*Update: This event is currently sold out! You can still make a gift in honor of our milestone anniversaries here.
Join us to celebrate some milestone anniversaries! 3o years of the Marty Leonard Community Chapel. 60 years of service by Marty Leonard. And 90 years of Lena Pope. Festivities will take place outside near the chapel under a covered tent. Indoor location in case of inclement weather. Seating is limited.
Event Details
3200 Sanguinet Street Fort Worth, TX 76107
Amon Carter Center at Lena Pope
Valet Parking provided.
Attire: Business
Order of Events
6:00pm – Chapel Rededication Ceremony at Marty Leonard Community Chapel
Dinner and Program to follow in Amon Carter Center. Transportation provided back to Amon Carter Center.
7:15pm – Buffet Dinner Served at Amon Carter Center
Dinner music provided by Trey and the Tritones
8:15pm – Event Program
Dinner Provided by Central Market
- Caesar Salad
- Grilled Asparagus
- Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
- Lemon Rosemary Chicken
- Herb Crusted Grilled Salmon
- Dinner Rolls and Butter
- Fresh Fruit Tartlet or Salted Caramel Tartlet
Fear and shock have gripped our community once again with the loss of 21 innocent lives in Uvalde, Texas. For the last several years, ongoing senseless acts of violence in churches, schools, grocery stores, and community centers have created a shadow of despair threatening our sense of community and safety. COVID further isolated us and fragmented the underpinnings of our core as human beings. We are all devastated. Yet, we have NOT been overcome. Together we stand strong. Lena Pope stands for solidarity and strength in times of crisis. You are NOT alone.
Do you have a respite from the storm? Join us for comfort and community, a time of quiet reflection and sharing.
Additional RESOURCES:
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network:
Assisting Parents/Caregivers in Coping with Collective Traumas
Addressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom
Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after Mass Violence
Talking to Children about Mass Violence
PBS: Helping Children With Tragic Events in the News
Scholastic: Resources for Responding to Violence and Tragedy
Child Mind Institute: When and how to talk to your kids about school shootings by age
Ninety years after our founding, the “Lena Pope Home” operates a good bit differently than it did when it was established as a residential solution for local children in need (and now goes by, simply, “Lena Pope”). Still, the agency continues to proactively respond to the changing needs of children in our community, guided by and with the support of key members of the Fort Worth community.
Join us for an opportunity to put Lena Pope’s current program offerings into the context of the agency’s rich, 93 year history.
Please RSVP (below) for this event as space is limited.
Questions? Contact Katherine.Ware@LenaPope.org or call 817-255-2526.
Lena Pope’s mission is to equip children, families, caregivers, and community with a strong foundation through counseling, education, and behavior interventions.
LENA POPE URGING LOCAL RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT 19 TARRANT COUNTY RESTAURANTS PARTICIPATING IN DFW RESTAURANT WEEK,
AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 6
FORT WORTH, Texas (August 4, 2020) – Lena Pope, the Tarrant County beneficiary of DFW Restaurant Week for the past 22 years, is urging local residents to support the 19 Tarrant County restaurants that are participating in 2020 DFW Restaurant Week, taking place August 31-September 6, with optional extension through September 27.
Doing so will not only support local restauranteurs and chefs in dire need of business, but also help improve the behavioral and mental health of the hundreds of local children and families served by Lena Pope.
With more than $2.2 million raised since 1998, DFW Restaurant Week is one of Lena Pope’s largest annual fundraisers.
“As restaurants are suffering 50 percent drops in sales and fighting daily to continue operations due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important now than ever before to dine-in or get take-out from the 19 Tarrant County restaurants participating in this year’s DFW Restaurant Week,” said Ashley Elgin, Ph.D., chief executive officer at Lena Pope. “We are so thankful they’ve chosen to participate and give back during this cataclysmic time where every penny counts, so we’re calling on you – Tarrant County – to do your part, too.”
This year’s participating restaurants will offer both dine-in and take-out options, including three-course prix fixe dinners for either $39 or $49, and two-course lunches for just $19. For each meal purchased at Tarrant County participating restaurants, 10 percent will be donated back to Lena Pope.
