Dragon Exchange ready to Xcel

This partnership was months in the making, and we're so excited to see it to completion! Every year, the Southlake Chamber of Commerce's Leadership class selects a non-profit to benefit from the group's collective fundraising efforts. The Leadership class of 2025-26 selected CISD Special Programs as this year's recipient, thanks in part to connections made through the Booster. Their generous grant funded a new trailer for the department and an extra $5000 donation too!

The trailer will serve as a pop-up store front for Dragon Exchange, a new store staffed by Dragon Xcel, which is the transition program for students in need of additional life skills and job training after high school. It will also be used by Special Olympics, as they travel to area events and competitions. We expect that the department and Booster can make use of it in other ways as well. We are so grateful to the Leadership class, and the many businesses and individuals who donated to this worthy project. Keep an eye out - you're sure to see us around town next. year!