week-of-the-young-child-national-minority-health-month/) - April features the Week of The Young Child and National Minority Health Month (sponsored by National Association for the Education of Young Children – NAEYC), and we want to shine a light on the hidden faces and families affected by the mental, physical and health impacts of homelessness. - [Country Music Icons Clint Black & Lisa Hartman Black Headline Vogel Alcove’s 2022 Annual Arts Performance Event & 35th Anniversary Celebration](https://vogelalcove.org/clint-black-2022-annual-arts-performance-event-vogel-alcove/) - Country Music Icons Clint Black & Lisa Hartman Black Headline Vogel Alcove’s 2022 Annual Arts Performance Event & 35th Anniversary Celebration - [Vogel Alcove, Commemorating Black History & Black Culture](https://vogelalcove.org/commemorating-black-history-and-black-culture/) - Our Board Members & Leadership Vogel board member Robert Jenkins on what Black History Month means to him: “A deep knowledge and appreciation of the contributions of men and women of African descent is foundational to being a thoughtful and responsible American citizen. Black History is all our history and I appreciate the opportunity to - [29th Annual Arts Event Photos](https://vogelalcove.org/29th-annual-arts-event-photos/) - This year’s event was fun, fun, fun! Featuring the Beach Boys in concert, the 29th Annual Arts Performance Event filled the lawn at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Annette Strauss Artist Square with socially distanced beach chairs, a favor bag full of goodies and a gourmet picnic dinner provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering. Guests dressed - [DeadSoxy x Vogel Alcove Design Contest](https://vogelalcove.org/deadsoxy-x-vogel-alcove-design-contest/) - DeadSoxy is a luxury sock brand in Dallas who creates superior socks using premium fabrics and smart designs. They also have a no-slip, no fall guarantee – with a full 30 day refund. The founder, Jason Simmons, recently connected with our mission and wanted to give back in his own unique way. His idea was the - [2 Ways to Volunteer From a Distance](https://vogelalcove.org/2-ways-to-volunteer-from-a-distance/) - We’ve had a lot of people asking us what they can do to help during this pandemic. While we aren’t currently allowing any volunteers in the building, there are two ways you can help from home! You and your family can build “Bye Bye Bags” These bags are given to our families to take home each day, - [What Do Sunflowers Have to Do with a Pandemic? Part 3](https://vogelalcove.org/what-do-sunflowers-have-to-do-with-a-pandemic-part-3/) - Rise, Shine, and Hold Your Head High We’ve worked hard to move approximately 50% of our families into stable housing and employment. These families are the most vulnerable to the pandemic’s effects, and we committed that not one family would slide back into homelessness. To support them, we delivered food and supplies to their doorsteps. - [Historical Articles Early Years](https://vogelalcove.org/historical-articles-early-years/) - LOOKING BACK AT 35 YEARS OF OUR LIFE-CHANGING MISSION​ - [Day1DFW Event Provides Family Fun on New Year’s Day](https://vogelalcove.org/new-years-day-event-provides-family-fun-on-new-years-day/) - Day1DFW Event Provides Family Fun on New Year’s Day Vogel Alcove Partners with Main Event and Reliant to Strike Out Family Homelessness in DFW (Dallas, Dec. 13, 2021) - Dallas-based Vogel Alcove, which provides childcare and therapeutic services for children, is once again partnering with Main Event to provide families with a fun way to - [Family Success and Impact | Asyria's Story, Part 1 of 4](https://vogelalcove.org/asyrias-story-part1/) - Family Success Stories | From the time families join us, until long after their recovery, the positive impact is visible. Asyria's Story - [Family Success and Impact | Asyria's Story Part 3 of 4](https://vogelalcove.org/moving-forward-part-3-of-4/) - Family Success and Impact Story video series. In the third part of our week-long series, a mom, relays the second half of her journey. - [Family Success and Impact | Asyria's Story, Part 4 of 4](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-never-leaves-a-family-why-your-support-matters-part-4-of-4/) - Family Success and Impact Stories | Our spring series 2022- President and CEO, Karen Hughes has a special message for you. - [Holiday Toy Donation 2021 Appreciation](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-holiday-donors/) - Each year, Vogel hosts a holiday store, a place where parents can come and choose gifts for their children for the holidays. We rely on the generosity of you, our donors to help provide toys for the store.We want to thank the following companies and individuals that made this year’s event a success! Abbott LabsABWA - [Michael Johnson Performance and Nike Donate Gear to Vogel Alcove Kids](https://vogelalcove.org/michael-johnson-performance-and-nike-donate-5000-of-gear-to-vogel-alcove-kids/) - For those that don't know, Michael Johnson is a 3-time running olympic team member, winning 13 gold medals during his career. He broke multiple world records, and has been named the "The Fastest Man in the World." In 2007, he founded Michael Johnson Performance, on a mission to help athletes of all ages, in any - [Community Hero Informa Holds Innovative Silent Auction Benefitting Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/community-hero-informa-holds-innovative-silent-auction-benefitting-vogel-alcove/) - At Vogel Alcove, our Community Heroes consist of businesses and organizations that have committed their support to us through philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy. In the coming months, we're going to feature different Community Heroe s in this blog, and detail some of the great ways they help us. We may feature an event or a - [Support Stories - driversselect](https://vogelalcove.org/support-stories-driversselect/) - Vogel Alcove Supporter Stories Last month, we shared success stories from the families we support. This month, we're highlighting a few people who helped create those success stories. driversselect is a very active corporate supporter. The company allowed us to brand their car showroom with pictures of our kids, our logo and our messaging.Their employees - [Reliant Gives - $100k at stake for Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/vote/) - Vogel Needs Your Vote to Win $100,000 from ReliantVoting Contest RunsOct.7th (noon) – Oct 13th (11:59 pm)Vogel is one of three Dallas-area nonprofits in the running for a $100,000 donation from “Reliant Gives Vote,” a charitable-giving program from Reliant. The nonprofit with the most votes receives $100,000. The other two nonprofits will receive $20,000 and $10,000, respectively, based - [Donor Helps Vogel Alcove Family Get a Washer/Dryer](https://vogelalcove.org/donor-helps-vogel-alcove-family-get-a-washer-dryer/) - Vogel Alcove is able to continue its mission because of the continued generosity of donors. Whether a donation of time, money, or tangible goods-- our donors help us rewire brains, repair hearts, and restore families. We're so thrilled to start off 2021 with this blessing. Some of our longtime donors, Joyce and Jerry Morrison of - [Support Stories - Lisa Cain and Harvie](https://vogelalcove.org/support-stories-lisa-cain/) - Vogel Alcove Supporter Stories For the past month, we've shared stories about the families we support. This month, we want to highlight a few people that have helped create those success stories. This week's story is about Lisa Cain. Lisa recently learned about Vogel Alcove and is already a passionate supporter. Her dog Harvie is also joining - [Blessings of Abundance at Vogel Alcove During a Pandemic](https://vogelalcove.org/blessings-of-abundance-at-vogel-alcove-during-a-pandemic/) - Phase I From March 30, 2020 to May 22, 2020, Vogel shifted with each twist and turn of this pandemic and the challenges its effects presented the school.We’re calling this period Phase I, The Essential Services Phase. We opened the school for children of essential workers and our staff implemented three brand new programs. For - [Happy 35th Birthday Vogel Alcove!](https://vogelalcove.org/happy-birthday-35th-birthday-vogel-alcove/) - Happy Birthday Vogel Alcove! This coming year we will celebrate the organization’s 35th year of serving young, homeless children and their families. Vogel Alcove has grown from its humble beginnings of serving 15 children in 1987, to serving more than 17,000 children to date. Through it all, we have given each child what homelessness had taken - [Thank You, Volunteers!](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers/) - Vogel Alcove could not fulfill its mission to help children recover from the trauma of homelessness without the support of generous community volunteers. Below is a list of our volunteers for May 2017. Thank you for giving of your time and talents! Volunteer Groups Advancial Amanino Brookhaven College Colliers Fannie Mae Greenhill School 5th graders SMU - [Family Emerges from Homelessness to a New Life](https://vogelalcove.org/family-overcomes-homelessness-vogel-alcoves-help/) - Susan and her youngest daughter entered Vogel Alcove in the spring. She and her three children (two of whom are school age) had just moved into a family homeless shelter housing program. Before moving into the shelter program, the family lived in their own home in a suburban community with good schools. Susan’s husband was - [Thank You Delek US Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/delekvolunteers/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE!Thank You to the volunteers of Delek US (formerly known as Alon USA) for visiting our school and equipping our children with new shoes from Skechers! We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel - [Thank You SMU Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-smustudents-2/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE!Thank You to the volunteers of SMU for visiting our school and volunteering with us during Dream Week 2019! We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel by donating holiday items and volunteering! You - [28th Annual Arts Performance Event - April 2019](https://vogelalcove.org/28th-annual-arts-performance-event-april-2019/) - On April 13th, 850 of our loyal supporters joined for us for the 28th annual Arts Performance Event hosted at the downtown Omni Dallas Hotel. This year's entertainment helped theme the entire evening's festivities. The Stars of the hit TV show Nashville took their acts from the screen to the stage. Charles Esten and Jonathan - [Vogel Alcove Mom Hemrish Chirwa](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-mom-hemrish-chirwa/) - Celebrating Vogel Alcove Moms This Black History Month, Voyage Magazine featured MamaNiyaa founder and CEO Hemrish Chirwa in their Inspiring Conversations feature! The Vogel Alcove family is proud and happy for Hemrish who is a Vogel client. Click here to read her full feature and learn more about the inspirational and life-changing story. Here’s what she said about Vogel in the - [Vogel Alcove Welcomes Summer Intern Olivia Hayes](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-welcomes-summer-intern-olivia-hayes/) - This summer we're host to three summer interns! Welcome Olivia Hayes! Olivia Hayes is a rising junior at JJ Pearce High School. She is thrilled to serve at Vogel Alcove in support of its mission. She aims to help people and families surpass homelessness and create a better environment for themselves. Olivia is interested - [2017 Design & Dine Event - Winners and Awards](https://vogelalcove.org/2017-design-dine-event-winners-awards/) - Last month, Vogel Alcove celebrated Design & Dine our fall event which hosted the 11th Annual Furniture 4 Kids design contest. For the past three years, Vogel Alcove had the pleasure of working with two great companies that founded the Furniture 4 Kids event. GL Seaman and OFS Brands are the two companies that founded - [Day 1 Dallas 18 Recap](https://vogelalcove.org/day-1-dallas18-recap/) - On January 1st, 2018, Vogel Alcove once again hosted people from all across the metroplex and beyond for the best party of the year - Day 1 Dallas at Fair Park! This year's event, our third, was the best to date. Over the course of the years, we have adjusted and improved upon the event. - [School-Age Kids Compete in Shark Tank Challenge](https://vogelalcove.org/school-age-kids-compete-shark-tank-challenge/) - On Wednesday, July 20, Vogel Alcove day campers got to interact with a school of sharks – without visiting an aquarium, a zoo or an ocean – and learned valuable business lessons along the way. In partnership with Bank of America, Vogel Alcove provides financial literacy education for the school-age children (kindergarten through 5th grade) attending - [Help Us Prepare for April Showers!](https://vogelalcove.org/help-us-prepare-april-showers/) - With spring approaching, Vogel Alcove is planning ahead for April showers. The children in our care do a lot of walking outside – to and from the bus, from their shelter to our facility. So, we are asking for help collecting children’s rain gear, such as: Rain boots (child sizes up to preschool) Rain coats - [Day 1 Dallas in Frisco Welcomes Over 5100 Guests](https://vogelalcove.org/day-1-dallas-in-frisco-welcomes-over-5100-guests/) - The overcast skies and blustery wind did not stop more than 5100 families and friends from celebrating the first day of 2020 together at Day 1 Dallas. In our fifth year, the event, traditionally held in Dallas, was relocated to Frisco’s Dr Pepper Ballpark and Embassy Suites Convention Center. Families celebrated New Year’s Day together - [Colliers International Employees Donate 600 Bye-Bye Bags](https://vogelalcove.org/colliers-international-employees-donate-600-bye-bye-bags/) - The children we serve do not always know when they will eat when they are not at Vogel Alcove. To help keep their tummies filled, we give the children snack sacks, or Bye-Bye Bags, when they leave for the day. Bye-Bye bags are filled with a variety of shelf-stable snacks such as crackers, tuna or - [February 2022 Desktop Wallpaper](https://vogelalcove.org/february-2022-desktop-wallpaper/) - To accompany our wall calendar for 2022, we created a version for your computer desktop as well! Click here to download the full size version for your background. Check back here each month for a new wallpaper featuring our 35th anniversary milestones and pictures of Vogel Alcove children! - [Exclusive Fitness Offer from Circuit 31 Fitness of Allen](https://vogelalcove.org/exclusive-fitness-offer-from-circuit-31-fitness-of-allen/) - We are thrilled to partner with our friends at Circuit 31 Fitness of Allen! They have a special offer just for Vogel Alcove! Experience their 31 minute, full-body workouts for 60 days for $60! As an extra bonus, your $60 will go straight to Vogel Alcove as we continue to help young children and their - [Volunteer for Day 1 DFW!](https://vogelalcove.org/volunteer-for-day-1-dfw/) - Looking to do something meaningful and fun for New Year's Day? Why not volunteer for our seventh annual family event, Day 1 DFW? Main Event hosts this year at all SEVEN of its DFW locations, then at 7 PM TWO spectacular fireworks shows will launch, one at Toyota Stadium Frisco, and the other at Dickie's - [Urgent Need: Toys for Vogel Alcove's 2021 Holiday Store](https://vogelalcove.org/urgent-need-toys-for-vogel-alcoves-2021-holiday-store/) - Each December, we open our ‘store’ that is stocked with items to make a child’s holiday extra special. Held on Thursday, December 9, through Saturday, December 11, parents can select from a broad array of toys, books, games and clothes that will light up their children’s eyes this holiday season. This year, a global toy - [Volunteer Spotlight: The Desai Family](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-volunteer-spotlight-the-desai-family/) - Cynthia and Jay Desai have supported Vogel Alcove for a number of years. Having two young children of their own, they were drawn to Vogel's mission of eradicating homelessness in Dallas' young families and giving children the opportunity to go to school when they otherwise may not. They especially enjoy coming by the - [No More Sleepless Nights, Jacob's Story](https://vogelalcove.org/jacobs-story-2021/) - Many homeless people in Dallas live in tent cities and encampments. Little Jacob’s first home was one such place. Jacob’s parents met on the street. Both were addicted to drugs to cope with their own deeply rooted traumas. When the couple learned they were having a child, they stopped using drugs and vowed to give - [Peace Begins with a Smile, Kyrii's Story](https://vogelalcove.org/kyriis-story/) - Homelessness changes everything about childhood. Young children learn at an early age that life can be unpredictable and unstable. The trauma of worrying about money, food, a place to live and a safe place to play can cause social and emotional delays. Kyrii came to Vogel as a young infant. His contagious smile and sweet - [Too Young for Trauma, Bella's Story](https://vogelalcove.org/bellas-story/) - All children are special. And the youngest