What a phenomenal event that was! We extend our warmest thanks to the Carona family for graciously opening their home and underwriting the entire event, to each Host Committee member who shared their time and treasure to help spread the word and raise critical funds, and to every member of the community who supported our Inaugural Independence Celebration. We are honored by your friendship and investment in our work, and excited for the new chapter ahead!
On May 14, 2024, the Transition Resource Action Center held an inaugural event to celebrate our independence as a stand-alone non-profit serving youth between the ages of 16-24. Although TRAC received our 501c3 designation in April 2023, the transition to independence took a full year, having been under the umbrella of CitySquare for two decades.
TRAC raised $300,000 at the commemorative celebration, money that will further fortify our foundation to help ensure our longevity in the community.
“Our independence celebration is a proud moment,” said Board Chairperson Evy Kay Washburn. “It commemorates our successful transition as a standalone organization, as well as the foundation we have built to sustain ourselves as an independent entity. The work we do to serve at-risk-youth plays a pivotal role in ensuring they have opportunities in front of them to live successfully on their own.
“We’re grateful for the time under CitySquare and are glad to have had more than a year to kick-off our independence. Our hearts are with the neighbors of CitySquare after having been informed the organization will close its doors. However, we are certain they will be taken care of by other community partners.”
Elaine Bernstein
Phyllis Bernstein
Hon. John and Helen Carona
Key Coker
Penny and David Cook
Cece Cox
Tom Dees, III
Debbie Dennis
Hon. Maurine Dickey
Nakia and Gloria Douglas
Haylee Edwards
Cathy and Bob Estrada
Rachel Finkbohner
Tracy Fulton
Hon. Elba Garcia
Hon. Helen Giddings
Carol and Don Glendenning
Suzi Greenman
Margaret Hirsch
Susan Hoff
Margaret and Grayson Hughes
Renee Karp
Hon. Margaret and Lester Keliher
Mary and Eric Laub
Tav and Maureen Lupton
Elizabeth Mack
Ken Malcolmson
Hon. Ann and Fred Margolin
Madeline and Jim McClure
Janie McGarr
Regina Montoya and Paul Coggins
Lynda Newman
Caren Prothro
Tegwin and David Pulley
Annette Ratliff
Hon. Florence Shapiro
Lisa Simmons
Gloria Sneed
Richard Vitale
Evy Kay and Dick Washburne
Hon. Judith Zaffirini
Lead Sponsor
The Hon. John and Helen Carona
Housing Champion
Maureen and Tav Lupton
Education Angels
Carol and Don Glendenning / Locke Lord
Lisa K. Simmons
Madeline and Jim McClure
Evy Kay and Dick Washburne
The Crawford Family
Workforce Advocates
The Anthony Family Foundation
Debra and Michael Decker
Hirsch Family Foundation
The Keliher Family
Claudia Marra and Nick Loporcaro
Edward W. Rose III Family Fund at The Dallas Foundation
Tzu Chi Charity Foundation
Mental Health Heroes
Penny and David Cook
The Ann and Fred Margolin Foundation
Janie and Cappy McGarr
Cathy and Alan Stewart
Independent Living Mentors
Elizabeth Mack and David Allen
Sunhee Camille Hong, Edson Sherwood Brown
Monica and Brent Christopher
Regina Montoya and Paul Coggins
Tom Dees, III
Blake Drury
Hon. Maurine Dickey
Carol M. Barger and William D Elliot
Dr. Anne V. Ellis and George Ellis
Linda and Gary Fate
Rachel Finkbohner
Karen and Scott Fogarty
John A and Jennifer S Gates
Susan Hoff
Eric and Mary Laub
Katherine Lyle
Sarah M Losinger
Leonore Marquez
Suzanne McGee
Caren Prothro
Tegwin and David Pulley
Dave and Cathy Shipley
Henry Wright and Ed Stead
Basic Needs Supporters
Stephanie and Donald Ainscow
Elaine Bernstein
Dianne and Tom Betts
Kathy and David Boyett
Rebecca W. Bruder
Nancy and Clint Carlson
Cece Cox
Laura Downing
Nakia and Gloria Douglas
Diana Dutton
Cathy and Bob Estrada
Pat Faubion
Bert and Myra Fischel
Tracy E. Fulton
Hon. Helen Giddings
Jane Gilday
Suzi Greenman
Gayle Johansen
Melendy Loyett
Janie and Cappy McGarr
Jolie Newman
Madeline Reedy
Susan Reese
Dr. Samuel and Mrs. Carolyn Ross
Deborah C. and Gavin M. Ryan
Cornelia Taylor and John Sanford
Hon. Florence and Mr. Howard Shapiro
Gloria and Juan Ernesto Snead
David Taylor
Rosalyn Dawson Thompson and Rex Thompson
Hon. Judith Zaffirini
Harriett Whiting
Jean Wootan