Chi Omega Christmas Market Chairs Nancy Woodall, Debbie Lang, and Karen Hunt
By Anna Clare Payne | Contributor
The 47th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market proved to be a tremendous success, where it welcomed more than 10,000 shoppers for the annual event, held this year at Dallas Market Hall. As a result, the Dallas-area Chi Omega Alumnae recently distributed $556,000 in critical funding for 13 local beneficiaries including: Ascend Dallas, Behind Every Door Ministries Inc, Bonton Enterprises, Children’s Craniofacial Association, Family Compass, Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, Make-A-Wish North Texas, Network of Community Ministries, Swan Strings, Texas International Theatrical Arts Society, The Stewpot, Together We Thrive and Young Women’s Preparatory Network.
A cherished tradition since 1978, the Chi Omega Christmas Market has raised more than $11 million for more than 154 local charities. “We were able to fully fund the specific requests of each of our deserving 13 nonprofit organizations and are proud to support causes that positively affect the lives of North Texans,” Erin Fischer, Dallas Chi Omega Alumnae President. “With the support of our community, sponsors, donors, shoppers and merchants, we are able to continue our spirit of giving throughout the holidays and beyond.”
The announcement was made by 2024 Chi Omega Christmas Market Co-Chairs Nancy Woodall, Debbie Lang, and Karen Hunt during a check presentation ceremony on January 14, 2025, Make-A-Wish North Texas headquarters in Addison.
Plans are underway for the 48th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market, which will be held September 24-27, 2025, at Dallas Market Hall. For Market updates and information, please visit www.chiomegachristmasmarket.org.
About Chi Omega Christmas Market
The Chi Omega Christmas Market was established by Dallas-area alumnae in 1978 with a mission to serve others. In its 47-year history, COCM has donated more than $11 million to support 154 Dallas-area beneficiaries across arts, civic, education, and health and welfare categories. The success of the market each year is thanks to our dedicated volunteers, merchants, sponsors, and patrons. For more information, please visit www.chiomegachristmasmarket.org.