ones can remind us of just how fragile their world can be. Baby Bella is a new addition to the Vogel Alcove family. Her mother, Brandi, is a survivor of domestic violence. Together, they live in a women’s shelter. Bella’s dad has been in and out of their - [2019 Dallas Mavericks Dinner with Santa](https://vogelalcove.org/2019-dallas-mavericks-dinner-with-santa/) - We had so much fun at the 2019 Dallas Mavericks Dinner with Santa! Friday, December 6th, the Dallas Mavericks hosted the annual Dinner with Santa at the Mavs Practice Facility, presented by Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics. The entire Dallas Mavericks team was in attendance, as well as Mavs ManiAACs, beloved mascot Champ and Santa. More than 50 at-risk children from Rainbow - [Longtime Vogel Alcove Teacher to Retire](https://vogelalcove.org/longtime-vogel-alcove-teacher-to-retire/) - We love our teachers at Vogel. They work tirelessly everyday with our children to help them heal from the trauma of homelessness, and to prepare them to test on par if not better than their peers when they enter kindergarten. It can be a stressful job, but nothing is quite as rewarding as seeing growth - [Vogel Alcove Socks, Designed by Vogel Kids](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-socks-designed-by-vogel-kids/) - During the Summer months when DISD schools are closed, we host school-aged children in our program, Camp Vogel. Last Summer, we teamed up with the sock company Dead Soxy to create custom socks, inspired by pictures the kids at Camp Vogel drew. We received a lot of great drawings from the kids, and couldn't possibly - [Vogel Alcove Welcomes Summer Interns Andrew Nguyen and Ari Appel](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-welcomes-summer-interns-andrew-nguyen-and-ari-appel/) - We are so excited to have our latest interns here at Vogel Alcove. Welcome Ari Appel and Andrew Nguyen! They'll be helping the development department and the rest of the staff throughout the Summer. The two will also be working on individual projects that advance skills they each are passionate about. In the coming weeks - [Proud to Be a Southwest Airlines LUV Classic Recipient](https://vogelalcove.org/proud-to-be-a-southwest-airlines-luv-classic-recipient/) - Since 1985 Southwest Airlines has proudly hosted the LUV Classic Golf Tournament and Party, donating more than $18 million to children’s charities over the last 34 years. As we all continue to evolve in the wake of COVID-19, Southwest made the difficult decision to cancel the LUV Classic Tournament and Party originally scheduled for October. - [What Do Sunflowers Have to Do With a Pandemic?](https://vogelalcove.org/what-do-sunflowers-have-to-do-with-a-pandemic/) - What do sunflowers have to do with a pandemic? Each morning when the children and staff arrive at Vogel Alcove, a plot of huge sunflowers greets us at the door. These striking plants also line the areas where our children play—the black top, playground, and garden. Even in the midst of COVID-19, they never stopped - [Things You Can Do Right Now](https://vogelalcove.org/things-you-can-do-right-now/) - How can you make an impact right now? Check out the list below of various opportunities to show your support. Build Bye Bye Bags Hold A Donation Drive Virtual Story Time Video Peer to Peer Fundraising Host a Virtual Fundraising Happy Hour Host a Birthday Fundraiser Join Flight, our recurring giving program Become a Community - [The Vogel Alcove Sunflower Gallery](https://vogelalcove.org/the-vogel-alcove-sunflower-gallery/) - Welcome to the Vogel Alcove Sunflower Gallery! Vogel Alcove families stand strong and tall, finding sunlight amid the darkness. Like sunflowers, they seek the sun’s light and warmth to help them overcome challenging times. Within each child at Vogel Alcove are the seeds of imagination, destiny, hope and future dreams. Our kids personified these dreams - [Vogel Alcove to Appear on the Balancing Act](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-to-appear-on-the-balancing-act/) - In December, Vogel is set to be a featured nonprofit on The Balancing Act, a morning show on Lifetime hosted by Montel Williams. The Balancing Act delivers everything from delicious recipes, style makeovers, and dream vacation giveaways to parenting tips and the latest news in wealth and health. A film crew was allowed in the building, - [Early Childhood Developmental, Behavioral, and Mental Health Services Newsletter - Issue 1](https://vogelalcove.org/mental-health-services-issue-1/) - Mental health is so important and affects all areas of our lives.Mental health issues can also cause physical problems, such as headaches, stomach issues, tiredness, and inability to sleep. There are many ways to improve and maintain your mental health including self-care!Did you know, according to the CDC mental health illness is one of the - [Camp Vogel Trip to Jewish Community Center Pool Went Swimmingly](https://vogelalcove.org/camp-vogel-trip-to-jewish-community-center-pool-went-swimmingly/) - Vogel Alcove campers visited the Jewish Community Center for swim lessons on Thursday. As soon as we arrived at the pool, the campers stripped off their outer layers, eager to jump in the water. Camp counselors divided the campers into smaller groups to work with Jewish Community Center volunteers. Once divided into their - [Parent Peer Groups Create Vision Boards](https://vogelalcove.org/parent-peer-groups-create-vision-boards/) - Here at Vogel Alcove, so many of our parents feel alone, with no peers available to support them during a traumatic time. These parents have usually experienced events in their lives that can be quite painful emotionally, and it's difficult not to feel completely alone. Because of this, our Family Support social workers created a - [Martyn Rocks the Evening with Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/martyn-rocks-the-evening-with-vogel-alcove/) - A Special Evening with Vogel Alcove featuring World Piano Man Martyn Lucas in concert rocked! A crowd of supporters and friends got together virtually and sang and danced in support of our mission. Donations brought in song requests as the evening began with a request for “You’ve Got a Friend In Me,” and rocked on - [Vogel Alcove's Little Library Makeover](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcoves-little-library-makeover/) - In front of the Vogel Alcove building there is a reading tree, built by donors for our children. Due to wear and tear from being outside in the elements, the library had fallen in disrepair. Lauren Green and her neighbors helped us repair and restore the library! Lauren said: “Not long ago, after attending my - [Family Support Team Hosts Dining with Dads Group](https://vogelalcove.org/family-support-team-hosts-dining-with-dads-group/) - This month our Family Support Team hosted the very first “Dining with Dads” group here at Vogel. This event is a way for the dads in our families to get together in fellowship and discuss the challenges they face leading their families toward recovery.Lunch was served and the men interacted through games and discussion. Our - [First Camp Vogel Splash Day](https://vogelalcove.org/first-camp-vogel-splash-day/) - It is summer in Texas. After days of rain and cloudy weather, on Friday our familiar scorching sun returned with full intensity, hiking temperatures up to the nineties. With the sun beating down from overhead, Vogel campers cooled off with some fun water activities on splash day. First, campers paired off to toss and catch - [Vogel Alcove Welcomes Summer Intern Olivia Nguyen](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-welcomes-summer-intern-olivia-nguyen/) - Meet Olivia Nguyen! One of our 2021 Summer interns! Olivia Nguyen is a current rising senior at the Hockaday School. Olivia is excited to work at Vogel Alcove. She wants to gain experience in helping children and their families overcome homelessness. Through this internship, she hopes to become better equipped to serve her community. - [A Mental Health Moment: Anxiety](https://vogelalcove.org/a-mental-health-moment-anxiety/) - Did you know?A recent study by the CDC indicated that at least 2 in 5 people have experienced symptoms of ANXIETY in the last 7 days?HOW TO RECOGNIZE ANXIETY IN YOURSELF & OTHERS Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of nervousness, excessive worry, and extreme concern. Some might experience an unexplained sense of “dread” or fear, and a constant - [A Mental Health Moment: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder](https://vogelalcove.org/a-mental-health-moment-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/) - Did you know not all wounds are visible? Let’s discuss trauma and help break the stigma of PTSD. Celebrate small successesNotice patterns happening less and lessLean on self-compassionForgive yourself for the pastYou don’t have to be perfect Post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, is a set of symptoms a person might think or feel after experiencing some - [Vogel Alcove Campers and Yoga Mondays](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-campers-and-yoga-mondays/) - Spongy rainbow mats checkered the gym floor, awaiting pint-sized yogis. It’s Monday, and that means yoga day at Vogel!Some of the kids have been through unimaginable trauma. It is critical that they learn to regulate their emotions, find calm and have ways to focus the mind and bodyThe yoga teacher made rounds through all age - [Camp Vogel Visits Dallas Heritage Village](https://vogelalcove.org/camp-vogel-visits-dallas-heritage-village/) - Just a couple of blocks south of the towering glass skyscrapers of downtown Dallas lies a collection of 19th century pioneer and Victorian homes and commercial buildings that comprise Dallas Heritage Village. On Monday morning, Vogel campers walked across the street from our building to visit this village and get a glimpse of the lives of - [Introducing 7 New Board Members for 2021](https://vogelalcove.org/welcome-7-new-board-members-in-2021/) - We're so proud to introduce seven new members to the board of directors! Vogel Alcove’s newly appointed board members span various industries and companies within the DFW area in order to support our mission. Each with an impressive history within their industries and companies, they will help lead our organization as we continue to serve - [Vogel Dad Shows What it Means to Be a Good Father](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-dad-shows-what-it-means-to-be-a-good-father/) - At Vogel, our stories often involve single mothers and their children overcoming the trauma of homelessness.This month, we honor Vogel fathers with the story of a single dad who led his family out of hardship and toward a better life. Mr. Bateman is a father of three: Matthew Jr., Isabelle, and Kayden. When baby Kayden - [Five Things I've Learned in my First Two Weeks at Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/five-things-ive-learned-in-my-first-two-weeks-at-vogel-alcove/) - My name is Elise Little, and I am one of this summer's Vogel Alcove interns. From accompanying campers on field trips and chronicling their adventures to learning how to research foundations, I’ve had a very busy, fun first two weeks at Vogel Alcove. Even simply being in Vogel Alcove’s building and observing the day-to-day interactions - [Camp Vogel Explores the Great Trinity Forest](https://vogelalcove.org/camp-vogel-explores-the-great-trinity-forest/) - When I think of Dallas, I think of a busy metropolis: crammed highways, glass skyscrapers, and bustling people. When I think of Dallas, I certainly don’t think of nature. But just ten miles south of downtown Dallas lies the largest urban hardwood forest in the United States: the Great Trinity Forest. What’s more surprising, - [Volunteer Spotlight: Amanda Thomas](https://vogelalcove.org/volunteer-spotlight-amanda-thomas/) - When the pandemic began, a multitude of changes were put in place at Vogel Alcove to ensure our children and staff remained safe and healthy. Our volunteer program was temporarily suspended, and no one other than the children and our staff were allowed inside the facility. We have missed our volunteers greatly, and look forward - [Vogel Alcove Campers Visit SPARK!, a Treasure Trove of Creativity and Fun](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-campers-visit-spark-a-treasure-trove-of-creativity-and-fun/) - Campers at Vogel enjoyed an exciting trip to SPARK! on Wednesday morning. A 501(c)(3), SPARK! aims to ignite a sense of creativity in all children, as this sense propagates higher performance in the classroom as well as the workplace. At SPARK!, many campers gravitated toward the giant, elevated playscape. Campers crawled through tunnels, shot down slides, - [Vogel Alcove Welcomes 2021 Summer Intern, Elise Little](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-summer-intern/) - It's summertime here in Texas and at Vogel Alcove! That not only means the start of Camp Vogel, our summer camp for school-aged children, we also welcome our summer interns through the Klein Internship, a partnership with Jewish Family Services of Greater Dallas. We want to extend a huge warm welcome to Elise Little, - [Volunteer Spotlight - Ron Olson](https://vogelalcove.org/volunteer-spotlight-ron-olson/) - We love our volunteers! They help us tremendously in the pursuit of our mission. During the pandemic, interaction with the children we serve has been limited for their safety. Even parents were not allowed in the building as we followed strict protocols.We have missed the smiling faces and endless generosity of our volunteers. As we - [A Vogel Alcove Family Gets a Home Makeover with Project Elf](https://vogelalcove.org/a-vogel-alcove-family-gets-a-home-makeover-with-project-elf/) - We recently had the opportunity to visit one of the Vogel family’s newly renovated home!The home underwent a complete makeover from the great people at Project Elf Dallas. Project Elf Dallas is a group of volunteers working to give a Christmas Season surprise to families or individuals who are transitioning out of homeless shelters. Once a - [10 Weeks Later, Operation Phases at Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/10-weeks-later-operation-phases-at-vogel-alcove/) - Out With Phase I, In With Phase II As the nation and the state reopen in phases, operations at Vogel will evolve in phases as well. The first ten weeks since the shutdown were Phase I, Essential Service. In case you missed it, watch CEO Karen Hughes review of our efforts in Phase I below. - [Restoring Families](https://vogelalcove.org/restoring-families/) - Here at Vogel, we restore families. Each day, we hear stories of trauma and struggle. 90% of our kids come from single-parent homes, usually led by a mom. Our mission is to rebuild these lives and help children and their families recover from the trauma of homelessness. We help these parents get back on their feet, - [Volunteer Spotlight: Marty Mintz](https://vogelalcove.org/mrmarty/) - Since March of 2020, volunteers haven’t been allowed inside our facility, as a part of health and safety protocols during the pandemic. Our staff and children have greatly missed the backyard buddies, nap-time buddies, and birthday buddies usually seen each day at Vogel. We hope to welcome everyone back in June of 2021, because we - [Arts Event Co-Chairs Host Arts Event Sponsor Reception](https://vogelalcove.org/arts-event-co-chairs-host-arts-event-sponsor-reception/) - The 29th Annual Arts Performance Event is happening May 1, 2021 at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, Annette Strauss Square. This will be a live outdoor concert featuring The Beach Boys! The Arts Event raises a significant portion of our annual operating budget each year, and we’re thrilled to be able to host it in - [29th Annual Arts Performance Event Sponsorships Available](https://vogelalcove.org/29th-annual-arts-performance-event-sponsorships-available/) - If you haven't heard, the 29th Annual Arts Performance Event will be happening on May 1, 2021! We're so excited to be the first event of this scale and type to return in Dallas since the pandemic began! The annual event will return with a few socially-distant differences than attendees might be used to, but - [Parents Received COVID-19 Vaccinations On-Site This Week](https://vogelalcove.org/parents-received-covid-19-vaccinations-on-site-this-week/) - This week, through a partnership with Parkland Hospital, we hosted a free vaccination hub at our facility. Staff followed social distancing and sanitation protocols; the site opened for Vogel Alcove parents and individuals staying at the Family Gateway shelter. The shot was administered to parents as they came to pick up their children. The vaccine - [Repairing Hearts Means Healing a Family](https://vogelalcove.org/repairing-hearts-means-healing-a-family/) - Patrick Patrick was a life force. He was a loving father and stepfather. Patrick was a brother, an uncle, and a son. He was also a business-owner and a Cowboys fan. Patrick’s love for his children helped him overcome life’s many challenges. Destiny, Sabrina, Ethan, and Summer were his motivation. When Patrick suddenly passed away - [The Cardboard Challenge 2021](https://vogelalcove.org/the-cardboard-challenge-2021/) - Below are the rules for the cardboard challenge! Have some fun! Here are some helpful links to get you started! Make an Adorable Cardboard Playhouse! 