 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
Beneficiaries ListFounded in 1952, the Theta Charity Antiques Show of Houston raises funds for local educational, art, medical and community assistance organizations while providing a cultural experience for the city of Houston.
Permanent BeneficiariesBAYOU BEND COLLECTION AND GARDENS, MFAH – A grant to provide funding for the ongoing acquisition of early American furniture, perpetuating Miss Ima Hogg’s vision to expose Texans to our nation’s heritage through furniture and the arts.
CHILD ADVOCATES - A grant to provide partial funding to assist the organization with its mission to provide a caring voice and path for children who are in the protective services system.
TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CANCER CENTER - Since 1975, the Theta Charity Antiques show has provided financial support to care for patients with pediatric cancer. In 2006, Antiques’ Show funds established the “Donald J. Fernback, M.D. Lectureship Series, presented by Houston Alumnae of Kappa Alpha Theta”. The series enables nationally and internationally recognized experts to present at research conferences. It plays an important role in educating medical students, pediatric residents, and the largest pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship training program in the United States aimed at producing the next generation of leaders in the field.
KAPPA ALPHA THETA FOUNDATION – A grant to fund nine named scholarships honoring Houston Thetas, including one named on behalf of the Theta Charity Antiques Show.
2010 BeneficiariesHolly Hall - A grant to cover communication devices for speech-impaired residents in Healthcare; the "cost of care" for those residents who can no longer afford to cover their own care; and outside activities for residents in all three areas of care. Holly Hall is a Christian, non-profit, state licensed Retirement Community concerned for the physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being of each of its residents, offering a continuum of care ranging from Independent Living to Assisted Living and Healthcare Services.
Kids' Meals - A grant to purchase a new van for providing more hungry pre-school aged children with nutritious daily lunches. Kids' Meals provides home-delivered meals to approximately 1,200 pre-school aged children in Houston, Monday through Friday. In 2009, Kids' Meals delivered over 300,000 meals to hungry children.
Taping for the Blind, Inc. - A grant for radio receivers and enhanced program funding that will have an effect on the lives of those affected by blindness, learning disabilities and physical challenges. Our print-handicapped clients can remain aware, productive members of their communities in the greater Houston area and across Texas. We enrich our clients' lives by providing them news through our 24 hour radio broadcasts, custom recording service and description service at cultural events.
Teach for America Houston - A grant to enable an ambitious plan to double the size of our teaching corps from 250 to 500 members. Teach for America Houston attracts accomplished and driven college graduates to teach in Houston and change the life trajectories of tens of thousands of children. Teach for America Houston invests in the educational advancement of all children in Houston in order to prepare them as our country's future leaders.
 |
 |
 |
 |
Charitable OrganizationThe Theta Charity Antiques Show is a 501(c)(3) organization. Funds from the show are obtained solely through underwriting, advertising sales, and ticket sales and NOT from the sale of antiques displayed at the show. |
 |
 |
 |
 | |
|
|
|
|
|
