The 2021 holiday season has come to a close at NorthPark Center, and we are grateful for your support of our special community partners this year. All of these critically important organizations do great work all year long in North Texas. Keep reading to learn more about how you helped us give back in 2021.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DALLAS
The most elaborate miniature toy trains exhibit in Texas, the Trains at NorthPark features trains rolling along 1,300 feet of track on a journey across America. All ticket sales from the Trains benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, which provides temporary housing in a caring home-like atmosphere for families focused on healing their child.
TOTAL RAISED: $500,000+
“2021 was a great season for the Trains at NorthPark, and early results show that we are back to the same revenue as pre-Covid years, netting over $500,000 for our mission of keeping families together, inspiring strength and giving love and support to families whose children are receiving essential medical care. The Trains annually earn about 20% of our operating budget and we are filled with gratitude to NorthPark, Nancy Nasher, and David Haemisegger for their unwavering support of Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.”
- JILL CUMNOCK, CEO
CHILDREN'S HEALTH
NorthPark partnered with the Women's Auxiliary to Children’s Health for the second year to donate all funds raised from virtual visits with NorthPark’s renowned Santa Claus. 100% of proceeds benefit Children’s Health's mission to advance medical research for pediatric illnesses, enhance patient care, and improve health and wellness for children in our community.
TOTAL RAISED: $100,000+
“Nancy Nasher and NorthPark Center brought another magical season of giving to Children’s Health and we’re so grateful for their continued commitment and generosity. A hospital stay, especially during the holidays, can be tough for children and their families. Virtual visits from NorthPark’s Santa gave Children’s Health patients the opportunity to still experience the joy and wonder of the season. Thank you for bringing the magic to them and to all the children and families across our community!”
- BRENT CHRISTOPHER, PRESIDENT
THE SALVATION ARMY
Every holiday season, The Salvation Army brings a festive spirit to NorthPark with the Angel Tree and Red Kettles. The Angel Tree encourages shoppers to give back by donating presents, clothing, and necessities to children in need. The Red Kettles, stationed throughout the center, collect spare change to support year-round programs at more than a dozen centers across North Texas.
ANGELS ADOPTED: 1,400
TOTAL RAISED BY RED KETTLES: $47,700
“NorthPark Center is a vital and celebrated partner for The Salvation Army of North Texas during the Christmas season. Our success in the holiday season depends, in part, on NorthPark and we deeply appreciate their longstanding partnership with us and their shared vision in our mission to Do the Most Good in our community.”
- CHRISTINA CAVALIER, SENIOR DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY RELATIONS
SPCA OF TEXAS
The SPCA of Texas’ “Home for the Holidays” Pet Adoption Pavilion at NorthPark has provided special adoption experiences for thousands of four-legged animals and their loving new families for more than 30 years. The Bark + Build Design/Build Competition and silent auction, where architects, contractors, and design teams come together to create one-of-a-kind dog houses and cat condos, also benefits the SPCA.
PETS ADOPTED: 153
TOTAL RAISED BY BARK + BUILD: $20,000
TOTAL RAISED IN MERCHANDISE SALES: $15,000
“The SPCA of Texas is proud to have partnered with NorthPark Center for the 2021 holiday season. We are so grateful for our partnership with NorthPark, and look forward to finding homes for more animals in years to come!”
- MADELINE YEAMAN ARNOLD, SENIOR MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
GINGERTOWN
The annual Gingertown is one of the biggest gingerbread house events in North Texas with proceeds benefiting Children’s Craniofacial Association. Gingertown brings together talent from more than 25 local design, engineering, and construction firms for a live gingerbread building competition and exhibition to help spread joy and hope during the holidays.
TOTAL RAISED: $30,044.21
“We are so grateful for the loyal partnership with NorthPark Center, where they showcase our organization to the community in such an incredibly unique way. It was nothing short of amazing seeing this year's Gingertown fundraiser come back to life with the creation of Santa's Village! Gingertown is one of the biggest fundraisers for our small organization and it gives us the opportunity to support our incredible and resilient kids born with facial differences in a truly impactful way. Thank you from each of us at CCA!”
- CHRISTINE ANDLER, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
SHARED HOUSING
For two weekends in December, Camp Gingerbread sells take-home gingerbread cookie kits with all proceeds benefiting Shared Housing Center, a nonprofit organization providing affordable housing options and supportive services for those in need.
TOTAL RAISED: $8,700
“Thank you to NorthPark Center for a successful holiday event. The Gingerbread cookie kit to go has become a new tradition with shoppers and followers. We have made many friends throughout the years because of this opportunity. We value our NorthPark partnership and the holiday memories we help to create!”
- MARIA MACHADO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
