Charity Chicks Houston January 2010 Newsletter

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Happy New Year Chicks and Peeps,

Our inaugural year couldn't have been better and it's thanks to members like you and the many great businesses in Houston that have helped us along the way. In just twelve months we've recruited over 500 members, created an interactive Facebook Fanpage and have been tweeting about volunteer and fundraising activities all across the US. We've been blessed with opportunities to share information about our organization and events on KPRC- the local NBC news affiliate, Envy Magazine, Barstool Magazine and Change Magazine (our chick Melissa Sims had her bra on the cover the magazine!).

And now, we're chomping at the bit to start 2010 off with a bang and share what we have in store.

A huge chicky thanks to April Guzik for designing this e-blast template and to Crave Sushi for the sponsorship to keep us in touch with you in an easier manner! Again, we couldn't have had such a great year without the help of people and businesses just like them. We always love sending business back to those that helped us, so if you're looking for a place to eat, to drink, to get your hair done, to photograph your wedding, and many other things..check out our partners page.

Thanks again to our vendors, members, and great organizations we've worked with along the way to make this group a whole lotta fun and a huge success. This is exactly why we started Charity Chicks Houston and looking back, we wished we would have started it years ago!

Chicks and Cheers,

Jayme & Tam'ra

click on thumbnails to view upcoming event flyers and photos from past events.

Thank You to our Volunteers!

First, a big holiday thanks to our 20+ volunteers at the Jingle Bell Express on Dec. 12. It was such a touching experience to help so many families in need by literally helping them shop for new toys, books, bikes and food packages.

Tuesday, January 19th - CRAVE A CURE

Our first event/happy hour is CRAVE A CURE on Tuesday, January 19th from 6-9. For a $20 donation, Crave Sushi in Midtown is offering complimentary wine and sushi appetizers with net proceeds benefiting Young Texans Against Cancer (YTAC).

We learned about this organization through one of our Super Woman Charity Chicks who is an active member in YTAC and we love promoting and working with non-profits our members are passionate about.

We know it's a Tuesday, but swing by after work and bring a few co-workers along. It's a great chance to network, mingle and learn more about the services and events YTAC does.

Location: Crave Sushi in Midtown
Time: 6-9 {come anytime}
Cost: $20 donation

February 11 - BIG-TIME

Are you a fanatic? Well we are and that's why our BIG-TIME event for the first quarter is partnering with Fanatical Change on February 11 at the House of Blues.

The Fanatical Change Foundation restores the intimacy in charitable giving by identifying recent victims of life-altering tragedy and letting the power behind their individual stories of suffering inspire our donors to be the change they wish to see in the world.

Every single dollar raised at this event will go to families that suffer a life-alerting tragedy the week of the event. It is our hope that all donations will help 10 Houston families the very next day.

We like to keep the events we partake in affordable for all, so there is a minimum donation of $15 to help a LOCAL family in need. In the month leading up to the event, we are looking for some volunteers to help secure donations and silent auction items.

If you've got some extra time on your plate and are up to the task, email us!

Location: House of Blues
Cost: minimum donation of $15

Call for T-shirt Designs!

Since our first year is behind us, we are ready for some t-shirts! If you are crafty enough to design a shirt for us with the specs that Spreadshirt requires.

Please email us and we'll send you our logos and a little more info!

Calling ALL Marathon Runners and Cheerleaders!

We know of a few Chicks and Peeps that are running in the Houston marathon and we want to support all our members on this tough adventure.

If you are running the half or full, please let us know. We want to come out and support all of you!

...and if you know someone running that needs our support, just ask them to sign up to be a member and we'll be there for them too! :)

A few tentative dates and events in progress:

April 24: Get ready for a posh event benefiting animals!

June: 80's Roller Skating party benefiting Teen Dating Violence.
It's ok if you don't know how to rollerskate..as long as you know how to dress 80's style.

October 1st: BRAtober is READY, SET, GO. We are currently finalizing the gallery and the charity. Stay Tuned (and get ready to step up the BRA ART competition!)

November 17, 2009 - Charity Chicks Potluck Party

With chicks sharing their fave dishes and admiring Stella & Dot jewelry, we knew we would have a great time! Ten percent of sales were donated to BEARing Gifts, a holiday project providing holiday gifts and memories for abused and neglected children who are now in the care of Child Protective Services in Harris County.

October 16, 2009 - BRAtober 16

BRAtober 16, a high energy cocktail party, showcased creative BRA ART to benefit The Save the Ta-tas Foundation. The event raised over $11,000 for the cause.

View photos of the BRA ART , the cocktail party and fun photobooth snapshots of guests.

September 18, 2009 - Cupcakes & Cleavage

During this fun Girls Night Out at Intimacy lingerie boutique, ladies enjoyed bra-cup-sized cupcakes (34B, anyone?) and consulted with bra experts to find the perfect fit. Sales benefited the Charity Chicks BRAtober 16 event supporting The Save the Ta-tas Foundation, and chicks left with sexy swag bags.

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