CTW 2025

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Join us in Texas for Color Their World – an inspiring evening highlighting how Allies in Youth Development is transforming the lives of more than 26,000 orphans and vulnerable children each month across 78 countries (and growing).

Through the Allies Mentoring Program, dedicated in-country volunteers provide children with life skills, emotional support, educational assistance, spiritual guidance, and critical aid. It’s all part of our mission to give orphans strength for today and hope for tomorrow.

There is no cost to attend this event. Dinner and an opportunity to support Allies will be provided.

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

*** This event is full***

Walnut Ridge Baptist Church
1201 TX-360 S
Mansfield, TX 76063

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

The Bowden
1775 Keller Pkwy
Keller, TX 76248

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Guest Speaker


Larry Gatlin

We are honored to welcome Larry Gatlin as our guest speaker. A Grammy Award-winning country music legend and member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Larry is beloved not only for iconic hits like Broken Lady and All the Gold in California, but also for his heartfelt storytelling and compassion for others. His message of faith, perseverance, and purpose is sure to uplift and inspire.

 

Mark your calendar for an unforgettable night of hope, heart, and impact – and discover how you can help color the world of children in need.

SILENT AUCTION

SEP 21 - 28, 2025

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FOOD, SHORT PROGRAM, & LIVE AUCTION

5:30 - 7:30 PM

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Debbie@alliesyouth.org

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Online Auction

Bidding starts Friday, September 19! We have a wide variety of amazing items with something for everyone, including clothing, handbags, jewelry, board games, gift cards from DFW businesses, handmade items from countries like Peru and Tanzania, and more!

Bidding ends September 29 at 10 PM CST

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LIVE AUCTION

Our veteran auctioneer, Keith Pressley, is always entertaining to listen to as he takes bids on big ticket items like trips to Ireland, Spain, and Hawaii.

Partner With Allies

We appreciate your interest in serving the most vulnerable of all: orphans. We invite you to partner with us on this important mission to help more children. Your gift today will save more orphans from despair and empower them for full life transformation.

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MISSION

Allies in Youth Development provides the organization needed to rescue orphans from a future of despair by providing them human connection, life skills and a pathway to education.

There is no cost to attend this event, but if you'd like to be a sponsor, here are your options:

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This is for The Bowden Event registration only. The Walnut Ridge event is full.

 

Special thanks to our silent auction donors: Arlington Skatium, Arts & Letters Bookstore - Granbury, Amy Evans with Board & Brush - Mansfield, Sammie Bell with Pampered Chef, Calloway’s Nursery - Mansfield, Wayne & Peggy Hassler with Chick-fil-A, Chicken N Pickle - Grapevine, Christina’s American Table - Granbury, Class Axe Throwing - Dallas, Kevin Bledsoe with Clean Getaway Car Wash - Mansfield, Dallas Zoo, Farina’s Winery & Cafe - Granbury, First Watch - Mansfield, Susan Garcia, Brittany Day with Glow Up Salon, Great Harvest Bakery - Weatherford, Great Room Escape - Dallas, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, ICE at The Parks, Jason’s Deli, Jewels With A Purpose, Kendra Scott - Arlington, Davy Knapp Fine Portraits, Mabry’s Busy Beads, McAlister’s - Mansfield, Medieval Times, Alexis Mosley, Nothing Bundt Cakes - Arlington, Our Place - Mansfield, Margaret Gillett with Portillo’s - Mansfield, Rose Garden Tea Room - Arlington, Sew Many Blessings, Shine Unique Boutique, Six Flags, Spring Creek BBQ - Mansfield, Star’s Hat & Jewelry Bar, Laurence La Haye of Superlamb Quality Footwear - Granbury, Brett Vance with This Little Bean of Mine, The Virgin Olive Oiler - Ft. Worth, Torchy’s Tacos