Giving Back to Our Community

Advance ER Cares About Dallas

At Advance ER in Dallas, Texas, our commitment goes beyond providing 24/7 emergency care — we believe in giving back to the community we proudly serve. Whether through partnerships, sponsorships, or hands-on volunteering, we are dedicated to strengthening Dallas and supporting the families who call it home.

Below, you can review the charities, fundraisers, and local organizations we proudly support. For more information, you can send in an online contact form.

Upcoming Events

❤️Advance ER Supports the 28th Annual Katy 5K and Friends of the Katy Trail   
Hosted by Friends of the Katy Trail, this beloved September event brings together thousands of runners, walkers, families, and local businesses to celebrate wellness, community, and the preservation of one of Dallas’s most treasured outdoor spaces—the Katy Trail.

This year, Advance ER is especially honored to have Dr. Larry Pettit and his band, The Rust Band, performing live at the event. Dr. Pettit is not only a highly respected board-certified emergency physician with more than 25 years of experience, but also a talented musician whose passion for community engagement reflects the heart of our organization.

The Katy 5K is much more than a race—it is a celebration of health, connection, and Dallas community spirit. Proceeds from the event help Friends of the Katy Trail maintain and enhance the 3.5-mile urban trail that serves as a premier destination for recreation, wellness, and alternative transportation in the heart of the city.  

At Advance ER, we believe caring for our community extends far beyond our walls. Whether supporting local nonprofits, participating in charitable events, or providing 24/7 emergency care to Dallas families, our mission remains the same: to be there when our community needs us most.

We are honored to support the Katy 5K and celebrate alongside thousands of Dallas residents at one of the city’s most anticipated annual traditions   

🤝 Advance ER + Austin Street Center: Supporting Health, Dignity and Hope In Our Community
At Advance ER, we believe caring for our community means going beyond the walls of our emergency rooms. We are proud to be involved in the annual September event with the Rotary Club of Park Cities Foot Care Clinic at Austin Street Center, an initiative dedicated to serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Dallas. Each year, Rotary volunteers, healthcare professionals, nursing students, and community partners come together to provide essential foot care, health checks, new socks and shoes, and personal-care supplies. In 2025 alone, approximately 130 people received foot care and basic health screenings, while 200 care packages were prepared with essential toiletries and personal-care items.

Our involvement in this initiative reflects Advance ER’s commitment to compassionate, accessible healthcare and to treating every person with dignity. Something as simple as clean socks, properly fitting shoes, basic toiletries, and attentive foot care can make an enormous difference in someone’s comfort, health, and sense of dignity. We are honored to support the Austin Street Center and Rotary Club of Park Cities in this annual effort and to help provide practical care and human connection to members of our community who need it most.

🎃 🏆 Advance ER’s Annual Staff Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 
Our favorite fall tradition is almost here, our annual Staff Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
We will have undecorated pumpkins displayed in both Advance ER’s lobbies on September 16^th.  This will give our team 14 days to get creative, start decorating, and transform their pumpkin into something spooktacular! 

Patients, friends, families and local members are welcome to stop by on October 5^th to take place in our judging panel and fill out a ballot to vote for your favorite pumpkins!

We’ll have treats available for the kiddos, and a  special “to-go first-aid kit for the car” given to each family that stops by. The winners will be announced on social media on October 15^th.

Awards will include:  
FIRST PLACE — “The Showstopper” 
SECOND PLACE — “The Crowd‑Pleaser”
THIRD PLACE — “The Heart‑Warmer”
TEAM COLLABORATION AWARD
PATIENT FAVORITE
MOST CREATIVE NAME. 

The decorated pumpkins will be given to local elementary schools and libraries to spread a little “pumpkin spice” throughout our community.

Thank you to our wonderful staff for making Advance ER such a warm and spirited place to work—we are grateful for each of you and the energy you bring every day.

🚶Advance ER Joins Park Cities Rotary for the World’s Largest Polio Walk

Advance ER is proud to partner with Park Cities Rotary in hosting the World’s Largest Polio  Walk on October 24th, a powerful community event dedicated to ending polio worldwide. This inspiring day brings together families, healthcare professionals, and neighbors to walk side‑by‑side in support of Rotary’s global mission — Walk Together. End Polio Forever.

