Park Place Dealerships 4th Annual Season of Giving
recipients receive a total of $100,000

Irving, Texas  – North Texas non-profits are kicking off the holiday season with a little more cheer, thanks to $100,000 in Season of Giving grants from Park Place Dealerships. The dealership group selected 21 recipients across the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area that make an impact in the community year-round.

Park Place Motorcars Arlington members welcomed members of the Ft. Worth Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse. photo courtesy of Park Place Dealerships

"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."

More than 700 non-profits applied for the 4^th Annual Season of Giving grants. Each recipient aligns with one of Park Place’s Four Pillars of Giving: Education; Medical Research; Advocacy; or the Arts.

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.

Streetside Showers (McKinney) is one of 21 recipients selected by Park Place Dealerships for making an impact in the community year-round. photo courtesy of Park Place Dealerships

This year’s grant recipients represent a broad range of causes and communities across North Texas, reflecting Park Place Dealerships’ commitment to uplifting diverse missions and making a lasting difference. The charities receiving a grant for the 2024 Season of Giving 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."

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.