Admission

The Admission Price for this Event is a Gift Card for the Genesis Women’s Shelter Adopt a Family Program:

• Fuel Gift cards ($12, $15, $20 amounts) for their Adopt a Family Program

• Gifts cards to Wal-Mart or Target for their Adopt a Family Program

• $30 Monetary Donation – Provides a warm meal, a night of safety at the shelter

• $75 Monetary Donation in form of gift card- Provides Winter Wear

You can also bring in a bulk item donation in addition to gifts card if you are feeling extra generous and charitable!

• Women’s Bath and Body Gels, Toiletries

• Unopened Bath, Body and Cosmetics

• Baby and Toddler Items

• Children’s Clothing

We will have a GENESIS Women’s Shelter Volunteer there to share volunteer opportunities with the Shelter for all those interested in learning more.

More about the event

Dallas Film Crew hosts “Performance for a Purpose: Holiday Open Mic” to Benefit Genesis Women’s Shelter

Dallas Film Crew is hosting this Open Mic in response to the #MeToo Movement that surfaced in Hollywood and Politics. We want to support Female Empowerment and Story Sharing.

Performance for a Purpose was created as way to use Artistic Performance and Storytelling to benefit Social Good and Impact. Through our creative gifts we would like to raise awareness on issues and themes that impact our community. We aim to bridge art and community through our engagement efforts.

Item Donations: https://www.genesisshelter.org/benefit-store/ Genesis Women’s Shelter provides shelter, support and counseling to Women’s escaping Abusive situations. Their mission is, “To provide safety, shelter and support for women who have experienced domestic violence, and to raise awareness regarding its cause, prevalence and impact.”

FAQs

How is parking: There is plenty of free parking in front of the restaurant, and you find plenty of good spots.

Will food be available? E.J. Wills has a great selection of food and drinks. You will need to order your own food, but you are also supporting a great local business that supports organizations like the "Genesis Women's Shelter"

Where do I go when I arrive? We will have a table setup at the entrance where you can sign in and get a name tag. You can also give your donation at the Table and learn more about the Genesis Women’s Shelter and the Dallas Film Crew.

What is the program like? From 6-7pm, there will be a holiday social hour for people to mingle. Our Open mic will begin at 7pm and end at 9pm.

Do I need to sign up to participate in the Open mic? It is not required, but we highly recommend it. We want to make sure we can give everyone equal time. Email nathaniel@dallasfilmcrew.org to sign up.

Can I still donate if I can not attend? Yes!

1. Please visit: https://www.genesisshelter.org/donate/

2. Select your donation type and enter personal details

3. Select “MAKE THIS GIFT ON BEHALF OF AN ORGANIZATION” and type in “DALLAS FILM CREW”

4. Submit your donation.

You can also learn more about getting involved here: https://www.genesisshelter.org/get-involved/

What are the donation Options at the event?

1. Fuel Cards ($15-$25)
2. Gift Cards to Target and Walmart
3. Monetary Donation payable to Genesis Women's Shelter. Tax deductions applicable and each donation will receive a follow up Thank You letter.

If you are feeling extra generous and want to help families in need. You can also donate the following:
• Full Sized Women’s Bath and Body Gels, Toiletries
• Unopened Bath, Body and Cosmetics
• Baby and Toddler Items
• Children’s Clothing
• Variety of PJ Sets in various sizes