26 COOLEST CARDBOARD HOUSES EVER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQG_q_3RCw8 - [Virtual Scavenger Hunt 2021](https://vogelalcove.org/virtual-scavenger-hunt-2021/) - [Vogel Alcove's Greenhouse Goes Solar](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcoves-greenhouse-goes-solar/) - Studies show that nature can help ease stress, anxiety and depression.Vogel’s Backyard is an integral part of our therapeutic and early childhood education programming. Built in 2014, the Backyard is a certified Nature Explore classroom. This gives our children the opportunity to reap the social, emotional, physical, health, and cognitive benefits that come from connecting - [Full Steam Ahead for Staff and Vogel Eats Program](https://vogelalcove.org/full-steam-ahead-for-staff-and-vogel-eats-program/) - You may know that on April 6, we reopened our doors for the children of our families that hold essential jobs in Dallas.About 5o% of our families reside in shelters, while the other 50% live in affordable housing or the like. They’ve worked hard to get jobs and provide a home for their families. But, - [The Annual Vogel Alcove Holiday Store Needs Your Help](https://vogelalcove.org/the-annual-vogel-alcove-holiday-store-needs-your-help/) - The Annual Vogel Holiday Store needs your help. Each year, Vogel hosts a holiday store, a place where parents can come and choose gifts for their children for the holidays. We rely on the generosity of you, our donors to help provide toys for the store. This year, the store will take place on December 10, 11, - [Join us For Spooky, Socially Distanced Halloween Trunk or Treat!](https://vogelalcove.org/join-us-for-spooky-socially-distanced-halloween-trunk-or-treat-volunteer-opportunities/) - Calling all Volunteers and Ghoulies! Looking for Halloween Trunk or Treat volunteer opportunities in Dallas? Looking to keep the spirit alive in the one of the spookiest years on record? Look no further!Please join us for a spooky, socially distanced, Halloween Trunk or Treat for the kids on October 30, 2020. We know you’ve all missed - [Fishbowl Learning Chooses Vogel Alcove for Summer Initiative](https://vogelalcove.org/fishbowl-learning-chooses-vogel-alcove-for-summer-initiative/) - Mentor based summer enrichment program, Fishbowl Learning, chose Vogel Alcove as its program initiative this year. The events and activities they hosted on behalf of Vogel Alcove range from writing and illustrating 2 books, holding readings of the books, hosting lemonade and granola stand and even holding a drive-in talent show to close their program. - [Vogel Alcove Birdhouses, A Creative Art Project You Can Do at Home](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-birdhouses-a-creative-art-project-you-can-do-at-home/) - If you’ve ever had the chance to tour Vogel, you’ve probably seen our Giving Trees on the walls of the 3rd floor. If not, it’s one of the highlights of the building and you should plan to come see it (when we’re able to give in-person tours again.)For now, some pictures are shared below. These - [The Creature Teacher Visits Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/the-creature-teacher-visits-vogel-alcove/) - The children got a fun surprise yesterday, a visit from The Creature Teacher! This organization is run by teachers have either Master of Education or Bachelor of Science degrees and are experienced in the teaching field. Their featured program was “Fur vs. Scales” ” This class reinforces the difference between mammals and reptiles. By seeing - [Vogel Alcove Welcomes New Child Therapist to Our Staff](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-welcomes-new-child-therapist-to-our-staff/) - We have a brand new addition to our staff, Tamsyn Morison. She’s doing a lot of new things with the child therapy room, and we’re excited to have this fresh face at Vogel. We asked her a few questions about herself and what she’ll be working on in therapy sessions with the kids.Tell us your - [Design & Dine - Ambassadors of Hope Awards 2019](https://vogelalcove.org/design-dine-ambassadors-of-hope-awards-2019/) - Vogel’s Annual Design & DineFeatured Exciting Elements from the Worlds of Art, Food and Music and honored this year’s Ambassadors of Hope Award Winners. On October 7th, Vogel hosted Design & Dine hosted at the Tower Club Dallas. The event was an exciting combination of the local art, food and music scenes in Dallas, with all - [2019 Dodge for a Cause Event](https://vogelalcove.org/2019-dodge-for-a-cause-event/) - Vogel Alcove is honored to extend our thanks for all of the support at our "7th Annual Dodge for a Cause" event. Vogel Alcove can guarantee that all of these proceeds are benefiting the children and families who are experiencing homelessness and that all of the support is ultimately making a huge impact in the - [Thank You, June Volunteers!](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-june19/) - Volunteers for May 2019 Thank you to all of our passionate and supportive volunteers who help make Vogel Alcove a safe, nurturing and fun environment for our families to heal and grow! Volunteer list for June 2019 Groups Marsh Group Chamberlain College of Nursing School Dallas Nursing Institute Flick Mars NCL – Richardson Chapter YMSL - [Thank You, May Volunteers!](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-may19/) - Volunteers for May 2019 Thank you to all of our passionate and supportive volunteers who help make Vogel Alcove a safe, nurturing and fun environment for our families to heal and grow! Volunteer list as of 5/30/19 Groups Ursuline Academy Seniors Delek Us Liberty Mutual Chamberlain College of Nursing School Dallas Nursing Institute Washington Federal - [D CEO nominates Vogel Alcove as a finalist for Organization of the Year 2019](https://vogelalcove.org/d-ceo-nominates-vogel-alcove-as-a-finalist-for-organization-of-the-year-2019/) - Vogel Alcove is proud be nominated by D CEO as a finalist for the 2019 Organization of the Year. Other organizations in our category include: Organization of the Year $1M – $10M All Stars Project of Dallas Café Momentum Klyde Warren Park My Possibilities Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Vogel Alcove We appreciate the increased awareness - [Thank You, April Volunteers!](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-apr19/) - Volunteers for April 2019 Thank you to all of our passionate and supportive volunteers who help make Vogel Alcove a safe, nurturing and fun environment for our families to heal and grow! Volunteer list as of 4/29/19 Groups Ursuline Academy Seniors Allstate Pepsico/Frito-Lay HealthSparq YMSL 7 - Eleven The Delta Companies Individuals Kristy Jalbert - [Thank You, March Volunteers!](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-mar19/) - Volunteers March 19 Thank you to all of our passionate and supportive volunteers who help make Vogel Alcove a safe, nurturing and fun environment for our families to heal and grow! Groups Ursuline Academy Seniors Greenhill Middle School (5th Graders) Pepsico/Frito-Lay Children’s Health Pediatrics Celanese YMSL Missouri State University Hill & Wilkinson Mercer Individuals Kristy - [Thank You Pepsico Frito-Lay Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-pepsicofritolay/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Pepsico Frito-Lay for visiting our school and helping us! We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove by simply providing us with your time. You - [Thank You, February Volunteers!](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-feb18/) - Volunteers Feb 19 Thank you to all of our passionate and supportive volunteers who help make Vogel a safe, nurturing and fun environment for our families to heal and grow! Volunteer Groups Ursuline Academy SeniorsUrsuline Academy StaffDelek USGreenhill Middle School (5th Graders)Pepsico/Frito-LaySMU StudentsChildren’s Health Pediatrics Individual Volunteers Kristy JalbertMelinda JamesMarty MintzSuzanne TeitelbaumBeatrice KaplanSandra ZuckerSydney JordanImana CordovaDebbie - [Thank You, Winter Volunteers!](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-dec18-jan19/) - Volunteers Dec 18 – Jan 19 Group Holiday HelpAmerican AirlinesSpringbok EnergyTexas Health ResourcesBain & CompanyYoung President’s OrganizationInformaEnvolve HealthColliersHilton Park CitiesGraingerHoulihan LokeyPfizerPridestaffDlores PhotographySt. Monica’s SchoolFossilChildren’s HealthSt. Monica’s Students GroupsUrsuline SeniorsKraft HeinzRepublic National Distributing CompanySMUGreenhillWillow Springs Middle School Individual Volunteers Kristy JalbertMelinda JamesMarty MintzSuzanne TeitelbaumBeatrice KaplanSandra ZuckerSydney JordanImana CordovaDebbie GibsonIrene SanchezRead GendlerBetsy CullumLaurie GonzalezRoger ParksMelissa GalarzaKim StadelmanMohitha - [$50,000 donation after record sales - driversselect an EchoPark Company](https://vogelalcove.org/50000-donation-after-record-sales-driversselect-an-echopark-company/) - In October of last year, Steve Hall, CEO of driversselect - an Echo Park company, stood in front of a packed room of employees for their monthly all-employee kickoff. It had been a great meeting full of updates, planning and hugs all around as the company had successfully moved into it's new home in Grand - [Vogel Alcove's Annual Holiday Store Help Families Shop & Give](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-holiday-stores-help-families-shop-give-2/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Each year, Vogel Alcove hosts its Annual Holiday Store in which the parents can hand select gifts for their families. The gifts are all donated by our generous community members, corporate supporters, partner religious affiliations, and individuals and families from - [Thank You, Volunteers! November 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-november-2018/) - Vogel Alcove could not fulfill its mission to help children recover from the trauma of homelessness without the support of generous community volunteers. Below is a list of our volunteers for the past month. Want to get involved? Fill out the volunteer form by clicking here. 11/1-11/30 Groups Ursuline Academy Greenhill 5th Graders YMSL - [Thank You ZeroRisk HR Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-zeroriskhr/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of ZeroRiskHR for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove by donating holiday items and volunteering! You all definitely - [Thank You Southwest Airlines Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-swa-3/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of SWA for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove by donating and volunteering! You all definitely made the - [Thank You, Volunteers! October 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-october-2018/) - Vogel Alcove could not fulfill its mission to help children recover from the trauma of homelessness without the support of generous community volunteers. Below is a list of our volunteers for the past month. Want to get involved? Fill out the volunteer form by clicking here. 10/1-10/31 Groups Ursuline Academy Greenhill 5th Graders High Brew - [Thank You Pepsico Frito-Lay for another great Day of Caring!](https://vogelalcove.org/thanks-pepsico/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Pepsico & Frito-Lay for visiting our school and volunteering with us during the 9th Annual United Way Day of Caring! We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of - [Vogel Alcove's Annual Fall Clothing Store](https://vogelalcove.org/annualfallstore2018/) - On Friday, October 19th, Vogel Alcove held it’s Annual, FREE,Fall Store for its families. This opportunity offered 55 families, and over 150 children, an opportunity to receive seasonal essentials, such as; shirts, shorts, skirts, umbrellas and raincoats, toiletries, blankets, booster seats, pajamas, and a plethora of other items. While the children were undergoing a normal - [Thank You Dallas Bar Association!](https://vogelalcove.org/thanks-dba/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of the Dallas Bar Association for visiting our school and volunteering with us! We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove by volunteering! You all definitely made - [Thank You Conti Volunteers!](https://vogelalcove.org/thanks-conti/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Conti for visiting our school and assembling Bye Bye Bags for our families. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove by volunteering! You all definitely - [Thank You th+a architects!](https://vogelalcove.org/thanks-thaarchitects/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of th+a architects for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove by volunteering! You all definitely made the morning - [Thank You WebCe Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-webce/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of WebCe for visiting our school and volunteering with us during the IICF's Week of Giving . We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove by volunteering! - [Thank You Vizient Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-vizient/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Vizient for visiting our school and volunteering with us during their Community Day. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove by volunteering! You all definitely - [Thank You Texas FFA Association & State Fair of Texas Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-ffa/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Texas FFA Association and the State Fair for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove by donating Fair - [Thank You Ernst & Young Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-ey/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of EY for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove by donating and volunteering! You all definitely made the - [Thank You, Volunteers! September 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-september-2018/) - Vogel Alcove could not fulfill its mission to help children recover from the trauma of homelessness without the support of generous community volunteers. Below is a list of our volunteers for the past month. Want to get involved? Fill out the volunteer form by clicking here. As of 9/1/18 – 9/30/18 Groups Southwest Airlines Tradition - [Thank You Southwest Airlines Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-swa/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of SWA for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove by donating and volunteering! You all definitely made the - [Facing Homelessness - A thank you letter](https://vogelalcove.org/facing-homelessness-part-5/) - Facing Homelessness Success stories are made daily at Vogel Alcove. Some successes are small, daily achievements, while others are life-changing events that propel our families out of poverty and into stability and successful careers.We received a letter from a former parent who shared how her life has changed since her time with Vogel Alcove.Her life - [Thank You Spirit Realty Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-spiritrealty/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Spirit Realty for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove by donating and volunteering! You all definitely made - [News from the Nest - Aug 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/news-from-the-nest-aug-2018/) - Make a Gift to Vogel Alcove Important Dates - Mark your calendars! Sept 13 - Coffee with the Kids (open house) - RSVP TODAY! Sept 20 - North Texas Giving Day - Join us for Happy Hour at Four Corners Brewery and celebrate North Texas Giving Day with us. The party starts at 4pm! Event - [Community Beer hosts Bye-Bye Bag Event](https://vogelalcove.org/community-beer-hosts-bye-bye-bag-event/) - Community Beer Company located in Dallas, held an event in which they invited and encouraged people to take part in a volunteer event for Vogel Alcove. The Brewery recently created their own 501c3 to give back to the city they live, work and play within. The organization is named "The Greater Good" and was a - [Thank You, Volunteers! August 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-august-2018/) - Vogel Alcove could not fulfill its mission to help children recover from the trauma of homelessness without the support of generous community volunteers. Below is a list of our volunteers for the past month. Want to get involved? Fill out the volunteer form by clicking here. As of 8/1/18 – 8/30/18 Groups Southwest Airlines Tradition - [Dallas Mavericks Foundation creates Parent Opportunity Center at Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/mavs-parent-opportunity-center/) - Earlier this month, the Mavs Foundation helped provide our families with another resource to help improve their future. We are thankful the organization has chosen to support us in our mission