According to 2014 Partners Card Co-Chairs Lisa Bhattacharya, Andrea Cheek and Diana Hamilton,
Andrea Cheek, Diana Hamilton and Lisa Bhattacharya*
“Partners Card is upon us! We are thrilled to announce the most highly anticipated shopping fundraiser of the year, presented by Bank of Texas and benefiting The Family Place, will be held October 24 through November 2, 2014. When you shop, you save money and save lives by supporting Partners Card and The Family Place, Dallas’ largest family violence service provider. With more than 750 wonderful participating retailers and restaurants this year, we guarantee Partners Card will satisfy all of your shopping needs while supporting a good cause!
Shelle Sills (File photo)
“We also are excited to have local retail expert, Shelle Sills, as our honorary chair this year. For more than 35 years, Shelle has been an integral part of the retail industry in various capacities. She owned and operated The Gazebo, a popular women’s specialty store, for 18 years. In 1999, she joined Neiman Marcus as the vice president and visionary general manager of the historic downtown Dallas store, where she dedicated her time to various groups seeking to revitalize and reinvent downtown Dallas. She currently works as the director of retail and project development with Headington Companies and oversees business development and special projects.
“The 10-day shopping spectacular rewards cardholders with unbelievable savings at some of Dallas’ top stores and restaurants. With the purchase of a $70 Partners Card, shoppers receive 20 percent savings at more than 750 participating retailers in Dallas, Arlington, Grapevine, McKinney, Plano, Southlake, Richardson, Frisco, Coppell, Flower Mound, Denton, Colleyville, Las Colinas, Irving, Mesquite, Addison, Garland, Rockwall and Lewisville.
“Over the past 21 years, Partners Card has become the largest fundraiser for The Family Place and is one of the most popular shopping events in the Dallas Metroplex. And, although this is the largest fundraiser, it represents only a tenth of the overall operating budget needed to provide a safe haven to victims of domestic violence. Our goal this year is to sell 15,500 cards!
“Behind the sale of each $70 card is a woman and child, who with help from The Family Place, will have a safe place to retreat. Individuals may purchase a Partners Card from any participating retailer or restaurant, card-selling individual, through direct mail or by visiting www.partnerscard.org. Partners Cards will go on sale September 1, 2014. For more information, contact the Partners Card Hotline at 214.443.7754 or email partnerscard@familyplace.org.
“We hope you will buy a card and shop during the 22nd Annual Partners Card fundraiser!”