Mary Anne Dunne, of Highland Park, is a senior vice president of Benchmark Bank who serves on the CPD board.
“Volunteering with CPD empowers me to make a positive impact in the lives of countless children who would otherwise go without,” she said. “The work is important, and I know the time I invest translates into direct support for our families. We keep kids safe and are a resource they know they can rely upon when many other parts of their life are in flux.”
What kind of work does it do?
Community Partners of Dallas (CPD) provides what abused children urgently need today to thrive tomorrow. Since 1989, CPD has been a lifeline for Dallas County’s most vulnerable children and the caseworkers who protect them. While caseworkers provide safety and stability, CPD delivers the tangible essentials children need to begin healing. Working in Dallas County, they will serve more than 20,000 children this year alone.
How did you get involved with this nonprofit?
I joined the CPD board of directors 16 years ago on the recommendation of a colleague at Bank of Texas, who was rolling off the board. He asked me to meet with the organization’s leadership to discuss serving on the board, and that was the beginning! I am so glad I did!
What would you say to someone else considering a donation to the nonprofit this year?
Community Partners of Dallas is an excellent steward of your donor dollar. Eighty-four cents of every dollar donated goes directly to programming and resources that benefit children in protective care. When you support CPD, you are opening the door to healing for countless children today and for years to come. Whether your gift is small or enormous, every dollar you give to support CPD will make an impact in a deserving child’s life and will be appreciated by our team.