Tarrant County restaurants participating in this year’s DFW Restaurant Week include (*indicates first-time participants):
FORT WORTH
- Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse – 812 Main Street – delfriscos.com
- Eddie V’s Prime Seafood – 3100 West 7th Street – eddiev.com
- *Gemelle – 4400 White Settlement Road – gemelleftw.com
- Grace – 777 Main Street – gracefortworth.com
- Lonesome Dove Western Bistro – 2406 North Main Street – lonesomedovefortworth.com
- Rise Souffle nº3 – 5135 Monahans Avenue – risesouffle.com
- Silver Fox Steakhouse – 1651 S. University Drive – silverfoxcafe.com
- Texas de Brazil – 101 North Houston Street – texasdebrazil.com
- The Capital Grille – 800 Main Street – thecapitalgrille.com
ARLINGTON
- Mercury Chop House Arlington – 2221 E. Lamar Boulevard – mercurychophouse.com
- Restaurant506 at the Sanford House – 506 North Center Street – thesanfordhouse.com
- The Melting Pot – 4000 Five Points Drive – meltingpot.com
COLLEYVILLE
- Next Bistro – 5003 Colleyville Boulevard – nextbistrotx.com
GRAPEVINE
- Ferrari’s Italian Villa – 1200 William D. Tate Avenue – ferrarisrestaurant.com
- Mac’s on Main – 909 S. Main Street – macsteak.com
- Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – 2400 W. State Highway 114 – perryssteakhouse.com
HURST
- La Bistro Italian Grill – 722 Grapevine Highway – facebook.com/labistrotx/
SOUTHLAKE
- Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse – 3305 E. Highway 114 – kirbyssteakhouse.com
WEATHERFORD
- *Fire Oak Grill – 114 Austin Avenue – fireoakgrill.com
“In 2019, DFW Restaurant Week raised a record $1 million for its charity partners – $289,070 of which came to Lena Pope – and had 162 total restaurant participants. This year, we’d be fortunate to see a quarter of that,” added Elgin. “We hope our local residents will see this as an opportunity to give back and open their hearts and wallets to support these benevolent Tarrant County restaurants and our hundreds of families in-need. It’s a win-win.”
ABOUT LENA POPE
Lena Pope believes that children are an asset with unlimited potential deserving of investment. Since 1930, Lena Pope has worked to improve child well-being in Tarrant County. Lena Pope provides evidence-based, research-tested programs focusing in prevention and early intervention services that support child development and improve the behavioral and mental health of children and families. Lena Pope uses investment from the community to change lives, families and Tarrant County. For more information, visit www.LenaPope.org.
DFW Restaurant Week presented by Your Metroplex Cadillac Dealers is North Texas’ largest culinary event. Each summer, diners enjoy delicious prix fixe meals at fine dining restaurants across the area, with a portion of the price donated to the North Texas Food Bank or Lena Pope. Over the past 22 years, DFW Restaurant Week has raised more than $10.2 million in donations for its charity partners, including $1 million in 2019 alone. DFW Restaurant Week presented by Your Metroplex Cadillac Dealers is an Entercom event. The 23rd anniversary campaign is proudly sponsored by Metroplex Cadillac Dealers, Atmos Energy, Beef Loving Texans (Texas Beef Council), FedEx Office, Garrison Brothers Distillery, Holmes Murphy, OpenTable, D magazine, the Star-Telegram, 214 Interactive and The Lovell Group. For the full dish on DFW Restaurant Week, please visit dfwrestaurantweek.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
We are excited to invite you to join us for our 46th Fiesta de Oro, a cherished tradition that brings friends together in support of Lena Pope’s mission to equip children and families with a strong foundation.
Fiesta de Oro will take place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in the beautiful gardens of Joe T. Garcia’s Mexican restaurant. The Lancarte family has hosted us for decades, offering guests the chance to enjoy a delicious family-style meal in this iconic space, filled with warmth, connection, and inspiration.
Raffle Sales are Open! Purchase one of our eight deluxe raffle packages for a chance to win and to support Lena Pope’s counseling, education, and behavior intervention programs.
Have a question? Contact Amanda Ybarra, 817-255-2526 or email Development@LenaPope.org.
We hope you’ll join us at Fiesta on April 23, 2025, but if you cannot attend:
- * you can contribute to our work and mission by making an online donation to Lena Pope;
- * you can also purchase chances to win one of our deluxe raffle packages.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!
