socialwhirl.com is honored to present Special Care & Career Services Home Page Two fabulous fundraisers are on the horizon: Expanding Worlds luncheon on October 30, 2008 and A Special Evening concert March 9, 2009. Expanding Worlds Luncheon - Jay Fox, Chairman: Join us as Scott Murray escorts Dallas’ legendary civic leaders Ruth Sharp Altshuler, Ebby Halliday and Caroline Rose Hunt on a journey back through their lives as philanthropists and volunteers. You will laugh and be inspired by the stories these catalysts of change have to share.

"A Special Evening" is celebrating its 8th year as the major fundraiser for Special Care & Career Services, a Dallas United Way Agency.

Date: March 9, 2009

Time:   6:00 to 7:45 p.m. Reception, Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres                                                 (Sponsors and Underwriters)
8:00 p.m.  Presentation of the Milton P. Levy, Jr.  Award
8:30 p.m. Concert Event

Place:                   Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora Street, between Pearl and Leonard Street - Dallas, TX

Attendance:         Approximately 2,000 sponsors and concert attendees

Event Purpose:    A Special Evening is the 8th annual fundraising event for Special Care & Career Services.  In addition to raising community awareness about the agency, the event will raise proceeds to assist Special Care & Career Services in continuing its 45‑year mission to build independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Attire:  Cocktail attire

Co-Chairs: Diana Hamilton and Lauren Maggard           

Honorary Chairs: Marinelle and Kip Sowden

Milton P. Levy, Jr.  Award Recipient: TBA

SCCS Director:     Cathy Packard
                             (972) 991-6777 ext. 112
                             cathyp@specialcarecareer.org

Underwriting Levels:     Host - SOLD
          Presenting - $50,000
          Special Friend - $25,000
          Champion - $10,000
          Sustainer - $5,000
          Partner - $2,500
          Patron - $1,500
          Friend - $500

Underwriting Information:     Contact Susan Spradlin, Director of Development
                                                 phone (972) 991-6777 ext. 121
                    email: susans@specialcarecareer.org website:
                   http://specialcarecareer.org

Tickets:              Tickets: Open to the public for the concert only.
Tickets go on sale to general public in March 2009.
Visit www.specialcarecareer.org to purchase tickets.
Orchestra $175
Orchestra Terrace $175
Dress Circle Box $150
Dress Circle (rows A-B) $150
Dress Circle (rows C-E) $120
Grand Tier Box $75
Grand Tier (rows A-C) $75
Grand Tier (rows D-J) $50


Special Care & Career Services:  Special Care & Career Services mission is providing  services to children and adults with developmental disabilities so they can lead fulfilling lives in their   communities.  To that end they provide education, therapy and training to help their clients reach their full potential.   
                             Chartered in 1963, the services include Early Childhood Intervention for children birth to 3 years old and Supported Employment Services for adults.  Both are  regarded as model programs by the community.  The ECI program is recognized as a Best Practices study site by the Early Childhood Intervention Services Division of the Department of Assistive and RehabilitativeServices. 

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                             The company is an active corporate citizen through its "Neighbor of Choice" Program and is committed to initiatives that support education, health and welfare and civic enrichment.  For more information about the company, visit its web site,                               http://www.AllianceData.com.

EVENT HISTORY

2002  A Special Evening with Tony Bennett
          Honorary Chairs – Margot and Ross Perot
          Chairs – Anne and Steve Stodghill
          Milton P. Levy Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient – Robert G. Pollock

2003  A Special Evening with Ray Charles
          Honorary Chairs – Ruth and Kenneth Altshuler
          Chair – Kate Rose Murphy
          Milton P. Levy Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient – Nancy Ann Hunt

2004 A Special Evening with k.d. lang
          Honorary Chairs – Linda and Bill Custard
          Chairs – Laura and Ellison Hurt and Stacey and Nicholas McCord
          Milton P. Levy Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient – Past SCCS Board       Presidents

2005  A Special Evening with Tom Jones hosted by Alliance Data
          Honorary Chair – Caren Prothro
          Chairs – Jenny Wolf & Jay Fox
          Milton P. Levy Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient – Bob Blumenthal

2006  A Special Evening with The Doobie Brothers hosted by Alliance Data
          Honorary Chair – Georgia and Doug Smith (with Jessica Smith)
          Chairs – Kristi & Jody Bare
                   Milton P. Levy Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient – Ruth Golman

2007  A Special Evening with Dionne Warwick hosted by Alliance Data
Honorary Chair – Anne and Steven Stodgill
          Chairs – Nicole Kapioltas and Angie Hubach
          Milton P. Levy Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient – Jim Hanophy, MS,      CRC

2008  A Special Evening with Frankie Valli hosted by Alliance Data
Honorary Chair – Sara and Glen Agritelley
          Chairs – Leigh Anne Haugh and Kristen Johnston
          Milton P. Levy Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient –Todd Wagner