Kickoff Luncheon Prepares for the Mission of Yahweh’s Second Annual Leaders & Legends Gala, Building Hope for the Future
The wine cellar at Tony’s was a hive of activity on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as host committee members, along with friends and supporters, gathered for a kickoff luncheon to prepare for the Mission of Yahweh’s (the Mission) Second Annual Leaders & Legends Gala, Building Hope for the Future. The gala will take place on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., at the River Oaks Country Club. The event will benefit the Mission, a faith-based shelter that empowers, enriches, and restores the lives of homeless women and children.
Gala cochairs, Christine Johnson and Jody Merritt, hosted the luncheon. They were joined by two of the gala honorary chairs, Samantha Kennedy and Saula Valente, in welcoming the community leaders in attendance. The order of the day was to assist with the framework for donations for the gala’s building block prizes and big board, not to mention the live auction, which will be led by Johnny Bravo.
Community leaders, Brigitte and Bashar Kalai, Lori and Todd King, Larry Martin, Janelle and Greg Reid, and Laura and Dave Ward, all of whom made generous gifts to build and furnish the Mission’s new campus dormitory, will be recognized at the gala. The importance of the new structures that have been made possible by their generosity can’t be overstated. They will make an immediate impact on the community by providing a loving and safe environment and building hope in the lives of many more homeless women and children.
The permanent supportive-housing project will house over 40 women and children at the Mission’s Spring Branch area campus in Houston. In partnership with, and through, in-kind donations and pro-bono services from HomeAid Houston, David Weekley Homes, Greater Houston Builders Association, Rivers Barden Architects, and Unicorn Service Solutions, each of the 2700 square-foot buildings will include eight rooms for a total of 16 that will contain a living space, bedroom, and private bathroom. Currently, the Mission’s 12-building campus can house 120 homeless women and children. The new addition will increase capacity by 40 to 50 residents served.
To find out more about the Leaders & Legends Gala, Building Hope for the Future, and how to become a sponsor or purchase tickets, please visit
https://give.missionofyahweh.org/event/leaders-and-legends-building-hope-for-a-better-futute/e58299. Sponsorship is available from $5,000 to $50,000. Individual tickets are $500 and premiere couple tickets are $1,500.
Host Committee members in attendance at the kickoff luncheon: Ghada Ali, Shayna Andrews, Lara Bell, Helen Bow, Marie Cano, Scott Evans, Melodie Harris, Marla Helm, Tammie Jeffers, Mady Kades, Chris Kase, Samantha Kennedy, Pam Lockard, Ruchi Mukherjee, Dena Musfy, Jillian Nel, Dr. Susan Osterberg, Saula Valente, Jennifer Warren, and Courtney Zavala.
About the Mission of Yahweh
For over 60 years, the Mission of Yahweh (the Mission) has focused on restoring hope, transforming lives, and working tirelessly toward ending homelessness in Houston. Since 1961, the Mission has helped thousands of women and children by providing shelter in a faith-based nurturing environment while providing programs and support to help them become more independent and lead productive, successful lives. In addition, the Mission provides outreach services to communities in need in the neighborhoods surrounding their campus.
For additional information or questions, please contact Tammie Jeffers at Tammie.Jeffers@missionofyahweh.org or 713-930-0665.