Monday, October 6 | Rockwood Park Golf Course | Fort Worth, TX
Join us for a day of fun and fundraising at the annual Lena Pope Golf Classic, proudly presented by Frost. This popular event supports Lena Pope’s mission to equip children and families with a strong foundation through counseling, education, and behavior intervention programs.
Hosted at the centrally located Rockwood Park Golf Course, the tournament offers a top-tier golf experience with unique highlights:
- A course-based food tour featuring delicious local bites
- A fun and heartwarming youth putting challenge with Lena Pope clients
- Well-stocked beverage coolers to keep you refreshed
- Exciting prizes and a great pace of play
Whether you’re hitting the links or supporting from the sidelines, you are helping create brighter futures for children in our community.
SPONSORSHIPS & TEAMS
Contact Amanda Ybarra at Amanda.Ybarra@LenaPope.org or 817-255-2526 with any questions over available sponsor and team options.
To our generous sponsors, thank you for making this event possible.
RAFFLE & SILENT AUCTION
Even if you can’t attend, you can still join the fun. Our raffle and silent auction offer exciting ways to get involved, with great prizes that will be announced soon.
- Winners will be drawn on Monday, October 6
- You do not need to be present to win
Please note: Raffle ticket purchases are not tax-deductible according to IRS guidelines, but your support makes a lasting impact.
Thank you for investing in the well-being of children and families in our community. We look forward to seeing you on the course!
Join us for the Strong Foundations Speaker events for FREE! Registration is required.
Title: Helping Kids Understand & Talk about Their Big Feelings
Description:
Taes (pronounced: TESS) is a 2-time Juno Award winner with over 15 years of experience creating empowering, research-based TV and stage content for kids as part of the musical duo Splash’N Boots. Her work focuses on helping children navigate big feelings like sadness, failure, and bullying with confidence and clarity.
Blending her deep understanding of what engages kids with principles from developmental psychology and mindfulness, Taes has developed programs that are both entertaining and emotionally supportive.
Her signature approach, The Big Heart Method, is designed to build resilience, boost confidence, reduce anxiety, and strengthen kids’ relationships with teachers, parents, and other trusted adults.
This event will equip you with tools to:
✔️ Build stronger daily connections that make your child feel seen and valued
✔️ Communicate about feelings and emotions and get to a place of calm
✔️ Feel more confident as a parent or caregiver with your own emotions and your child’s emotions
Let’s walk this parenting journey together and help our kids thrive!
6:00pm – Main Session
Kick off Strong Families with a joyful, connection-focused picnic. Enjoy meeting other families, snacks, lawn games, and activities for you to enjoy with your family!
Join us for the inaugural Strong Foundations Speaker event for FREE! The event is free to attend, but please register below.
Title: Thriving as a Parent: Building Stronger Connections, Supporting Learning, and Setting Clear Expectations
Description:
Parenting is one of the hardest—and most rewarding—jobs we’ll ever have. In today’s fast-paced world, it can be tough to know if we’re doing it right. In this engaging and practical session, parents will walk away with simple, real-life strategies to better connect with their children, support their learning journey, and set clear, loving expectations that help kids grow into confident, responsible individuals.
Whether your child is thriving or struggling, this event will equip you with tools to:
✔️ Build stronger daily connections that make your child feel seen and valued
✔️ Partner with your child’s teachers to support learning at home and school
✔️ Set boundaries and expectations that encourage responsibility and respect
Let’s walk this parenting journey together and help our kids thrive—academically, emotionally, and personally.
6:00pm – Main Session
7:15pm – Workshop
Friday 6/17, Lena Pope will be co-hosting an important LISTENING SESSION, facilitated by the Texas Network of Youth Services, specifically for providers serving youth and young adults in health and behavioral health, CSEY and survivor services, housing and homelessness, child welfare, and juvenile justice.
If you work in the field and would like to discuss your ideas to improve support and services for Texas youth and their families by helping frame the TNOYS agenda in advance of the 88th Texas Legislative Session, please REGISTER here: https://hubs.ly/Q01cYHgc0
TNOYS is looking to learn about challenges in the community and will work to develop policy recommendations based on the insights gained from listening sessions planned around the state.