to Break the Cycle of Poverty. Click below to read more about this important initiative and generous gift. https://www.mavs.com/mavs-foundation-aims-to-help-families-launch-careers-at-vogel-alcove/ - [Thank You Oliver Wyman Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-oliverwyman/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Oliver Wyman for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove by donating and volunteering! You all definitely made - [Thank You Project FLOP Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-projectflop/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Project FLOP for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove and volunteering with us! You all definitely made - [Thank You Celanese Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-celanese-2/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Celanese for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove and volunteering every month! You all definitely made the - [Park Cities People - Humans of Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/park-cities-people-humans-of-vogel-alcove/) - Here's another great article about our volunteer Jamie Perkins' Humans of Vogel Alcove instagram page. You can help support her efforts today! https://www.parkcitiespeople.com/community/preston-hollow-teen-looks-to-change-the-way-people-view-homeless/ - [Thank You Phi Gamma Delta Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-figi/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Figi for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the afternoon enjoyable assembling Bye - [Thank You Southwest Airlines Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-southwest-air/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Southwest Airlines for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove and volunteering every month! You all definitely made - [DMagazine Humans of Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/dmagazine-humans-of-vogel-alcove/) - D Magazine recently featured volunteer Jaime Perkins and her instagram page "Humans of Vogel Alcove" (IG: https://www.instagram.com/humansofvogelalcove/). Check out the story below! - [Thank You Kraft Heinz Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-kraftheinz-volunteers-2-2-2-2/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Kraft Heinz for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the afternoon enjoyable by - [Thank You American Airline Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-american-airline-volunteers-2-2/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of American Airlines for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by - [Thank You Capitalogix Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-capitalogix-volunteers-2-2-2/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Capitalogix Trading for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by - [News From the Nest - July 18](https://vogelalcove.org/news-from-the-nest-july-18/) - News from the Nest View this email in your browser Make a Gift to Vogel Alcove Important Dates - Mark your calendars! Sept 13 - Coffee with the Kids (open house) - RSVP TODAY! Sept 20 - North Texas Giving Day Nov 15 - Design & Dine - - [Thank You, Volunteers! July 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-july-2018/) - Vogel Alcove could not fulfill its mission to help children recover from the trauma of homelessness without the support of generous community volunteers. Below is a list of our volunteers for the past month. Want to get involved? Fill out the volunteer form by clicking here. As of 7/1/18 – 7/31/18 Groups UT Southwestern YMSL - [Thank You Southwest Airline Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-southwest-airline-volunteers-2/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Southwest Airlines for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by - [Thank You HealthSparq Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-healthsparq-volunteers/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of HealthSqarq for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by interacting - [Thank You Bain & Co. Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-bain-co-volunteers/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Bain & Company for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable - [Thank You JQ Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-jq-volunteers/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of JQ Engineering for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by - [Amazon Prime Day benefits more than just consumers.](https://vogelalcove.org/amazon-prime-day-benefits-just-consumers/) - President/CEO Karen Hughes was interviewed by WFAA Channel 8 yesterday about how Amazon sales benefit nonprofits. - [Vogel Alcove appoints 10 new board members to help lead the organization’s efforts to end family homelessness.](https://vogelalcove.org/board_announcement_18-19/) - Vogel Alcove’s newly appointed board members span various industries and companies within the DFW area to support the organization in helping the youngest victims of poverty in Dallas – homeless children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Dallas, TX - July 12 - Beginning July 1, Vogel Alcove’s new board of directors were elected - [United Way Day of Impact: Thank You KPMG Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/united-way-day-impact-thank-kpmg-volunteers/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of KPMG for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by interacting - [Thank You Morgan Stanley Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-morgan-stanley-volunteers/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Morgan Stanley for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by - [Thank You, Volunteers! June 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-june-2018/) - Vogel Alcove could not fulfill its mission to help children recover from the trauma of homelessness without the support of generous community volunteers. Below is a list of our volunteers for the past month. Want to get involved? Fill out the volunteer form by clicking here. As of 6/1/18 – 6/31/18 Groups UT Southwestern Ryan - [Support Stories - Read Gendler](https://vogelalcove.org/support-stories-read-gendler/) - Vogel Alcove Supporter Stories Last month, we shared success stories from the families we support. This month, we're highlighting a few people who helped create those success stories. Read Gendler is one of our newest volunteers who has a passion for dance, music and movement. By using her talents in these areas, she hopes to - [Thank You Southwest Airline Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-southwest-airline-volunteers/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Southwest for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the afternoon enjoyable by interacting - [Support Stories - Rick Lacher](https://vogelalcove.org/supportstories_ricklacher18/) - Vogel Alcove Support Stories For the past month, we've shared stories about the families we support. This month, we want to highlight a few people that have helped create those success stories. Our first story is from our board chair, Rick Lacher. Click the below to watch his support story. See Rick's Story During the month of May, - [Thank You Hill & Wilkinson Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-hill-wilkinson-volunteers/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Hill & Wilkinson for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the afternoon enjoyable - [Vogel's Family Dinner](https://vogelalcove.org/vogels-family-dinner/) - (Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE!) On Tuesday, May 22nd, we invited our families, board members, teachers, staff, and volunteers to have a Family Dinner on our blacktop. Our Operations Team provided the perfect family feast that consisted of hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, chips, lemonade, fruit kabobs, and cookies. What - [Thank You, Volunteers! May 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-may-2018/) - Vogel Alcove could not fulfill its mission to help children recover from the trauma of homelessness without the support of generous community volunteers. Below is a list of our volunteers for the past month. As of 5/1/18 – 5/31/18 Groups UT Southwestern Greenhill 5th Graders Tradition Energy Ursuline Academy Missouri State University D Magazine - [Facing Homelessness Part 3](https://vogelalcove.org/facing-homelessness-part-3/) - Facing Homelessness Amy, just 14 months old, lives in a transitional housing program. Even before birth, the odds were against her, as she was born drug positive. Amy has battled many serious health issues, including pneumonia, multiple times. Although faced with adversity, Amy is overcoming her traumatic start to life and continues to make positive - [Facing Homelessness Part 4](https://vogelalcove.org/facing-homelessness-part-4/) - Facing Homelessness Maria, a young mother, recently became homeless. Her initial interactions with her case managers over the phone seemed demanding and angry. Upon visiting Vogel Alcove and discussing her family's situation in person, the plan to stabilize her family was the most important.Her interactions changed from frustration to acceptance and understanding of the plans needed - [Armanino's "The Great Give"](https://vogelalcove.org/armaninos-great-give/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Armanino for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by - [Thank You Informa](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-informa/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Informa for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by interacting - [Thank You Fannie Mae Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-fannie-mae-volunteers/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Fannie Mae for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by - [Thank You Modern Message Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-modern-message-volunteers/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Thank You to the volunteers of Modern Message for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the afternoon enjoyable by - [Thank You Yale Club of Dallas](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-yale-club-dallas/) - Make sure you visit our Facebook Page to find more pictures to LIKE and SHARE! Feel free to join our Facebook Group to receive updates on special volunteer opportunities and projects. Thank You to the Yale Club of Dallas for visiting our school and volunteering with us during their Yale Day of Service on May 12! We truly appreciate you all for being - [New employees April 18](https://vogelalcove.org/new-employees-april-18/) - In wrapping up this week's Teacher/Employee appreciation week, we wanted to highlight some of our newest employees! Candace Leverton, LMSW, Clinical Family Support Specialist, Family Support Masters in Social Work, Licensed Master Social Worker from The University of Texas at Arlington, Over 5 years’ experience of experience in Social Work Jessica - [Facing Homelessness Part 2](https://vogelalcove.org/facing-homelessness-part-2/) - Facing Homelessness Raul will turn 12 this summer. He began coming to Vogel Alcove at age eight for our school age camps. At the time, Raul was living with his mother and siblings in an emergency shelter. As an angry boy, he often threw major tantrums. At Vogel Alcove, his camp counselors worked with him - [Thank You American Airline Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-american-airline-volunteers/) - Thank You to the volunteers of American Airlines for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping the children and families of Vogel Alcove! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by interacting with our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and more importantly, supporting our teachers. We hope - [Facing Homelessness Part 1](https://vogelalcove.org/facing-homelessness-part-1/) - Facing Homelessness On the night of January 25, 2018, 662 Dallas-area children were counted as homeless. They were not on the streets but rather numbered in local emergency shelters and transitional housing programs. However, not included in the count that night were children living in cars and motels or sleeping on a friend’s couch. Together - [Family Matters April 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/family-matters-april-2018/) - Family Matters - Parent Social Interaction Activity Vogel Alcove hosted a Parent Social Interaction Activity, designed to engage parents of the Vogel Alcove community to build external community support, and help Improve overall family well-being by fostering connections with their peers and their community. On Thursday April 26, 2018 Vogel Alcove sponsored the first in the series of monthly parent engagement activities. - [Thank You, Volunteers! April 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-april-2018/) - Vogel Alcove could not fulfill its mission to help children recover from the trauma of homelessness without the support of generous community volunteers. Below is a list of our volunteers for the past month. As of 3/29/18 – 4/27/18 Groups Celanese ZeroRiskHR DMagazine Tradition Energy Ursuline Academy Greenhill Individuals Kristy Jalbert Jo Bryan - [Thank You ZeroRiskHR Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-zeroriskhr-volunteers/) - Thank You to the volunteers of ZeroRiskHR for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for being committed to helping our children and families of Vogel! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by interacting with our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and more importantly, supporting our teachers. We hope that you - [Perkins' Family Annual Family Day](https://vogelalcove.org/perkins-family-annual-family-day/) - The Perkins' Family held their annual Family Dinner for the Families of Vogel Alcove. The Perkins Family supports Vogel in numerous ways through their time, talent, and treasure. Their family has individuals that sit on our Board of Directors, some who volunteer with us once - [Thank You Greyhound Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-greyhound-volunteers/) - Thank You to the volunteers of Greyhound (Helping Hound) for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for preparing our classrooms for Week of the Young Child! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by interacting with our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and more importantly, supporting our teachers. We hope that - [Thank You Missouri State University Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-missouri-state-university-volunteers/) - Thank You to the volunteers of Missouri State for visiting our school and! We truly appreciate you all for coming to Texas on your Spring Break and interacting with our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We hope that you enjoyed your visit to Vogel Alcove, as well as, learn more about our organization and how you can - [Thank You Sendero Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-sendero-volunteers/) - Thank You to the volunteers of Sendero Consulting for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for interacting with our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and more importantly, supporting our teachers. We hope that you enjoyed your visit and learned more about our organization and how you can better connect with our - [Thank You Allstate Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-allstate-volunteers/) - Thank You to the volunteers of Allstate for visiting our school and volunteering with us. We truly appreciate you all for orchestrating our Annual Egg hunt! You all definitely made the morning enjoyable by interacting with our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and more importantly, supporting our teachers. We hope that you enjoyed your visit and learned - [Brackets For Good Thank you](https://vogelalcove.org/bfg18_thanks/) - Brackets for Good 2018 This was our first Brackets for Good Tournament and we weren't exactly sure how successful our tournament run would be. Because of YOU specifically, we were able to make it into the final 8 of our region. Your generosity helped us move past four larger organizations and each week we were proud of donors - [Thank You, Volunteers! March 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-mar-2018/) - Vogel Alcove could not fulfill its mission to help children recover from the trauma of homelessness without the support of generous community volunteers. Below is a list of our volunteers for the past month. As of 3/1/18 – 3/29/18 Groups UT Southwestern Greenhill 5th Graders Tradition Energy Parker Edu American Airlines Ursuline Academy - [2018 Arts Performance Event - Thank you](https://vogelalcove.org/2018-arts-performance-event-thank/) - Click Here to See Pictures from the Event Click Here to See Pictures from the Meet and Greet The annual Arts Performance Event is a tradition and event that dates back almost three