Strong Parent-Bright Future SUCCESS
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Sat, October 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
LOCATION

13612 Midway Road Suite 608
Farmers Branch, TX 75244

Strong Parent. Bright Future., a fully sponsored Single Parent Advocate event, equips single-parent families and children with hope, resources, and community at no cost.

Strong Parent. Bright Future. is a live, hope-filled day for single moms and dads to gain practical tools, real community, and encouragement based on the Success Formula created by Founder, Stacie Martin. This gathering is the first time that framework—shared for years on bookmarks and in keynotes—comes fully off the page and into an immersive, interactive experience for parents and kids.

 

Join Stacie Martin, Marla Diann, and friends as they share the Successful Single Parenting framework, highlight local family resources, and offer fun, empowering activities for your children—all in one uplifting experience. Marla is flying in specifically for this launch to help parents move from just hearing about success to practicing it in real life.

 

Together, our speakers and co-hosts will help you:

  • Understand what success looks like for your unique family.

  • Commit to your kids and show up consistently in ways that build trust and stability.

  • Dare to dream again and begin living out those dreams step by step.

  • Learn about practical resources—education, employment, financial, legal, and community support—that can strengthen your household.

  • Invest in spiritual wholeness, physical fitness, and mental strength so you can lead your family with resilience.

  • Build a strong, positive support community so you don’t have to carry everything alone.

 

At the same time, children will have their own age-appropriate program paths, broken out by:

  • Ages 3–5 – gentle activities, stories, and play that introduce themes of safety, love, and hope in a fun, friendly environment.

  • Ages 6–11 – interactive sessions and games that help kids understand strength, kindness, and community, with content tailored to early and upper elementary ages.

  • Ages 12+ – content and conversations designed for pre-teens and teens, focused on resilience, identity, wellness, and their own bright future.

 

Families can attend at no cost. Spnsors allow us to focus entirely on creating an environment of help, hope, and practical guidance for single parents and their children, instead of event fees.  We are also inviting resource representatives, and other sponsors to make this day very  meaningful!

 

So, whether you are a single mom, single dad, grandparent raising grandchildren, or another caregiver filling a single-parent role, you are welcome here. Come as you are, bring your children, and let our team, speakers, and volunteers surround you with encouragement, information, and practical next steps.

 

Strong Parent. Bright Future. is one more way Single Parent Advocate provides resource connections, growth-based training, and support for single-parent families in North Texas and online—helping families move from surviving to thriving, one step and one story at a time.

 

About our Co-Hosts

Stacie Martin – Founder and President of Single Parent Advocate, Stacie created the Success Formula and has spent more than 13 years helping single-parent families move from crisis to stability and success through practical tools, encouragement, and community.

Marla Diann – Business and life coach, mentor, and author, Marla is flying in for this special launch to help parents apply the Strong Parent. Bright Future. framework in real life—turning inspiration into clear steps and new habits.

Sponsorships


$1,500 Presenting Sponsor

Help Host the entire event and underwrite the life lifting SUCCESS Program

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$750 Event Sponsor

Come together with fellow partners in making this event possible.   Your support will change lives for the better!

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$500 Catering Sponsor

Help by sponsoring catering and serving families with dignity and warmth.  

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$150 Table Sponsor

Make it possible for a parent and their children to attend by helping to cover costs of food and materials.  You can even help by providing a centerpiece with your logo and information.  

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Free Raffle Prize Donor

Create excitement by donating raffle prizes for adults and children to help them experience the joy and dignity of belonging to a community and the much needed guidance. 

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Tickets


$40 Resource Program Partner

Plan to bring informationj to help families with resources that you and/or your organization provides.  You can bring a table and signage as well as other materials like a door prize for families to win. 

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Free Single Parent / Caregiver

This ticket is for single parents or primary caregivers attending the gathering. Register yourself here so we can plan seating, food, and conversation spaces that help you relax, connect, and be supported.

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Free Adult Guest (single parenfriend or support person)

Use this ticket for another adult you’re bringing with you—a friend, family member, or support person. This helps us make sure we have enough room and refreshments for everyone in your circle.

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Free Child – Early Childhood (0–4)

Register little ones ages 0–4 here so we can prepare a safe, gentle environment for them. This helps us plan staffing, toys, and quiet spaces so they can enjoy the time while you connect nearby.

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Free Child – Elementary (5–10)

Select this ticket for children ages 5–10. We’ll plan age-appropriate movie time, games, and activities so they can have fun and feel included while you get a chance to breathe, eat, and talk with other parents.

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Free Child – Preteen / Teen (11–17)

Use this ticket for preteens and teens ages 11–17. This helps us plan seating, snacks, and activities that respect their age and give them space to enjoy the afternoon in a way that feels right for them.

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Free Volunteer – Family Gathering Support

Who should select this:
Single Parent Advocate and Gateway Dallas community members (and trusted friends) who are willing to serve during the event.

Description 
Choose this ticket if you would like to serve as a volunteer at the Family Gathering. Volunteers help with check-in, greeting families, guiding kids to their spaces, supporting children’s activities and movie time, helping with food setup/cleanup, and creating a warm, safe environment for everyone. We’ll follow up with you to confirm your role and arrival time.

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Free Youth Volunteer – (Ages 14-17)

Who should select this:
Teens from the Single Parent Advocate and Gateway Dallas communities who want to help serve during the event.

Description:
Select this ticket if you are a teen (ages 14–17) who would like to serve as a youth volunteer at the Family Gathering. Youth volunteers may help with greeting families, assisting with kids’ activities and movie time, helping set up and serve food, and supporting our team in creating a warm, safe, and fun environment. A parent or guardian must approve your participation, and we may ask for a brief permission form or check-in upon arrival.

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Organizer


Single Parent Advocate Stacie Martin smartin@singleparentadvocate.org 13612 Midway Road, Suite 608, Farmers Branch TX 75244 2145344460 https://singleparentadvocate.org/
Nonprofit Organization Donations Tax Deductible