12th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon

Event Overview

Co-chairs Mary O’Dwyer and Kay Miller, in partnership with Interfaith Family Services, invite you to join us for the 12th Annual Auxiliary Luncheon on Friday, February 26, 2027, at the Arts District Mansion.

This year’s luncheon has two exciting features.  First, we are pleased to introduce the inaugural Hegi Family Legacy Award, honoring the legacy of Jan and Fred Hegi. Additionally, we are adding the celebrity speaker back to the event.  (More details to come.) In addition to making a lasting impact for families in need through your sponsorship, you will leave inspired by moving testimonies of real change and transformation that you will witness at the event.
 
Together, we will provide providing housing, help, and hope to 200 families and nearly 1000 individuals who will come to Interfaith seeking help for one of the most challenging seasons of their lives.  Every sponsorship supports Interfaith Family Services’ mission to empower families in crisis to break the cycle of poverty.   We look forward to seeing you there!

Co-chairs Mary O’Dwyer and Kay Miller, in partnership with Interfaith Family Services, invite you to join us for the 12th Annual Auxiliary Luncheon on Friday, February 26, 2027, at the Arts District Mansion.

This year’s luncheon has two exciting features.  First, we are pleased to introduce the inaugural Hegi Family Legacy Award, honoring the legacy of Jan and Fred Hegi. Additionally, we are adding the celebrity speaker back to the event.  (More details to come.) In addition to making a lasting impact for families in need through your sponsorship, you will leave inspired by moving testimonies of real change and transformation that you will witness at the event.
 
Together, we will provide providing housing, help, and hope to 200 families and nearly 1000 individuals who will come to Interfaith seeking help for one of the most challenging seasons of their lives. Every sponsorship supports Interfaith Family Services’ mission to empower families in crisis to break the cycle of poverty. We look forward to seeing you there!

Meet Our Co-Chairs

Interfaith Family Services is pleased to introduce Mary O’Dwyer and Kay Miller, sisters-in-law and co-chairs of the 12th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon. United by family, faith, and a shared passion for serving others, Mary and Kay bring decades of leadership, community involvement, and a deep commitment to strengthening families.

Mary O’Dwyer, a proud Texas A&M graduate, retired after a 27-year career with Comerica, where she served as vice president and talent acquisition consultant. She currently serves on the Board of Interfaith Family Services and previously spent 10 years in leadership with Community Bible Study. Her volunteer service has also included CARE and Children’s Medical Center. Mary and her husband of nearly 50 years, Tom, have three children and nine grandchildren.

Kay Miller, a Dallas native and Texas Tech graduate, has dedicated much of her life to family, faith, and community service. Her leadership includes serving on the boards of Parent-Teacher Fellowship and Youth Equipped to Succeed, as well as the Advisory Board of the Prodigal Ministry at Watermark Church. She also serves as board chair of the Men of Nehemiah, an organization she has supported for 13 years. Kay and her late husband, whom she met in high school, raised six children and were blessed with 11 grandchildren.

As mothers, grandmothers, and dedicated community leaders, Mary and Kay understand the importance of strong families and the transformative power of hope. Their shared commitment to serving others makes them passionate champions of Interfaith Family Services’ mission to provide housing, help, and hope to families in crisis.

Sponsors and Underwriters

Masterpiece of Grace  Sponsors

Katey and Casey Plummer
The Kershaw Foundation

Garden of Hope Sponsors

The Hegi Family
Jill and Grant Henderson
Katy and Kyle Miller Family Foundation

Harvest of Joy Sponsors

Sewell Automotive Companies

Bloom of Blessings Sponsors

Mary Clare and Court Alley
Kathryn Copple
Adam and Kristi Goldenberg
Miller, Mason & Yohe Families
North Dallas Bank & Trust
Stacy and Pretlow Riddick of A Better Neighborhood Foundation
Christi Saylors
Elizabeth B. Stewart
Third Coast Bank
Vandelay Companies

Seed of Change Sponsors
Alliant Insurance
Mandy and Robert Blount
The Hammes Family
Hyer 1st Grade Mamas
Hyer Friends
Hyer Friends of Katey Plummer
Hyer Moms
The King and O’Dwyer Families
Zach and Lindsay Pope
Julie and Steele Struble
Bryce and Misty Wall
Work Shield

Meet Our Host Committee

Crystal Anderson
Nancy Bierman
Kathryn Copple

Adriane Crosland
Libby Hegi
Megan Filgo

Stacy Riddick
Christi Saylors
Katrina Watland

Meet Our Host Committee

Crystal Anderson
Nancy Bierman
Kathryn Copple
Adriane Crosland
Libby Hegi
Megan Filgo
Stacy Riddick
Christi Saylors
Katrina Watland

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor $50,000

1 Available
  • Exclusive recognition as the Presenting Sponsor
  • Three premium tables for 30 guests
  • Premier luncheon seating
  • 30 VIP passes to the celebrity reception
  • Premier recognition in luncheon materials, event signage, and communications

Platinum Redwood $25,000

2 Available
  • Two premium tables for 20 guests
  • VIP luncheon seating
  • 20 VIP passes to the celebrity reception
  • Prominent sponsor recognition in luncheon materials and communications
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Gold Oak $10,000

1 Available
  • One premium table for 10 guests
  • Premium luncheon seating
  • 10 VIP passes to the celebrity reception
  • Sponsor recognition in luncheon materials and communications

Silver Birch $5,000

11 Available
  • Provide 1 homeless family a fully-furnished apartment via Interfaith’s Adopt-A-Family program
  • Preferred seating: 1 table for 10 guests
  • Recognition in printed materials, website, newsletter, event signage

Bronze Maple $2,500

13 Available
  • Provide two weeks of groceries for 10 families in our transitional housing program
  • General seating: 1 table for 10 guests
  • Recognition in printed materials, website and newsletter

Petal of Grace Ticket $300

8 Available
  • Provide 1 homeless family with a week’s worth of groceries.

For more information about the 12th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon, please contact us at development@interfaithdallas.org.


TO COMPLETE THIS PROCESS, PLEASE PAY YOUR SPONSORSHIP FEE  HERE.  For more information about the 10th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon, contact development@interfaithdallas.org.