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Attending GSI's Annual Events is a great way to support the mission!

You're invited to join us at one of our annual events for a special opportunity to learn more about GSI's mission impact awareness and community engagement updates. Each unique event welcomes a spectrum of local business professionals and seasoned advocates to connect with while supporting a great cause. All funds generated at events allow GSI to continue expanding the programs and services offered to vulnuerable and aging adults. Your attendance is greatly appreciated.

"Funds generated at events allow GSI to continue expanding the programs and services offered to vulnerable and aging adults."

Par-Tee on the Green Golf Tournament: May 2, 2025

Par-Tee on the Green Golf Tournament is the perfect summer event for festive fun and fundraising for a great cause! Join us at Topgolf Fort Worth on Friday, May 2 to tee off with new and existing supporters, advocates, community partners, and our top supporters. Whether you play golf in the tournament or attend as a spectator, all are welcome.

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Boot Scootin' 40th Anniversary Fiesta: September 13, 2025

Mark your calendar for GSI's Boot Scootin’ Fiesta at Ridglea County Club in Fort Worth. Join us for celebrations, fun, and games. This annual event recognizes the Colleen Colton Community Service Award honoree, and then guests dance the night away to music from local sensations.

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Supporting GSI Events Makes a Positive Impact in the North Texas Community. There are many ways to get involved.

Learn more about community sponsorships and volunteer opportunities today!

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Supporting GSI Events:

  • Provides direct services to vulnerable and aging adults
  • Enhances GSI/FEPC program expansion
  • Provides educational materials to vulnerable and aging adults
  • Protects vulnerable adults from exploitation and fraud
  • Allows GSI Case Managers to support more individuals
  • Supports GSI staff and volunteers with mission expansion efforts

Colleen Colton Award

Guardianship Services, Inc. is part of the remarkable legacy of our founder and longtime executive director, Colleen Colton. Established in 1985 as a program of Senior Citizen Services, the organization became an independent nonprofit in 1998. Under Colleen’s 27 years of leadership, services expanded to include adults of all ages who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, or exploitation due to cognitive, developmental, and other disabilities. Colleen set the standard for community service, and today the Colleen Colton Community Service Award is given annually to an individual who has changed the way our community cares for the vulnerable.

Colleen Colton Awardees

These extraordinary individuals have received the Colton Award for their service to aging and other adults with cognitive, developmental, and other disabilities.


Steve Fields

Greg Shannon (2016)

Judge Patrick Ferchill (2017)

Catherine H. Goodman, J.D. (2018)

Judge Steve M. King (2019)

Steven E. Katten, J.D. (2021)

Sharen Wilson (2022)

Patti Gearhart Turner (2023)

Arlene Shorter (2024)

2025 Colleen Colton Awardee, Lori Varnell

GSI is proud to honor Lori Varnell as the 2025 Colleen Colton Awardee.

For over 25 years, Lori has served Tarrant County as a dedicated prosecutor with the District Attorney’s Office. As Chief of the Elder Financial Fraud Unit, Lori served as a vital collaborator and steadfast champion in the development of GSI’s Financial Exploitation Prevention Center, working tirelessly to pursue justice for vulnerable older adults targeted by fraud. Recognized as an “Unsung Hero” by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Lori continues to champion legal protections for at-risk individuals at both the local and state level.

How Can You Help?

  • Attend a GSI Event
    • Your attendance and support of this annual event brings awareness to GSI's mission and supports program expansion throughout Tarrant County.
  • Sponsor an Event
    • Supporting GSI as an official event sponsor allows a special opportunity to partner with GSI in a greater capacity, while also sharing the mission impact with multiple individuals.
  • Silent Auction Items
    • Donating a Silent Auction item supports GSI's initiatives to align with local community partners while raising funds for a great cause.
  • Tell Someone About GSI
    • As financial exploitation and scams continue to increase, we must work together to protect our neighbors throughout the community. Please share the different services GSI offers with someone who may benefit.
      • Money Management
      • Fraud Protection
      • Guardianship Services

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Please contact give@guardianshipservices.org about partnership opportunities.

Thank you for your continued support!