decades! Over the course of those 27 years, the event has evolved into an important fundraiser for our organization. Year after - [School Age Camp - Spring Break 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/school-age-camp-spring-break-2018/) - Vogel Alcove's School-age program was created to provide a safe, nurturing and engaging place during select school holidays and during summer camp. Beginning in 2014, the camp has engaged students aged 5-12 in various educational and developmental activities and programs. This year, 20 spring break campers engaged in an engineering project in which they built - [Dr Suess' Birthday at Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/dr-suess-birthday-vogel-alcove/) - On Friday, March 2nd, many schools across the world celebrate Dr. Suess' Birthday. At Vogel Alcove, our teachers and kids are big fans of his stories, and many of the murals in our school are inspired by the artwork that graces the covers and pages of these literary classics. On Dr. Seuss Day it is - [Please welcome our new staff!](https://vogelalcove.org/new_employees_3-18/) - Vogel Alcove is pleased to welcome new employees to our organization! Over the past few months, we've added a few smiling faces to our group of passionate professionals! - [Volunteer Appreciation Event](https://vogelalcove.org/volunteer-appreciation-event/) - Last week, Vogel Alcove held it's annual Volunteer and Classroom Champion Appreciation Event at the home of Marguerite Burtis and Peter Vogel. We could not be more excited to celebrate the annual commitment of those who selflessly give us their time, talent and treasure on a regular basis. Some of the regular volunteers include - [2018 Mavs Ball](https://vogelalcove.org/2018-mavs-ball/) - Vogel Alcove was one of the nonprofits recently honored at the prestigious Mavs Ball hosted by the Dallas Mavericks. Below is a recap of the event in which a packed house at The Bomb Factory celebrated all things Mavericks and their charitable efforts. Article originally posted via Mavs.com - https://www.mavs.com/oh-what-a-night/ DALLAS – Former Dallas mayor - [Thank You, Volunteers! Feb 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-feb-2018/) - Vogel Alcove could not fulfill its mission to help children recover from the trauma of homelessness without the support of generous community volunteers. Below is a list of our volunteers for the past month. As of 1/29/18 – 3/1/18 Groups 1Kingdom Radio Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Delek US/formerly known as Alon - [Thank You D Magazine Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-d-magazine-volunteers/) - Thank You to the volunteers of D Magazine for visiting our school last week! We truly appreciate you all for interacting with our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We hope that you enjoyed your visit to Vogel Alcove, as well as, learn more about our organization and how you can better connect with our mission. By - [Classroom Champions host Valentine's Day Parties](https://vogelalcove.org/classroom-champions-host-valentines-day-parties/) - Last week, more than 40 of our Classroom Champions hosted Valentine's Day parties for our kids. Classroom Champions are assigned to specific rooms and have the opportunity to take part in various activities throughout the year and celebrate fun holidays such as Valentine's Day. During the year, Classroom Champions are kept up to date on - [Thank You BCBSTx Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-bcbstx-volunteers/) - Thank You to the volunteers of Blue Cross Blue Shield Tx for a chaperoning our 3 year old children to the Dallas World Aquarium last week! We truly appreciate you all for visiting Vogel Alcove and learning more about our organization, as well as assisting us in connecting with our children. By engaging with our - [Brackets for Good - We're in the Tournament!](https://vogelalcove.org/brackets_for_good_intro/) - We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected to participate in Brackets For Good! Starting the evening of Friday, March 2nd; your donations to Vogel Alcove at http://dallas.bfg.org/matchup/vogel-alcove score points that help us advance in this single elimination bracket-style fundraising tournament will get us closer to the $10,000 championship grant. Your donations and the championship - [Lessons in Diversity](https://vogelalcove.org/lessons_in_diversity/) - Today, students in class 110 were taught lessons on the topic of diversity. One of the room's teachers, Olivia, shared a few brief stories regarding the lessons and captured a few pictures along the way. We passed out M&Ms for everyone and asked "What is the best part of the M&M?" The students answered, "THE - [Holiday Helpers 2017](https://vogelalcove.org/holiday-helpers2017/) - Happy New Year! We hope you had a great time during your holiday season and that you’re off to a great start in the New Year. We truly appreciate everyone who donated new items for our families during this holiday season. Please take a look at the attached photos to gain a glimpse of what - [Thank You, Volunteers! Jan 2018](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-volunteers-1-18/) - Vogel Alcove could not fulfill its mission to help children recover from the trauma of homelessness without the support of generous community volunteers. Below is a list of our volunteers for the past month. 1/1/18 – 1/29/18 Groups Tradition Energy Ursuline Academy Greenhill Individuals Kristy Jalbert Jo Bryan Melinda James Marty Mintz - [Please welcome two new staff members!](https://vogelalcove.org/please-welcome-two-new-staff-members/) - Vogel Alcove is pleased to welcome two new staff members to the team. Director of Family Services Stacey Moyler, LMSW, LCSW Bachelor of Art in Sociology Master’s Business Administration Stacey recently joined our team as our new Director of Family Services. Stacey is a DFW native and started her career in 1996 as a case - [Talking all things Vogel Alcove and Day 1 Dallas on iHeartRadio](https://vogelalcove.org/talking-things-vogel-alcove-day-1-dallas-iheartradio/) - Did you hear us on one of your favorite iHeartRadio channels recently? President/CEO Karen Hughes spoke to Anna de Haro about family and child homelessness, Vogel Alcove and our FREE family event on New Year's Day Day 1 Dallas. You can listen in by clicking below. Learn more about our event at Day 1 - [Announcing the 2017-2018 Vogel Alcove Board Members](https://vogelalcove.org/announcing-2017-2018-vogel-alcove-board-members/) - 2017-18 BOARD MEMBERS TO LEAD VOGEL ALCOVE’S 30TH YEAR OF SERVICE TO HOMELESS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN DALLAS DALLAS, TX (Oct 10, 2017) – Vogel Alcove is pleased to announce the appointment of the 2017-18 board of directors to lead the organization with strategic initiatives and insight in the organization’s 30th year of service - [Colliers to Host Top Golf Event Benefiting Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/colliers2017/) - Colliers International will hold their 4th annual fundraising event to benefit Vogel Alcove at TopGolf in Dallas on Thursday, October 5th. Over 225 professionals in the Dallas-Fort Worth commercial real estate community are expected to attend. The fun networking event includes a hole-in-one contest with a chance to win $10,000; a closest-to-the-pin contest, a silent - [Tickets on Sale Now for Tower Club Charity Classic 9/15](https://vogelalcove.org/tower-club-charity-classic-benefits-vogel-alcove/) - Get your tickets now for the 11th annual ClubCorp Charity Classic on Friday, September 15 from 7-11 p.m. at the Tower Club. The theme is 80s prom. Tickets start at $50.00 and include dinner, open bar, and dancing to your favorite 80s music. Click here to get your tickets now. According to ClubCorp, the Charity - [Republic of Texas Classic Raises Funds for Homeless Children](https://vogelalcove.org/republic-texas-classic-raises-funds-homeless-children/) - Vogel Alcove is grateful for the generous support we received from Austin Kremers and the Republic of Texas Classic Golf Tournament. Since Austin Kremers and JD Hall established the Republic of Texas Classic in 2011, the event has drawn amateur players from across Texas for three days of competition, camaraderie and giving back to the - [Furniture 4 Kids Event Celebrates Creativity](https://vogelalcove.org/furniture-4-kids-event-celebrates-creativity/) - With great food, drinks and music; exciting auctions and amazing feats of design talent, the 2016 Furniture 4 Kids Party & Auction raised more than $150,000 to support Vogel Alcove and its mission to help children recover from homelessness. Attendees enjoyed delectable small plates prepared by chefs from Bolsa, Dos Jefes, Empire Baking Company, Mozzarella Company, - [Camp Vogel 2017 Helps Children Find "The Leader in Me"](https://vogelalcove.org/camp-vogel-2017-helps-children-find-leader/) - Camp Vogel 2017 is in full swing for our school-age campers, and the kids are having a great time while learning valuable lessons in character, leadership and personal responsibility as part of our camp theme, “The Leader in Me.” The children are also going on fun and educational field trips and learning practical skills. A - [Duck, Dive & Dodge for a Great Cause!](https://vogelalcove.org/duck-dive-dodge-great-cause/) - The 5th annual Dodge for a Cause dodge ball tournament, presented by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and benefiting Vogel Alcove, took place on June 22 at the American Airlines Center. Teams from more than two dozen area companies competed in the 2017 event, which was the most successful yet, raising nearly $95,000 for Vogel - [Homeless Families Shop for Free at Spring & Summer Store](https://vogelalcove.org/homeless-families-shop-free-spring-summer-store/) - Keeping up with the clothing needs of ever-growing children is a challenge for all parents. But when you’re also experiencing homelessness, this regular task is particularly difficult. With this fact in mind, Vogel Alcove recently held a one-day Spring & Summer Store for the families we serve. While the children enjoyed a normal day in - [Vogel Alcove Summer Day Camp](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-summer-day-camp-begins-soon/) - The lazy days of summer are a fun respite for most school-age children. But for homeless children and their families, summertime presents yet another problem to be solved. When schools are closed, these children no longer have a safe, adult-supervised place to be during the week. Recognizing this issue, Vogel Alcove began offering free, summer day camp - [Vogel Alcove "Veterans" Prepare to Leave the Nest](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-veterans-prepare-leave-nest/) - On May 29, we held a special ceremony for our preschool students who are moving up to kindergarten in the fall. Each of the classrooms sang a special song for them, and then the preschoolers received a special certificate. The festivities continued outside, where the children and teachers released the butterflies that they had nurtured - [Vogel Alcove "May" Thank Our New Donors!](https://vogelalcove.org/mays-new-donors-make-difference/) - Vogel Alcove greatly appreciates the support of generous community donors. Your gifts truly make a difference in the lives of homeless children and their families! Our new donors for May 2017 are listed below Mysti Dodson Gay & Bruce Frazer Bernard Hirsch Paul Lichnerowicz Andy McGarrahan Nena Potts Barry Schlactus Jo & Sully Sullivan Alexandria - [Vogel Alcove Classroom Spotlight: Room 220](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-classroom-spotlight-room-220/) - You can tell that the toddlers from Room 220 are coming because they are always singing as they walk through the halls of Vogel Alcove. Teachers Julie Kim and Margaret Oden say that this lively group loves to do dramatic play, paint and get messy with sand and water at the sensory table. When they’re - [Vogel Alcove Celebrates The Week of the Young Child](https://vogelalcove.org/week-young-child-april-24-28/) - The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual event created by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to celebrate early learning, young children, teachers and families. Vogel Alcove marked this special occasion with a week of daily themes for the week of April 24-28. Music Monday kicked off the week with a parade - [Vogel Alcove's Therapeutic Gardens Teach Valuable Lessons](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcoves-therapeutic-gardens-teach-valuable-lessons/) - April is prime gardening season, and the children of Vogel Alcove have enjoyed many opportunities to learn about and engage with plants and flowers as they learn about the natural world. Our older children got their hands dirty planting lettuce, carrots, peas, spinach and beets, as well as sunflowers. By caring for the plants, the children - [Thank You, April Donors!](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-april-donors/) - It takes generous community support to sustain Vogel Alcove's programs for homeless children and their families. We are grateful to the following new donors for April 2017! Taylor Ariens Stephen Behar Elizabeth Butler Kiley Buttacavoli Brandi Chilian Barbara Cohen Beth Downs Vel Gidcomb Tino Gonzales Pedro Gonzalez Lauren Green Elaine Hyslop James Jackson Tracy Kettler - [April Volunteers Spring Into Action!](https://vogelalcove.org/april-volunteers-spring-action/) - Volunteers play a critical role in our mission to help children recover from the trauma of homelessness. Many thanks to our April 2017 volunteers for their effort and dedication! Volunteer Groups 1st Kingdom Radio Lockton Allstate National Lloyds Alpha Phi Omega Netscout El Centro College Solar Turbines Greenhill School 5th graders Southwest Airlines Houlihan Lokey - [Vogel Alcove Celebrates 30th Birthday](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-30th-birthday/) - Happy Birthday Vogel Alcove! On March 29, 2017 Vogel Alcove will celebrate 30 years of caring for the most vulnerable, neglected members of our community – homeless children and their families. The agency’s highly-skilled teachers, social workers and therapists help children cope with the trauma of homelessness and give parents the support they need to - [We Appreciate Our March 2017 New Donors](https://vogelalcove.org/march-donors-put-spring-step/) - Vogel Alcove relies on the support of generous community donors to fund our specialized services for homeless children and families. We gratefully thank our new donors for the month of March 2017! The Albertini Family Adam Amdur Julie & Bradley Bell Linda Fisch Tess & Ian Kinsler Amy & Aaron Opsal Laura Richardson Esme Schroeder Shaun - [Vogel Alcove Thanks Our March Volunteers!](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-thanks-march-volunteers/) - Volunteers are a crucial part of Vogel Alcove’s efforts to help children recover from homelessness. Their involvement enables us to serve more homeless children and families in more ways. Many thanks to our March 2017 volunteers, listed below! To learn more about volunteering at Vogel Alcove, contact Brian Millage, Volunteer Coordinator, or sign up on - [We Did It Card Partner Profile: TaskEasy.com](https://vogelalcove.org/card-partner-profile-taskeasy-com/) - Vogel Alcove created the We Did It card program to provide discounts on dining, entertainment and services that allow families to spend more time together. We would like to shine a spotlight on one of our We Did It Card partners: TaskEasy.com. TaskEasy.com is an online portal in which homeowners and property managers can schedule, monitor - [Spring Break Camp at Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/spring-break-camp-vogel-alcove/) - While Spring Break provides an often-welcome respite from the rigors of school, it also presents challenges for homeless children and families, leaving kids without a safe, adult-supervised place to be during the day. Recognizing the “gap” in child care that occurs during school holidays like Spring Break, Vogel Alcove offers Gap Camp – day camp - [Outdoor Activity Educates & Entertains Vogel Alcove Children](https://vogelalcove.org/outdoor-activity-educates-entertains-vogel-alcove-children/) - On a beautiful March morning, many of our children went to nearby Dallas Heritage Village to learn about “Toys that Fly and Float.” In keeping with our educational theme for March, Things That Move (Preschoolers) and On the Go! (Toddlers), this hands-on lesson was designed to enrich the children’s study of transportation and movement. We - ["We Did It Card" Offers Discounts Throughout 2017](https://vogelalcove.org/new-card-offers-discounts-benefits-vogel-alcove/) - Vogel Alcove announces a new program that benefits the homeless children and families it serves: the We Did It Family Experience Card. This free card provides discounts and special promotions from local partners such as Papa John’s Pizza, Medieval Times, Kroger and many more. All proceeds from retail partner participation benefit Vogel Alcove. “We are - [Vogel Alcove Board Provides Mardi Gras Party for Staff & Children](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-board-puts-mardi-gras-party/) - Thanks