Our charities
Where the money has gone
Funds raised from events and donations are allocated to local charities identified through a vetting process by our board.
Contributed to date
$728,300
Our goal is to distribute 100% of the net proceeds from each event we host. Administrative costs run under 1% of gross income.
The organizations we support
Ten local charities
SP
Shiloh Place of McKinney
A ministry to single moms and their children offering housing, childcare, and tuition assistance for up to two years, with the goal of moving each family into self sufficient living.
shilohplacemckinney.com
MF
Minnie’s Food Pantry
Healthy meals, educational resources, and red carpet treatment for everyone who walks through the doors. Fresh produce, meat, and staples, served with dignity and respect.
minniesfoodpantry.org
CH
City House
Provides for, serves, and empowers children and young adults experiencing abuse, neglect, or homelessness, so each one builds the confidence to better their own life.
cityhouse.org
AR
Agape Resource and Assistance Center
Safe, stable transitional housing and support services for homeless women, moms, and children, moving families from crisis and poverty toward self sustaining lives.
hope4agape.com
EP
Emily’s Place
Care for women fleeing domestic violence and their children for up to two years, with transitional housing, trauma informed counseling, case management, childcare, and workforce education.
emilysplacetx.orgThe Assistance Center of Collin County
Works to prevent homelessness and poverty for families in financial crisis through short term rent and utility assistance, referrals, and education.
assistancecenter.org
FO
Family Outreach
Believes every child has a right to a healthy family, the chance to succeed in school, and a life without violence. Parent education, mentoring, and child safety programs.
familyoutreachdallas.orgThe Monsignor Henry V. Petter Endowment Fund
A permanent endowment established in 2008 honoring Monsignor Petter’s peace and social justice work, making grants to programs advancing justice and peace.
petterendowmentfund.com
AC
Adat Chaverim
Founded in early 1997, a growing congregation with a membership from singles to young families to seniors, welcoming interfaith couples and families.
adatchaverim.org
SE
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The Catholic Community of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Plano, and the parish where the Monsignor Petter Endowment Fund was established.
setonparish.orgHanding it over
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What earns a grant
- Registered 501(c)(3) in good standing
- Serving North Texas and our local community
- Stable, with a track record our board can vet
- Operating with low operating costs
- Willing to share program outcomes annually
City House thanked Caring Hearts for the work behind their tennis and golf tournaments, which produced a substantial contribution toward protecting children and raising awareness of homeless kids and young adults in Collin County.Sheri Messer, City House