Pet orphanage, benevolence fund benefit from EDN

The members of East Dallas Networking donated $7,500 to various East Dallas charities on January 2, helping friends and neighbors in need. Throughout the past years, EDN has donated almost $46,000 to local organizations, making East Dallas a better place to live, work and play. Pictured, from left to right, are: Dr. Chuck Kobdish (President, EDN), Vikki Martin (President, Ferguson Road Initiative), Mark Weber (Secretary, EDN), Ted Beechler (Executive Director, White Rock Center of Hope), Jodie Spence (Dallas Academy), Susan Stephens (Executive Director, Exodus Ministries), Jesse Simmons (Treasurer, EDN). East Lake Pet Orphanage and the CC Young Benevolence Fund also received funds. — Dr. Chuck Kobdish