to our wonderful Board of Directors for providing a Mardi Gras celebration for our staff and children. We danced with choreographer Michelle N. Gibson to the music of The Big As$ Brass Band and formed a traditional 2nd line as we paraded outside. Afterward, staff enjoyed a tasty lunch of Louisiana fare. Thank you - [Showing Love for our Valentine's Month Volunteers](https://vogelalcove.org/showing-love-valentines-month-volunteers/) - Many thanks to our February volunteers! We are grateful that you have shared your time and gifts with us. Volunteer Groups Dallas Lutheran School Greenhill School 5th graders JDCA Sendero Tradition Energy Under Armour Ursuline Academy UT Southwestern Medical Center Individual Volunteers Alan Adino Sarah Asonye Michael Bloodsaw Jo Bryan Joette Chiffriller Crenshaw family Leslye Geller - [Teachers & Toddlers Create Class Farm](https://vogelalcove.org/teachers-toddlers-create-classroom-farm/) - The teaching approach in one of Vogel Alcove's Toddler classrooms could best be described as "immersive." When the children were learning about doctors, their teachers, Ms. Ballard and Ms. Daniels, helped them to create an in-class clinic, complete with a waiting room, an exam table, an X-ray display and medical supplies. So it's no surprise - [Thank You, Donors!](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-donors-2/) - We are continually grateful to our generous community donors! Below are new donors from February 1-23, 2017. Manoj Balraj Devanshu Bishnoi Richard E. Brown & Karen Aubrey Joanna Cade Shammy Chowdhury Matt Doden Zhenyu Fang Theresa Farrell Cindy Flagg Maria Gonzalez Doug Haling Gayle Hill Chelsey Homan Clay F. Howell Suzanne Jaco Rebecca Mancini Mitchell Massey - [Vogel Alcove Preschoolers Enjoy Aquarium Trip](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-preschoolers-enjoy-aquarium-trip/) - Effective early childhood programming engages children in a variety of ways, within and beyond the classroom. Recognizing this, Vogel Alcove provides a variety of enrichment opportunities for our children, including field trips. Recently, our 4- and 5-year children went on an outing to the Dallas World Aquarium. They loved learning about different ecosystems and the fish, amphibians, birds, - [Thank You, January New Donors!](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-january-new-donors/) - Vogel Alcove can only continue to provide critical services for homeless children and families with the generous support of community donors. Following is a list of new donors for January 2017. Thank you very much! Shammy Chowdhury Teresa Dillard John Duchensky Jorge Gonzalez John Hiraga Renee Johnson Danielle McGurk Joanna Newcomb Carol & Dale Newman Cory - [Vogel Alcove Staff Assist with Point-in-Time Homeless Count](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-staff-assist-point-time-homeless-count/) - The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires an annual count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless people, to take place on a single night in January. Known as the Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count, this effort generates valuable information about the changing trends, extent and nature of homelessness at the local, state and national levels. - [January Volunteers Help Kickstart the New Year](https://vogelalcove.org/january-volunteers-help-kickstart-new-year/) - We are grateful for the continued support of community volunteers. Your efforts truly make a difference for the children we serve! Below are our group and individual volunteers for January 2017. Groups Christus Health Greenhill School 5th Graders Oliver Wyman Tradition Energy Ursuline Academy UT Southwestern Zeta Phi Beta Individuals Robert Brooks Jo Bryan Ashley - [Vogel Alcove Named as Finalist for Texas Education Award](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-named-finalist-texas-education-award/) - Vogel Alcove is one of five Early Childhood Centers named as finalists in the 16th Annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. Each finalist receives $5,000. In addition to Early Childhood Centers, H-E-B also selected eight school districts and five school boards as awards finalists. To determine overall statewide winners, a panel of judges will visit - [February Promotion at Chop House Burger Benefits Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/february-promotion-chop-house-burger-benefits-vogel-alcove/) - For every “Reuben Burger” purchased at Chop House Burger in the month of February, $1 dollar will be donated to Vogel Alcove. So grab your friends, family and coworkers and head over to Chop House Burger (1501 Main St, Dallas) for a great meal benefitting a great cause! - [Vogel Alcove Holiday Stores Help Families Shop & Give](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-holiday-stores-help-families-shop-give/) - Each year, Vogel Alcove hosts holiday stores in which the children in our care and their parents can choose gifts for one another. All of the gifts are donated by generous community members. This year, 120 Vogel Alcove families were able to shop for 274 children. Because we received so many donations, we were able - [Thousands Came Out to Play at Day 1 Dallas 2017!](https://vogelalcove.org/thousands-came-play-day-1-dallas-2017/) - More than 12,000 children and families came out to play at Day 1 Dallas 2017, enjoying engaging kids' activities and shows, great food, live music and spectacular fireworks. Day 1 Dallas offered opportunities for children to play creatively and use their imaginations as well as burn some energy with activities like bouncing on spring-free trampolines, zip lining, - [Thank You, New Donors!](https://vogelalcove.org/1935-2/) - Vogel Alcove gratefully thanks our new donors for October 2016 (September 28 - October 28). We could not fulfill our mission without your support. Syed Azhar Amanda Mahoney Zach Ballenger Berenice Martinez Preciosa Bell Juli and Mac McGinnis Vikrant Bhatia Carol McPherson Janet Bickel-Burton Jodi Milner Jeremy Bradford Leah Suzanne Moet Michael Burrow Kirsten Morgan - [Volunteers Flock to Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/volunteers-flock-vogel-alcove-fall/) - Volunteers are a crucial part of Vogel Alcove’s efforts to help children recover from the traumatic effects of homelessness. Their involvement enables us to serve more homeless children and families in more ways. We love our volunteers and value their commitment to our mission! Please see below for a list of our October 2016 volunteers. - [PepsiCo/Frito-Lay Hosts Fall Festival at Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/pepsicofrito-lay-hosts-fall-festival-vogel-alcove/) - On October 20, more than 30 volunteers from PepsiCo/Frito-Lay hosted a special Fall Festival at Vogel Alcove. The children enjoyed a wide variety of seasonal activities including walking through a hay bale maze, dressing a scarecrow, getting their faces painted, dressing up in costumes, hearing a fall story, painting pumpkins and more. They loved examining - [Grant from RBC Foundation Funds Vogel Alcove Bus](https://vogelalcove.org/grant-rbc-foundation-funds-vogel-alcove-bus/) - The wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round…thanks to RBC Foundation-USA and other donors! In April 2015, Vogel Alcove applied for funding to purchase a 15-passenger school activity bus to meet the small-group transportation needs of our children, families and staff. We were pleased to receive the grant and have made excellent use of the - [Many Thanks to our Day 1 Dallas Sponsors!](https://vogelalcove.org/many-thanks-inaugural-day-1-dallas-sponsors/) - Vogel Alcove would like to thank our outstanding sponsors for the first-ever Day 1 Dallas! These companies were key partners in making Day 1 Dallas an exciting and fun-filled event for North Texas children and families, and they each helped support Vogel Alcove’s mission to provide the youngest children of homeless families with the foundation for - [School-Age Kids Enjoy President's Day Gap Camp](https://vogelalcove.org/school-age-kids-enjoy-presidents-day-gap-camp/) - On February 15, our School-Age Program held a Gap Camp at Vogel Alcove. Gap Camps are day camps that “fill the gap” in education and child care when Dallas ISD schools are closed for holidays. Since it was Presidents’ Day, one of our Gap Camp activities entailed allowing the kids to elect a president from - [Alon USA Engages in 5-Year Shoe Donation Program](https://vogelalcove.org/alon-usa-vogel-alcove-partner-first-steps-program/) - Families who are experiencing homelessness face a host of challenges, not the least of which is keeping growing children dressed in weather-appropriate and well-fitting clothes and shoes. Two and a half years ago, our friends at Alon USA graciously took on this challenge, making a five-year pledge to support the Vogel Alcove Resource Center – - [Vogel Alcove Provides Social Support for Parents](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-provides-social-support-parents/) - 2016 is off to a busy start for our families at Vogel Alcove. Parents are searching for jobs, often to replace the seasonal ones lost at the close of the Christmas holidays. In addition, they are struggling to balance the demands of work with the challenges of raising young children, especially during cold and flu season. - ["Wishing Well" Activity Teaches Empathy](https://vogelalcove.org/wishing-well-activity-teaches-empathy/) - Every morning, the children at Vogel Alcove are encouraged to notice who has come to class that day and who hasn’t. In an activity called Wishing Well, the children place photos of their absent classmates onto a big, red heart. Then they place their hands on their hearts and say “Wish you well!” This simple - [Warmer Weather Allows for Outdoor Learning](https://vogelalcove.org/warmer-weather-allows-outdoor-learning/) - While some parts of the country got more than their fair share of snow and ran this winter, children at Vogel Alcove have enjoyed some unseasonably temperate days and an opportunity to continue to enrich their learning both indoors and out. New to our outdoor classroom are informative and interpretive signs that not only give - [Donated Snacks Fuel Kids Outside Our Doors](https://vogelalcove.org/donated-snacks-provide-fuel-fun-vogel-alcove-kids/) - Credit Union of Texas recently held a company-wide donation drive and supplied the children of Vogel Alcove with hundreds of “Bye-Bye Bags.” Whenever possible, Vogel Alcove gives Bye-Bye Bags to our children when they leave for the evening, so they can have a snack on the commute back to their shelter or transitional housing apartment. The - [Primrose School Raises Funds for Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/primrose-school-preston-hollow-holds-fundraiser/) - Primrose School of Preston Hollow held its Spring Fling event on the evening of April 15. The luau-themed festivities featured a variety of children's activities along with a silent auction with items donated from local businesses. The school opened up its doors to the community so that families could gather in a safe environment to - [Parents Find Their Voice as Advocates for Children](https://vogelalcove.org/parents-find-voice-advocating-children/) - The experience of becoming homeless can mean giving up one’s voice. Without a home, without a support network, there are a lot of lines in which to queue up, a lot of applications to complete, and a lot of waiting on hold while the minutes and battery charge drain from your cell phone. To survive - [Positive Messaging Helps Children in Trauma](https://vogelalcove.org/positive-messaging-helps-children-trauma/) - Last fall, several of us had the opportunity at attend a two-day training on Trauma Informed Care Sponsored by Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance. Carmela DeCandia, Ph. D., a psychologist whose work in the area of homelessness and families is nationally recognized, presented a comprehensive and helpful training. One takeaway from the training was a list - [Yum! Brands Supports Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/yum-brands-supports-vogel-alcove/) - Yum! Brands (Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell) has nearly 43,000 restaurants in more than 130 countries and territories worldwide. As a global restaurant company, Yum! Brands supports hunger relief programs of all sizes as well as non-profit agencies affiliated with the arts, education, social services and diversity. Over the past several years, volunteers from - [Celebrating the Week of the Young Child](https://vogelalcove.org/celebrating-week-young-child/) - The Week of the Young Child is an annual event celebrating early learning, young children and teachers and families. The week of April 11-15, our Vogel Alcove children enjoyed special themes and activities including Taco Tuesday, Build Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday and Family Friday. Then on Saturday, we took a field trip to the Trinity - [Choices: Really?](https://vogelalcove.org/choices-really/) - I’ve been pondering lately just how complex the lives of our families become through the experience of homelessness. These musings were generated by a recent conversation with one of the Vogel Alcove clinical family support specialists. She told me about a young mother on her caseload, the parent of a little boy around the age - [Therapeutic Gardens Help Children in Trauma](https://vogelalcove.org/therapeutic-gardens-help-children-trauma/) - Living in persistent trauma affects every aspect of a young child’s being. Experiences like homelessness, food insecurity, domestic violence and child abuse can have a profound impact on his or her physical, emotional, social and intellectual development. Cognitive effects associated with childhood trauma may include poor planning ability, reduced impulse control and impaired logical reasoning. - [National Lloyds Insurance Donates Kids' Swimwear](https://vogelalcove.org/national-lloyds-insurance-donates-kids-swimwear/) - Thanks to our friends at National Lloyds Insurance, the children of Vogel Alcove will enjoy a splashing good time this summer! The company donated children’s swimsuits in a wide variety of sizes, allowing everyone from infants to school-age kids to participate in our Friday Splash Days. Since most of our families lack the funds, transportation - [Toxic Support Creates Further Chaos for Homeless Parents](https://vogelalcove.org/toxic-support-creates-chaos-homeless-parents/) - This month, my team and I have been thinking a lot about a concept we call “toxic support.” Again and again, we find that what distinguishes families living in poverty from families who have become homeless is the lack of social support. Imagine yourself at 3 a.m., your house burning to the ground, you and - [Visiting Vogel Alcove Connects Cause & Community](https://vogelalcove.org/visiting-vogel-alcove-connects-cause-community/) - Vogel Alcove Board members Ann Marie Painter and Rick Lear recently brought guests for a tour of our facilities. Walking through our hallways allows visitors to see the critical work taking place at Vogel Alcove and to meet the children whose lives we’re striving to improve. This firsthand experience helps guests to feel connected to our mission - [Southwest Airlines Shares the "Love" with Our Campers](https://vogelalcove.org/southwest-airlines-shares-love-vogel-alcove-campers/) - Demonstrating its commitment to local outreach, Southwest Airlines held a massive Field Day for the children attending Camp Vogel, our summer day camp, on June 15. Held at Love Field, the event featured a large, inflatable obstacle course, a water balloon toss, a crafts area, football and baseball toss games, basketball courts, a dance party, a - [Dodge for a Cause Raises $72,000 for Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/dodge-cause-raises-72000-vogel-alcove/) - Hosted by Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, on June 23, the Dodge for a Cause Dodge Ball Tournament brought together 32 corporate teams from companies throughout Dallas for a uniquely fun event that raised $72,000 for Vogel Alcove. Players ducked, dodged, pelted and tagged each other under the bright lights of the American Airlines Center, - [Vogel Alcove Volunteer Receives National Recognition](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-volunteer-receives-national-recognition/) - Vogel Alcove is proud to announce that one of our dedicated volunteers, Anne Davidson, earned an Honorable Mention for Volunteer of the Year in the 10th Annual Invest in Others Community Leadership Awards. Known in the classrooms of Vogel Alcove as Bunny Love, Anne encourages our children to dream about their future even as they - [Vogel Alcove Campers Jump for Joy!](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-campers-jump-joy/) - The children at Camp Vogel are literally bouncing off the walls! With this summer’s Camp Theme of Young Olympians, our campers are enjoying a variety of athletic field trips, including their recent trip to Jump Street. This giant, indoor play space features 20,000 square feet of wall-to-wall trampolines as well