We had a fantastic time with Sister Helen Holy and Leslie Jordan at the Church Revival, and we hope you did too!

Here are photos from that night for you to share with all of your friends that missed it!

Leslie Jordan's Church Revival

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Carolyn* had been working as a CPA when she became gravely ill and in a period of six weeks had been shuttled from a hospital, rehabilitation center, nursing home, a psychiatric facility and then to Legacy Founders Cottage. Doctors told us she was going to die quickly but we did not give up on this cheerful, warm woman.

We have found that with a lot of hard work and love, we can sometimes save those who others have given up on. Carolyn has recovered and when asked what Legacy means to her she said, “Being at Legacy has facilitated my recovery tremendously. Getting stronger each day makes it possible to go home in high spirits and hope. To God be the glory.”

Megan Vetter had no idea that a summer internship would teach her just how true the phrase “home is where the heart is” rings for some.

Since starting an internship at Legacy Founders Cottage earlier this month, she’s been working diligently to help Carolyn*., a local woman battling AIDS, return to her native Kenya to reunite with her son after 11 years in the US. Carolyn turned to Legacy Founders Cottage for help and Megan, working with Home for the Holidays, was informed yesterday that she has been able to make Carolyn’s come true.

On Monday, July 4, while most celebrate Independence Day, Carolyn will celebrate the beginning of her journey home – where her heart and her son are.

Megan has seen first-hand that anyone – even a summer intern – truly can make a difference. This Summer the University of St. Thomas senior is assisting Legacy Founders Cottage in realizing its mission to serve people challenged with HIV and AIDS thanks to a grant from the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program.

To all of our donors and supporters, this is why we do what we do. We are changing and saving lives everyday and you are a part of that so I would like to say Thank You!

(*Carolyn gave us permission to tell her story.)

We are so happy to report that Pride Pharmacy, Kroger Food Stores, and Abbott Virology have come together to provide funding for this years HIV+ Women’s retreat July 9-10.  The theme this year is “Be Strong, Hold On” which mirrors our educational programs that focus on mental health, physical health, and social health.

Doctors, therapists, and social workers come together to make this a special event for the women, teaching them key health information while allowing them time to bond socially so that they have support though their journey with AIDS.

Needs for the women’s retreat include:

Bottled Water, soda, healthy snacks, meal sponsors, goodie bag items, door prizes, and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories.  Items can be dropped off to 4054 McKinney Ave. Ste. 102 Dallas, TX 75204.

Funding is needed for next year’s event as we are opening it up to HIV+ Women across the State of Texas with the hope that we make this a nationwide option for positive women.

Let me tell you that this event means the world to these women.  For many of them, it is the one place they can be open and honest about their HIV status.  Can you imagine what a relief that is?

Legacy Counseling Center, the Southwest’s largest provider of mental health and substance abuse services directed specifically to persons challenged with HIV and AIDS, received a $25,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation, the Dallas-based philanthropic institution dedicated to helping improve the quality and circumstances of life for all Texans.

For more information about the grant or Legacy and the Meadows Foundation, read the full press release.

We have just launched a new feature for our website called the Legacy Supporter Wall.

For a donation ranging from $5 to $100, you can purchase a wall square, upload your photo or logo, and link to your website or Twitter or Facebook profile, while providing support for Legacy Counseling Center programs. Currently, there are three walls: one for Legacy Counseling Center, one for Legacy Founders Cottage Cable TV, and one for the HIV+ Women’s Retreat.

You can purchase multiple squares on multiple walls, or just select one square. Every donation is appreciated!

Be one of the first to join our Supporter Wall!

I would like to welcome Brooke Nickerson our new Program Director of Legacy Founders Cottage.   Brooke is well qualified and has previously worked over six years at Health Resources of North Texas as a case manager for HIV positive individuals.  She is just settling into the job, but already is proving to be yet another Legacy superstar!  Look out for some exciting new changes at the Cottage relating to volunteering, comfort food, and donating.

Brooke has her hands full with a full house of clients who all need our care desperately.   Along with our wonderful staff of certified nurse aides, you can be assured that all patients are getting top notch care.

Welcome Brooke!  Glad to have you as part of the Legacy family!

Legacy Board Chair Steve Weir has been selected as a One Man Dallas finalist!
To get acquainted with Steve you are invited to a meet and greet, featuring complimentary appetizers and drink specials. They will be held at the following locations and are open to the public:

Park Place Mercedes Benz | Thursday, April 21 | 6-8 pm

Vote for Steve Weir in the bright blue shirt at http://www.onemandallas.com/vote.aspx.

To learn more about One Man Dallas, check out their website.

Legacy Counseling is proud to be selected as a beneficiary of the 2011 Black Tie Dinner once again.

Black Tie Dinner, Inc. is a non-profit organization that raises funds for gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender supportive organizations through a premier event of empowerment, education and
entertainment in partnership with the community. The event has headlined local and national celebrities
and leaders such as Maya Angelou, Ann Richards, Geena Davis, Lily Tomlin, Goldie Hawn, Martin
Sheen and more recently, Mayor Gavin Newsom and Tammy Baldwin.

In addition, this year’s Black Tie Dinner includes the raffle of a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport Coupe.

Raffle tickets are $100 each and can be purchased by calling the Legacy Counseling office at 214-520-6308.

For more information on Black Tie Dinner and the raffle, please visit http://www.blacktie.org.