Park Place Dealerships Surprises 21 Nonprofits With 4th Annual Season of Giving Grants

Park Place Dealerships is wrapping up its 4th annual Season of Giving with $100,000 in grants to nearly two dozen non-profits!  This year, 21 nonprofits across the greater DFW area received a grant from more than 700 applicants. Park Place Dealerships says the recipients make an impact in the community year-round. 

"It’s been truly inspiring to learn about the remarkable work of numerous non-profits making a difference in our communities,” said Tony Carimi, Managing Director of Park Place Dealerships. “In addition to providing year-end grants, Park Place Members will also volunteer with these non-profit partners in the coming year, aiming to drive an even greater impact in the community."

This year’s grant recipients represent a broad range of causes and communities across North Texas, which Park Place Dealerships says reflects its commitment to uplifting diverse missions and making a lasting difference.

Each recipient aligns with one of Park Place’s Four Pillars of Giving: Education; Medical Research; Advocacy; or the Arts.  Nonprofits receiving a Season of Giving grant include:

Education

• Pasos for Oak Cliff (Dallas)
• Broken Halos Haven (Lewisville)
• Claymore Operations (Coppell)
• Little Hands Book Bank (Plano)
• Gabby’s Sanctuary Ark, Inc. (Lancaster)
• Gill Children’s Services (Fort Worth)
• Rainbow Days (Dallas)
• Girls on the Run (Dallas)

 Medical

• Enabling Movement Foundation (Flower Mound)
• David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation (Grand Prairie)

Advocacy

• Bikers Against Child Abuse (Fort Worth)
• Lambie's Love (Dallas)
• DFW Angels (Dallas)
• Serving Our Seniors (Richland Hills)
• Metrocrest Services (Carrollton)
• Patriot PAWS Service Dogs (Rockwall)
• Streetside Showers (McKinney)
• Second Chance Dog Rescue (Mansfield)

 Arts

• New Song Community Choir (Dallas)
• Brown Girls Do Ballet (Fort Worth)
• Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth (Fort Worth)

“This is truly one of our favorite times of the year as we come together to review the incredible applications from local non-profits,” said Kara Connor, Park Place Dealership’s Experiential Marketing Manager. "Beyond providing financial support, we’re excited to strengthen our connections with these inspiring organizations that make such a meaningful impact across North Texas."

Under its philanthropic arm, Park Place Cares, the Season of Giving program awards one-time grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Now in its fourth year, the initiative has granted a total of $400,000 to 86 local organizations, supporting the missions of non-profits dedicated to bettering North Texas communities. Over the past 37 years, Park Place Cares has contributed millions of dollars to charities through ongoing outreach and support.

Park Place Dealerships was founded in 1987 and has been engaged in the community through its support of the arts, medical research, children’s advocacy, and education. Park Place employs more than 1,400 members and operates eight full-service dealerships representing luxury brands including Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, Acura, and Land Rover. Park Place BodyWerks Collision Centers in Fort Worth and Dallas, and the Park Place Auto Auction, round out the company’s offerings. For more information, visit parkplace.com. 

All photos courtesy of Park Place Dealerships.