as trampoline dodge ball, a - [Many Thanks to Our September Donors!](https://vogelalcove.org/many-thanks-september-donors/) - Vogel Alcove could not continue its mission to help children recover from the effects of homelessness without generous community support. We humbly thank our September 2016 donors (8/31-9/27). Sally Daily Robin & Ken Dubas Pamela & Daniel Fete Janice & Howard Flock, Jr. Dr. Nancy Kelly & Dr. Kenneth Forster Dorothy & Janet Lenzen Carlos - [Community Beer Co. Hosts Vogel Alcove Fundraiser](https://vogelalcove.org/community-beer-co-hosts-vogel-alcove-fundraiser/) - Help a worthy cause while drinking beer and relaxing with friends? Is this a dream? On Saturday, October 1, the dream becomes reality at Community Beer Company (1530 Inspiration Drive, Dallas). During its Saturday Open House from 2-5 p.m., Community Beer is hosting a fundraiser for Vogel Alcove in which 20% of the sales of - [Vogel Alcove Volunteers Rock!](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-volunteers-rock/) - Volunteers are a crucial part of Vogel Alcove’s efforts to help children recover from the traumatic effects of homelessness. Their involvement enables us to serve more homeless children and families in more ways. We love our volunteers and value their commitment to our mission! Please see below for a list of our September 2016 volunteers. - [Newly Homeless Mom is Determined to Protect Her Children](https://vogelalcove.org/newly-homeless-mom-determined-protect-children/) - I recently met with a mom who was so frantic in her need and so determined in her pursuit of resources for her two young daughters that she lost her temper when attempting to contact us. She berated our reception staff in a most unkind manner and became even more frustrated when transferred to folks - [Vogel Alcove Welcomes New Board Members](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-alcove-welcomes-new-board-members/) - The Vogel Alcove Board of Directors is comprised of premiere business and community leaders who understand the problem of homelessness in Dallas and want to play a hands-on role in helping us fulfill our mission. Vogel Alcove recently welcomed a dynamic group of new Board members for 2016-17. These individuals include: Kay Adams, Comptroller & - [Thank You, Donors!](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-donors/) - We gratefully thank the generous individuals and organizations that donated to Vogel Alcove in July 2016. Without your support, we could not sustain our vital services for homeless children and their families. American National Bank Bill Archer Chris Barnet John Barrett Allison Bernstein Business Interiors Kimberly & W. Bruce Butler Mike Cagle Karen Cosentino - [Camp Vogel Children Enjoy Movie-Themed Craft](https://vogelalcove.org/camp-vogel-children-enjoy-movie-themed-craft/) - Our summer day campers enjoyed a special activity this week, courtesy of the marketing firm for the upcoming movie Storks. The company provided painting supplies so that the children could paint their own stork and also donated promotional items like activity sheets, pencils and sticker sheets. The premise of the movie, which opens on September 23, - [Harvesting Watermelon is a Feast for the Senses](https://vogelalcove.org/harvesting-watermelon-is-a-feast-for-the-senses/) - In Vogel Alcove’s Nature Explore-certified outdoor classroom and vegetable, sensory and wildlife gardens, our children get to see, hear, touch, smell and (sometimes) taste flowers, fruits and vegetables. They take pride in helping things to grow. And, when the time is right, they get to enjoy the fruits of their labor – literally! Recently, a - [Scenes from Camp Vogel 2016](https://vogelalcove.org/scenes-from-camp-vogel-2016/) - Summer break may be over, but the sunscreen-scented memories of Camp Vogel and Kinder Camp 2016 will remain with our campers for a long time to come. With the theme of “Young Olympians,” our summer camps offered a wide array of activities and learning opportunities. A typical day consisted of capture the flag, watercolor painting, - [Thank You, August 2016 Donors!](https://vogelalcove.org/thank-you-august-2016-donors/) - We are excited to recognize our most recent donors (July 26-Aug. 30)! Thank you for supporting our mission to help children recover from the traumatic effects of homelessness. Lauren Baggett Shruti Krishnan Rachel Bazan Megan LaDriere Charity Through Art Foundation Kristin Lieber Katrina Colwell Bob & Nancy Lewis Tina Conner Anthony Lowenberg Sarah Cummings Clarissa Lushaj - [We Appreciate Our August Volunteers!](https://vogelalcove.org/we-appreciate-our-august-volunteers/) - Volunteers are a crucial part of Vogel Alcove’s efforts to help children recover from the traumatic effects of homelessness. We love our volunteers and value their commitment to our mission! If you would like to become a Vogel Alcove volunteer, please contact Brian Millage, Volunteer Coordinator, at 214-468-8686 or bmillage@vogelalcove.org to get started. Please see below for ## Pages - [Vogel Alcove | Home Page (Experiment)](https://vogelalcove.org/) - Building Stable Families. Empowering Strong Futures. Because every child deserves a stable start. SUPPORT A CHILD I NEED SUPPORT SUPPORT A CHILD Where 600+ children find stability each year. The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe Three Locations. One Heart. Our Locations Donate Donate Monthly Donate Donate Monthly - [2026 Annual Arts Performance Event](https://vogelalcove.org/2026-arts-event/) - Vogel’s 33rd Annual Arts Performance Event Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at Omni PGA Frisco Resort featuring Wade Bowen, Randy Rogers Band, and Catie Offerman. - [Employment Resources](https://vogelalcove.org/employment-resources/) - EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES Employment Center Links South Dallas Coalition – Empowered Careers, transformed lives. Transform lives, build careers, and fill Dallas’ critical shortage of electricians, HVAC technicians, and plumbers. Triumph – Forge The Future is workforce development program providing adults with training, credentials, and job opportunities that can lead to high demand, sustainable careers in the construction and automotive industries. The program is - [Dodge for a Cause 2026](https://vogelalcove.org/dodge/) - PURCHASE SPONSORSHIP DONATE TO THE CAUSE We're Stronger Together with your sponsorship! Get ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and make a difference. Dallas’ premier dodgeball tournament is back!Dodge for a Cause returns on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at SMU’s Moody Coliseum, bringing together Dallas-area companies for a thrilling evening of competition, team building, networking, and philanthropy—all - [Community Heroes](https://vogelalcove.org/community-heroes/) - The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe Community Heroes An opportunity for your business or organization to support Vogel through philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy. Vogel | Community HeroesWall of Fame2025-2026 Quilters GuildPepsiCo Hope SupplyNotre DameArizona State NursesProgressive Waste Solutions EarthworksMid City PestSPIBernbaum MagadiniOliver Wyman Houlihan LokeyOptomiRadiance PediatricsAtlantic Housing Foundation PNC Vogel - [Senior Staff](https://vogelalcove.org/about/senior-staff/) - Senior Staff Karen R. HughesPresident & CEOGreg BrinkleyChief Development Officer Jordan Neufeld, CPA, MBAChief Financial OfficerSteve LenzSr. Director of Facilities and Operations Tonya Berry-RobertsDirector of Human ResouresSuzanne KanonGrants CoordinatorJustin RourkDirector of PhilanthropyKaren Taylor-JohnsonDirector of Early Childhood Programs – Main Tamyra Belo, M.S., CFLEDirector of Early Childhood Programs – RedBirdChyenne MillerDirector of Early Childhood Programs – NorthJalisa - [Sponsorships | Arts Event 2025](https://vogelalcove.org/sponsorships-arts-event-2025/) - 34th annual arts performance event Support the Arts Performance Event If you’re unable to join as a sponsor, you can still make a meaningful impact with a general contribution. Please visit our main donation page to give. GIVE A GIFT To ensure your gift is directed appropriately, please include “Arts Performance Event” in the dedication or comment - [Create a Fundraiser](https://vogelalcove.org/ways-to-give/create-a-fundraiser/) - Create a Fundraiser for Homeless Children Join the fight to help young children overcome the lasting effects of homelessness. Do your part by raising funds in everyday ways. CreateCreate your page to raise money for Vogel JoinFind and support an existing fundraiser FAQFrequently asked questions about fundraising Create a Vogel Fundraiser Memorial FundraisersHonor the memory of - [Health & Nutrition](https://vogelalcove.org/health-nutrition/) - HEALTH & NUTRITION THE KITCHEN THE GARDEN THE VOGEL STORE - [Mental Health & Developmental Health](https://vogelalcove.org/mental-behavioral-health/) - “Toys are children’s words and play is their language.” -Garry Landreth Donate Today The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe MENTAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL HEALTH REPAIRING HEARTS Early experiences shape a lifetime.The first five years of life are a period of extraordinary growth — nearly 90% of brain - [Restoring Families | Family Support](https://vogelalcove.org/programs/family-support/) - Restoring Families | Family Support Supporting families as they build strength, stability, and independence. Donate Today The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe FAMILY SUPPORT RESTORING FAMILIES A child’s well-being is deeply connected to the stability of their family. A child’s well-being is deeply connected to the stability - [Early Childhood](https://vogelalcove.org/programs/early-childhood/) - "Early Childhood Educationis the key to the betterment of society."-Maria Montesso Donate Today The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM REWIRING BRAINS Early childhood is the most critical time for brain development. Early childhood is a critical period of growth — nearly all foundational brain - [Camp Vogel | School-Age](https://vogelalcove.org/programs/camp-vogel-school-age/) - Camp Vogel | School-Age You can give kids the chance to just be kids Donate Today The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe Camp Vogel | School-Age Program A safe, nurturing place for school-age children during the summerWe offer comprehensive, school-age programming for children in Pre-Kindergarten through 6th - [The Vogel Alcove Foundation](https://vogelalcove.org/ways-to-give/foundation/) - THE VOGEL FOUNDATION Your generosity today can strengthen Vogel’s mission for generations to come. Give a gift today Jordan Neufeld, Chief Financial Officer: jneufeld@vogelalcove.org214-368-8686 Ext. 306 The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe Honoring vision. Sustaining impact. Building the future together. The Vogel Foundation offers meaningful ways to support - [Donate](https://vogelalcove.org/donate/) - The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe Your gifts go directly toward our comprehensive programs and services that help Vogel change the trajectory of the lives of families recovering from the trauma of homelessness.THANK YOU! Many companies match employee donations, find out if your employer matches donations Company - [Our Approach](https://vogelalcove.org/home/our-approach/) - Rewiring Brains,Repairing Hearts,Restoring Families. Donate Today The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe Our Approach OUR FIVE CORE PROGRAMS: Early Childhood Programming School-Age Services Health Services Mental Health Program Family Support program Early Childhood Programming: Our trauma-informed early learning classrooms help children rebuild healthy social, emotional, and developmental - [Get Involved](https://vogelalcove.org/get-involved/) - Commit your time. Strengthen families. Build community. The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe Get Involved | Volunteer 1148 Individuals volunteered their time to serve our mission from 2024-25 You make an impactVolunteers contribute time, talent, and resources in ways that strengthen Vogel’s programs and community presence. Opportunities are - [Locations](https://vogelalcove.org/our-locations/) - 01 VOGEL MAIN Vogel Main is the heart of Vogel’s work in Dallas, providing comprehensive, trauma-informed services for young children and their families impacted by poverty, housing instability, and homelessness.Serving as Vogel’s largest and most comprehensive campus, Vogel Main brings together early childhood education, health services, mental and behavioral health care, and family support in - [Understanding The Problem | Homelessness in Dallas](https://vogelalcove.org/about/understanding-the-problem-child-poverty/) - The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe Understanding The Problem Homelessness and Child Poverty in Dallas Child homelessness and poverty are often misunderstood issues. They are not limited to distant places or unfamiliar communities — they exist here in Dallas, affecting thousands of young children and their families - [Foundation Frequently Asked Questions](https://vogelalcove.org/foundation-frequently-asked-questions/) - Vogel Foundation | FAQs What is the Vogel Foundation?Since its formation as the Dallas Jewish Coalition for the Homeless in the late eighties, Vogel has been a safe and nurturing place for homeless parents to leave their young children while they work to rebuild their lives.Carrying the vision of our Vogel’s founders forward, The Vogel - [Our Impact](https://vogelalcove.org/home/our-impact/) - "How can a homeless mother get a job if she has no safe haven for her children?" -Thelma Vogel Donate Today The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe Our Impact With generous community support, we have served more than 17,000 children and their families since 1987. A few - [Vogel Alcove | Home Page](https://vogelalcove.org/home/vogel-alcove-home-page/) - Give Hope, Transform Lives: Find out how we're Stronger Together at Vogel Click here The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe Supporting children and families across Dallas — through three campuses, one mission. In one of America’s wealthiest cities, thousands of children in Dallas are growing up in - [Vogel Alcove | Home Page - Old](https://vogelalcove.org/home/vogel-alcove-children-and-families-experiencing-homelessness-dallas/) - Now is the time to give! Support Vogel during North Texas Giving Day and help change a child’s life today! Click here Now is the time to give! Support Vogel during North Texas Giving Day and help change a child’s life today! Click here Give Hope, Transform Lives: Find out how Hope begins at Vogel - [2026 Day 1 DFW](https://vogelalcove.org/day-1-dfw/) - Come Out and PLAY... On New Years Day! Join us on January 1 2026, at the Irving Convention Center for a day full of fun, food, and festivities – all while supporting a great cause! What is Day 1 DFW? Celebrating its 11th year, Day 1 DFW is a family-centered, all-inclusive event hosted by Vogel - [35th Anniversary | Vogel Alcove Historical Timeline](https://vogelalcove.org/35-years-of-restoring-families/) - Children Served 28 Years 1 Mission 1 More than 17,000 children and families have been served since Vogel opened its doors in 1987. Vogel will celebrates Founder’s Day on March 29. It’s a celebration of over 3 decades of caring for the most vulnerable, neglected members of our community– homeless children and their families.Our agency’s - [Friends of Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/friends_of_vogel_alcove/) - Let's be Friends! Friends of Vogel will automatically receive: Monthly Newsletter Subscription​ Early Access to upcoming ticketed events with promotional rates. Invitations to "Friends Only" events throughout the year, such as happy hours and onsite activities with our families. First chance to sign up for various special volunteer activities. - [Contact](https://vogelalcove.