Adding to the celebration, The Rust Band (Dallas’s own high‑energy rock cover band featuring Advance  ER’s Dr. Larry Pettit) will perform live, bringing music, connection, and community spirit to the event. Their performance embodies the heart of Advance ER — care that extends beyond the walls of our emergency centers and into the communities we serve.

Together, Advance ER, Park Cities Rotary, and The  Rust Band unite for a cause that heals, uplifts, and reminds us that every step forward brings us closer to a world free from polio.

Click HERE to register for the walk today!

✨Nourishing Families, Supporting Hope: Advance ER and the Ronald McDonald House   
Advance ER is proud of our ongoing commitment to the Rotary Club of Park Cities and the Ronald McDonald House by preparing meals for families of hospitalized children on the third Monday of every month. We aim to provide comfort and care to families during an incredibly challenging time, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community

It is a privilege to contribute our time and compassion to an organization that brings warmth, support, and hope when it is needed most. This ongoing community partnership is one of the many ways we continue to demonstrate our commitment to caring for families beyond our walls.

🎃💙Advance ER + Community Partners of Dallas: Caring for Kids Beyond Our ER Walls:  
At Advance ER, our commitment to children doesn’t end when they leave our emergency rooms. We are passionate about pediatric care and about supporting the children and families in our Dallas community in every way we can. That’s why we are proud to partner with Community Partners of Dallas  and participate in their NorthPark Pumpkin Patch and Change is Good initiative, taking place October 1-November 1, 2026, in Center Park.

Admission to the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch is free and open to the public! On October 4th, there will be a carnival with rides and fun for all.  Tickets for that are on sale now. 

Join us for a fun and memorable fall experience while shining a light on an important cause. As Advance ER participates in this year’s event, we are especially excited to be part of Change is Good—a wonderful reminder that even the smallest acts of generosity can create meaningful change in a child’s life. Just as we care for children when they need medical attention, we believe in showing up for them in the moments beyond the ER, too. We are proud to stand alongside Community Partners of Dallas and NorthPark Center to support Dallas children and help make our community a healthier, safer, and more compassionate place for every family.

Every month, we proudly donate comfort items to Community Partners of Dallas (CPD) in support of their mission to restore safety, dignity, and comfort to children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma. These include backpacks filled with glow-in-the-dark blankets and pillows—items chosen not only for their practicality, but for the reassurance they bring. These comfort items offer warmth when a child has no personal belongings, a sense of security in unfamiliar surroundings, and a bit of wonder through glow-in-the-dark stars and patterns that help children feel less alone at night. For many, this becomes the first stable possession they have during a frightening and uncertain time.   

Through these donations, Advance ER is honored to help CPD ensure every child receives something new, comforting, and meaningful—a small but powerful reminder that they are valued, cared for, and never alone.    
 

Organizations We Support

Soles4Souls   
At Advance ER, giving back to our community is at the heart of what we do. We've partnered with Soles4Souls— a global nonprofit that turns unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity by keeping them out of landfills and helping those in need.

Rotary Club of Park Cities:   
Advance ER is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Park Cities (RCPC), an organization dedicated to service above self. For more than 110 years, RCPC has worked side by side with various local charities and organizations with a focus on groups that collect and distribute food donations for people in need. Through this partnership, we collaborate on meaningful initiatives that bring positive change to our local community.

North Texas Food Bank:   
Advance ER supports the North Texas Food Bank in its mission to fight hunger. Together, we help provide nutritious meals for children, families, and seniors across North Texas.

Ronald McDonald House:   
Advance ER is proud to support the Ronald McDonald House and its mission to provide comfort and care to families facing difficult moments. By preparing meals for families of hospitalized children on the third Monday of every month, we strive to offer warmth, nourishment, and encouragement when it is needed most.

Community Partners of Dallas   
Advance ER supports the Community Partners of Dallas (CPD) to help provide immediate and urgent resources to children entering protective care. Our continued involvement with CPD — including the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch, Change for Change, and seasonal donation efforts — reflects our promise to stand with the children and caseworkers who rely on these essential services.

Texas Veterans Land Board   
Advance ER supports the Texas Veterans Land Board with yearly contributions towards the Valentine's for Veterans initiative, collecting Valentine’s cards at both Advance ER Dallas locations and personally delivering them to help honor those who have served our country.

Our Ongoing Promise

Community engagement is at the heart of Advance ER. We pledge to continue supporting local schools, nonprofits, and organizations that align with our mission of care, compassion, and comfort.