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SAVE THE DATE - November 9 event to feature comedian
 September 2011 -
On November 9, Charlie's Place will be hosting a Celebration of Hope
Dinner featuring comedian Mark Lundholm, along with musical
entertainment provided by the Deadbeats. Rudy Trevino will be
serving as the host for the evening.
Last year’s fun-filled Celebration of Hope event featured former
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Drew Pearson. We look forward to having
you join us at 7 pm on November 9 for dinner and an evening filled with laughter
at the Ortiz Center on the Corpus Christi bayfront.
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Rockport Golf Tournament to benefit Charlie's Place
 May 13, 2011 -
The 6th Annual Celebration of Hope Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for Charlie's
Place, was held on Saturday, May 13, at the Rockport Country Club. In addition to golf, the event included lunch and
silent auction.
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Charlie's Place Celebration of Hope Annual Dinner
 November 12, 2010 -
The 2010 Celebration of Hope Annual Dinner featured former Dallas
Cowboys wide receiver Drew Pearson as the featured speaker.
The November 12 event included dinner and was held at the Corpus Christi
Country Club. Charlie's Place would like to thank everyone who participated
to make this fundraiser a success.
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Operation Rudolph brightens Christmas for clients, kids
December 2009 -
Charlie's Place held its 2009 Christmas Party for its clients in treatment
and their children by providing food and gifts from
Santa
on Dec 23.
Donations to "Operation Rudolph" helped pay for the party and gifts. Food
was prepared and catered by Charlie's Place Chef Tyrick Dowd and his kitchen staff.
A candlelight gratitude meeting followed dinner, and then Santa came to hand out gifts to the children.
"Operation Rudolph 2009 was a huge success due to the efforts of
many throughout the community," reports
Amy Granberry, Director of
Organizational Development at Charlie's Place, adding, "Volunteers donated gifts, helped wrap gifts, put together presents for the clients and made decorations for the event.
Many others made donations to the event, ensuring that everyone had a wonderful Christmas. The clients were extremely appreciative and surprised that
so many were interested in them and willing to help. Thanks to all who participated in any way — we can’t wait for next year!"
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Pumpkin carving at Charlie's Place |
Halloween pumpkin carving
at Charlie's
October 28, 2009 - Halloween gets pretty scary at Charlie’s Place as clients compete for best pumpkin design.
Winners got a pizza party, and everyone else just had a good time. The whole building smelled like fresh pumpkin, and the Chef
couldn’t wait to roast the seeds for everyone to munch on. One
client carved Charlie's Place logo into the face of his pumpkin.
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2009 BBQ Fund Raiser for Charlie's Place - June 12
June 12, 2009 -
Charlie's Place held fund raising events in the spring, including a lunch on June 12
of BBQ Ribs and all the trimmings for $7. The food was great, the portions
were generous - and participants helped
Charlie's Place in the process!
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