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Connect personally with a senior staff member. We'd Love to Hear From YouAt Vogel, we're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families experiencing homelessness. Whether you have questions about our programs, want to get involved, or simply need more information, we're here to help. Reach out to us using the form - [Donor Privacy Policy](https://vogelalcove.org/donor-privacy-policy/) - Vogel Donor Privacy Policy Vogel respects the privacy and wishes of our donors. Accordingly, when there is a reasonable expectation of privacy and/or confidentiality, it is the policy of Vogel to keep strictly confidential all information concerning donors or prospective donors, including their names, the names of their beneficiaries, the exact amount of the gift, - [About](https://vogelalcove.org/about/) - The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe OUR MISSION Vogel is a non-profit organization on a mission to help young children and their families prevent and overcome the traumatic effects of homelessness and poverty. It is our vision that every child in our community has a home, a self-sufficient - [Careers](https://vogelalcove.org/careers/) - Careers at Vogel Find your nonprofit career here. Vogel is a 36-year-old nonprofit in Dallas. Our mission is dedicated to the care and early childhood education of young children from homeless and domestic abuse shelters in our NAEYC accredited childcare facility. We work through a two-generation approach to assist both children and their parents, providing resources - [Dodge for a Cause 2025](https://vogelalcove.org/dodge-for-a-cause-2025/) - Get Your Spectator Tickets! Donate Now! Title Sponsor After-Party Sponsor Championship Court Sponsor Court Sponsor Scoreboard Sponsor Entryway / Concession Sponsor Dodge for a Cause is BACK! After a multi-year break, Dallas’ most exciting corporate team-building dodgeball tournament returns for an action-packed night of fun, competition, and community impact.WHEN: Wednesday, August 20, 2025WHERE: SMU’s Moody Coliseum (3009 Binkley Ave, - [Donate Monthly | Join Flight!](https://vogelalcove.org/ways-to-give/join-flight/) - Join Flight! We invite you to join Flight!, our community of monthly donors. With as little as $25 a month, you’ll contribute to the longevity of our mission by giving regular support.Your monthly donation allows us to take a planned, long-term approach to helping kids overcome the traumatic effects of homelessness. Ready to Make a - [SMS Terms and Conditions](https://vogelalcove.org/sms-terms-and-conditions-2/) - SMS Terms & Conditions Effective Date: 1/1/2025Last Updated: 1/1/2025 By opting in to receive SMS messages from Vogel (“we,” “our,” or “us”), you agree to these SMS Terms & Conditions, which govern your use of our text messaging service. 1. Program Description Our SMS messaging program includes updates related to: Team communications Event reminders Important - [Urgent Needs](https://vogelalcove.org/ways-to-give/urgent-needs/) - Urgent Needs In-Kind Donations and ResourcesIn-kind donations allow Vogel to provide essential items that parents need for their children such as diapers, wipes, toiletries, and clothing and shoes of all sizes to families that desperately need them. Parents often need Essential household items like cleaning supplies, we can accept these as well. Curbside drop-offs are - [Board & Committees](https://vogelalcove.org/about/board-community-leaders/) - Board & Committees Community Leaders Board of Directors Committees for 2024-2025 include Finance, Audit, Strategy, Governance, Arts Performance Event, Day 1 DFW About Our BoardThe Vogel Board is comprised of premier business and community leaders who understand the problem of family homelessness in Dallas and want to play a hands-on role in helping us fulfill - [Vogel Voices Podcast - Exploring Child Homelessness and Family Support](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-voices-podcast-exploring-child-homelessness-and-family-support/) - Vogel Voices PodcastExploring Child Homelessness and Family SupportVogel Voices PodcastExploring Child Homelessness and Family SupportVogel Voices PodcastExploring Child Homelessness and Family Support Welcome to Vogel Voices Podcast Explore the impactful work of Vogel as we address child homelessness and family support. Vogel Voices Podcast delves into various topics, featuring expert interviews and inspiring stories. Join - [Vogel Joins North Texas Giving Day: Support Our Community](https://vogelalcove.org/vogel-joins-north-texas-giving-day-support-our-community/) - Join Vogel on North Texas Giving Day! Support our mission to break the cycle of homelessness. Your donation helps children and families in need. - [Vogel's Be Kind Challenge](https://vogelalcove.org/vogels-be-kind-challenge/) - Join the Be Kind Challenge! In today’s world, we see there’s an incredible opportunity to spread positivity and kindness online. Are you the kind of person who spreads positivity and uplifts others? If so, Vogel’s Be Kind Challenge is perfect for you! Together, we can spread good vibes and make a real difference for children - [FAQ](https://vogelalcove.org/about/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What does Vogel do? We offer therapeutic educational programs that are specifically designed to support children (ages six weeks to 12 years) who are experiencing the trauma of homelessness. These programs include Early Childhood Services, School-Age services, Mental Health Services, Health Services & Family Support. What services does Vogel provide? Early - [Teddy Cares Charity Event at Vogel: A Day of Joy and Cuddly Friends](https://vogelalcove.org/teddy-cares-charity-event-at-vogel-a-day-of-joy-and-cuddly-friends/) - Teddy Cares Charity Event at Vogel: A Day of Stories, Smiles, and Teddy BearsTeddy Cares Brings Joy with Stories and Teddy Bears at Vogel What if school was suddenly filled with stories and teddy bears? Last week at Vogel, this dream came true. The Teddy Cares group made a special visit that turned a normal - [SMS Terms and Conditions](https://vogelalcove.org/sms-terms-and-conditions/) - Messaging Terms & Conditions Vogel | Vogel | 1738 Gano St. Dallas TX US 75215-1210 General When you opt-in to the service, we will send you a message to confirm your signup. By opting into messages, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing and informational text messages from Vogel for Vogel (including reminders about what you left in your - [Sponsorships | Arts Event 2023](https://vogelalcove.org/artsevent-sponsorships/) - [One Single Candle](https://vogelalcove.org/one-single-candle/) - One Single Candle “All the darkness in the world can’t extinguish the light from one single candle.” St. Francis of Assisi Tweet In February of 2010, I stood in a small room in rural Ethiopia. On the opposite side of the room stood the birth mother of the young boy my husband and I had - [Sponsorships | Arts Event 2024](https://vogelalcove.org/sponsorships-arts-event-2024/) - The 32nd Annual Arts Performance Event Sponsorships If you would like to pay by check or through our accounting department directly:Remit Check Payable to Vogel | PO BOX 150948 | DALLAS, TX 75315Contact Sharon Russell at 469-893-9798 or srussell@vogelalcove.org - [Donate Monthly](https://vogelalcove.org/donate-monthly/) - [2023 Blue Bird Bash](https://vogelalcove.org/bluebirdbash/) - The 2023 Blue Bird Bash has been canceled due to severe weather forecasted for Thursday, 9/14. Please contact Heather Bradford at hbradford@vogelalcove.org with any questions. HONORING THE 2023 AMBASSADOR OF HOPE AWARD WINNERS BENEFITING VOGEL ALCOVE’S MISSION TO HELP YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES PREVENT AND OVERCOME THE LASTING AND TRAUMATIC EFFECTS OF HOMELESSNESS AND - [Arts Event General Donations](https://vogelalcove.org/donate-ae/) - Give to Vogel - [Donate - Newsletter](https://vogelalcove.org/donate-newsletter/) - [Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion](https://vogelalcove.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/) - [Moving Families from Crisis to Thriving | Capital Campaign 2023-2024](https://vogelalcove.org/from-crisis-to-thriving/) - [Ways to Give](https://vogelalcove.org/ways-to-give/) - The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe Ways to Give As a nonprofit organization, we rely on community support in order to continue offering our services for homeless children and their families at no cost to them. We provide a wide variety of giving opportunities, including: • special - [Day1DFW1](https://vogelalcove.org/day1dfw/) - [North Texas Giving Day 2022 Share Gallery](https://vogelalcove.org/ntgd-social-gallery/) - Looking for ways to support Vogel on North Texas Giving Day? Download and share any of the graphics below on your favorite social platform. Follow and Tag us @vogelalcove!Download it hereDownload it here Download it here Download it hereDownload it here - [Vogel Alcove | Financials](https://vogelalcove.org/about/financials/) - 990 2020 Vogel Form 990-FY21 2020 Vogel Foundation Form 990-FY21 Audit Report 2021 Vogel Audit Report - [Blue Bird Bash](https://vogelalcove.org/events/blue-bird-bash/) - Save the Date! Blue Bird Bash will return October 20, 2022 Thank you for your support of our mission at the 2021 Blue Bird Bash Check out our Facebook gallery of photos from the event! - [Why We Exist](https://vogelalcove.org/about/our-stories-why-we-exist/) - The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe Our Families, Our Stories Homelessness is more than a just man standing on a street corner, it’s entire families. Often they are led by a single parent with multiple children and no support system. They are fighting to survive. Without intervention, the - [Need Help?](https://vogelalcove.org/need-help/) - IMPORTANT NUMBERS Information & Referral – Dial 211 Homeless Crisis Hotline – 1 (888) 411-6802 Domestic Violence hotline – (214) 941-1991 Runaways 24-hour hotline – (888) 580-4357 Social Security 24-hour hotline – (800) 772-1213 Section 8 Housing – (214) 819-1871 Dallas Housing Authority – (214) 951-8300 Dallas Life Foundation – (214) 421-1380 Exodus Ministries – - [Staff](https://vogelalcove.org/about/senior-staff-2/) - [facebook url=”https://www.facebook.com/vogelalcove/photos/a.101973159863831/2908862005841585/?type=3&theater”] - [Programs](https://vogelalcove.org/programs/) - The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe The Problem Our Approach Our Impact Subscribe Our Programs Our work on behalf of homeless children and their families consists of four major, therapeutic programs: Early Childhood ServicesThe Family Support Program Mental and Behavioral Services School-Age Services Within these programs, we provide everything from infant care to homework - [Camp Vogel | Media Gallery](https://vogelalcove.org/camp-vogel-gallery/) - Camp Vogel Media Gallery Videos Camp Vogel Videos 5 Videos Field Day 2021 with Gracelyn's Hope 0:16 Not Just a Game Basketball Clinic Camp Vogel 2021 0:16 Egg Drop Project Part 1 0:16 Egg Drop Project Part 2 Camp Vogel Photo Gallery All Sports Field Trips Gardening Splash Day School-Age Program Do you have a - [Founder's Fund Donation](https://vogelalcove.org/founders-fund-donation/) - [Historical Articles | 2000-2010](https://vogelalcove.org/35-years-of-restoring-families/historical-articles-2000-2010/) - [Give While You Shop](https://vogelalcove.org/ways-to-give/other/) - OTHER WAYS TO GIVE We offer a variety of unique giving opportunities that fit your interests and lifestyle. Some are automatic, like grocery store programs that donate a percentage of your purchase costs to the nonprofit of your choice. Amazon Smile Program You shop, and Amazon gives to Vogel Alcove! Go to smile.amazon.com. Type "Vogel - [Community Heroes | Donate | Volunteer | Advocate](https://vogelalcove.org/elementor-11515/) - COMMUNITY HEROES Businesses and organizations can pledge to help young, homeless children and their families by committing to a year of philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy. ​ Vogel | Community HeroesWall of Fame2021–2022 Ameriprise Financial ServicesAndrews & FosterBurns & Wilcox BrokerageConstellation EnergyCompassion for KidsCommunity Beer Co.Echo Park AutomotiveFish Shack GreystoneHop and Sting Brewing CompanyInformaIRMIKidKare by Minute MenuMercury - [In Kind](https://vogelalcove.org/ways-to-give/in-kind/) - IN-KIND In-kind donations allow Vogel Alcove to provide items like clothing, shoes, diapers and other essentials at no cost to homeless families. We accept donations Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1738 Gano St. Dallas, TX 75215. To schedule a time to drop-off your items, contact our Receptionist at (214) 368-8686. - [35th Anniversary Champions](https://vogelalcove.org/35-years-of-restoring-families/35th-anniversary-champions/) - On the 35th Anniversary of Vogel, we take a moment to honor the individuals, corporations, and foundations whose contributions have profoundly impacted our service to homeless children and their families. From the founders to the leaders, to the financial supporters, and the volunteers—we thank you. It is with pride and gratitude that we present our - [Historical Photos | Parent Opportunity Center Gallery](https://vogelalcove.org/35-years-of-restoring-families/parent-opportunity-center-gallery/) - [Historical Photos | Nature Explore Classroom and Garden Gallery](https://vogelalcove.org/35-years-of-restoring-families/nature-explore-classroom-and-garden-gallery/) - [Historical Articles | 1994–2000](https://vogelalcove.org/35-years-of-restoring-families/historical-articles-1994-2000-2/) - [Historical Photos | Day 1 Dallas | Day 1 DFW Gallery](https://vogelalcove.org/35-years-of-restoring-families/day-1-dallas-day-1-dfw-gallery/) - [Benefits](https://vogelalcove.org/careers/benefits/) - [35th Anniversary | Arts Event Photo Galleries](https://vogelalcove.org/35-years-of-restoring-families/arts-event-photo-galleries/) - [Parent Opportunity Center](https://vogelalcove.org/programs/parent-opportunity-center/) - Parent Opportunity Center Vogel Alcove is dedicated to helping children recover from the effects of homelessness. But we know that we cannot impact a child’s life without helping the whole family. 88% of the children we serve belong to families headed by a single female. Most of our mothers are young (in their 20s) with - [Friend of Day 1 DFW](https://vogelalcove.org/friend-of-day-1-dfw/) - [At a Glance](https://vogelalcove.org/about/at-a-glance/) - Share the Vogel Mission Click to Download a Shareable PDF Organization at a Glance Quick Facts • 30-year educational institution for homeless children ages six weeks to 12 years old• Parent Opportunity Center to help families Break the Cycle of Poverty through education and family support services• Up to 200 children served daily and year-round• - [Our History](https://vogelalcove.org/about/our-history/) - OUR HISTORY In November 1985, the Social Action Committee of Congregation Shearith Israel visited the Austin Street Homeless Shelter. The group was deeply moved by the plight of the homeless. As a result, committee members decided to address the problem, creating the Dallas Jewish Coalition for the Homeless (DJCH). The Coalition decided to focus on - [Fundraising](https://vogelalcove.org/ways-to-give/fundraising/) - FUNDRAISING Homelessness affects every aspect of a child’s life, and the staff of Vogel Alcove reflects the holistic nature of our services. We have highly-skilled teachers who specialize in trauma-informed care, licensed social workers, behavioral specialists and experienced administrators. Our staff also includes fundraising, marketing, event planning and data management experts. It is only through - [Our Families](https://vogelalcove.org/family/) - Our Families Here at Vogel, we restore families. Each day, we hear stories of trauma and struggle. 90% of our kids come from single-parent homes, usually led by a mom. Our mission is to rebuild these lives and help children and their families recover from the trauma of homelessness. We help these parents get back on - [Company Match](https://vogelalcove.org/ways-to-give/company-match/) - [30th Annual Arts Performance Event Sponsorships](https://vogelalcove.org/30th-annual-arts-performance-event-sponsorships/) - [Home](https://vogelalcove.org/home/) - [Donate to Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/donate-to-vogel-alcove/) - [Vogel Alcove Sunflower Gallery](https://vogelalcove.org/sunflower-gallery/) - Sunflower Gallery Welcome to the Vogel Sunflower Gallery! Vogel families stand strong and tall, finding sunlight amid the darkness. Like sunflowers, they seek the sun’s light and warmth to help them overcome challenging times. Within each child at Vogel are the seeds of imagination, destiny, hope and future dreams.Our kids personified these dreams through paintings - [Events](https://vogelalcove.org/events/) - OUR EVENTS Special events are a significant fundraising avenue for Vogel. Our annual events are the Arts Performance Event, Design & Dine and Day 1 Dallas. Vogel events bring the community together for a fun time benefitting a great cause. ## Landing Pages - [Vogel Alcove Historical Articles 1994–2000](https://vogelalcove.org/historicalarticles94-2000/) - Explore articles, photos and more from Vogel Alcove's historical archives from the year 1994 to 2000 - [ABCs of Vogel Alcove](https://vogelalcove.org/abcs-of-vogel-alcove/) - While ABCs and 123s may seem simple, the following Vogel Alcove ABC’s are anything but simple. They illustrate the comprehensive programs and experiences that each child receives because of the generosity of donors like you! - [35th Anniversary Reception](https://vogelalcove.org/35th-anniversary-homecoming/) - In honor of our 35th Anniversary, Vogel Alcove is hosting a Family Homecoming Event celebrating current and former families. Please join us for a wonderful holiday meal, photos with Santa, and family-friendly activities. - [Fall 2021 - Kyrii](https://vogelalcove.org/kyrii-2021/) - The smallest things make a difference in the life of a child. Kyrii's Story A warm meal. A new coat. A safe place to play. “My name is Kyrii, and I am four years old. I came to Vogel when I was just a baby. My family was homeless. 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