Houston Recognizes The Tireless Commitment of Women Who Strengthen the Community

The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Celebrates Thirty Years of Promoting Literacy The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s 30th Annual A Celebration of Reading raises nearly $2.2 million to advance the legacy of former First Lady Barbara Bush’s passion for literacy.

KNOWAutism’s An Enchanted Evening Gala Captivates Supporters KNOWAutism’s 2024 gala, An Enchanted Evening, with Harry Winston Inc. as the Presenting Sponsor, raises $700,000 for the foundation

The Sold Out TWEF International Women’s Leadership Summit Honors Tyra Banks TWEF International Women’s Leadership Summit, with special guest Tyra Banks, raises over $300,000 for scholarships

The 2024 JDRF Promise Ball Ensures Hope Continues to Grow for Those with Type 1 Diabetes JDRF Hope Grows Here Promise Ball raises over $2.8 million to make significant strides in type 1 diabetes research

Inspiring the Leaders of Tomorrow The George & Barbara Bush Foundation’s 2024 Presidential Salute Celebrates the legacy of George H. W. Bush as a beacon for those who will come after and raises over $ 1 million in support of the foundation, The Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University, and the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Ballet Lovers Received the Royal Treatment at the 2024 Houston Ballet Ball The inspiration for this year’s ballet ball, which raised over $1.6 million for Houston Ballet, was Mayerling, the story of Austro-Hungarian Crown Prince Rudolf

Supporters Get Ready for the Upcoming Hope Grows Here Promise Ball The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) kicks off its Hope Grows Here Promise Ball at the home of long-time supporters

A Wild West Worthy Shindig Benefits Houston’s Four-Legged Friends The Bow Wow West-themed Wags and Whiskers Brunch and Pet Fashion Show raised over $113,000 to benefit Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Animeals program

Houstonians Gather to Ensure Kids’ Meals Continues to Bring Healthy Meals to Hungry Children

Madeline Travels All the Way from Paris to Houston To Support Literacy

A Celebration of Dialog, Collaboration, and Service

Houston Celebrates Women Who Accomplish Great Things for Their Communities

Ghosts and Goblins Gather to Support Our Four-legged Friends

For The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Ladies for Literacy Guild, Giving Equals the Gift of Literacy

Houstonians Celebrate and Take Pride in Resiliency

Forming a United Front, Crime Stoppers of Houston Supporters Join the Local and Global Fight Against Human Trafficking

Selflessness and Service Are Lauded at the Houston Hospice Annual Community Spirit Award Dinner

An Exclusive Unveiling Reveals The 2023 Women of Substance

Houstonians Enjoy an Evening in Paris Courtesy of the Houston Symphony

The ‘80s Are Alive and Well at the Back to the Future Senior Prom Gala

A Famous French Celebrity Helps Houston Promote Literacy for Children

A Magical Performance Transforms Houston Ballet Opening Night Onstage Dinner

Sophistication and Charm Mark the Leadup Evening for the Upcoming HMH LBJ Moral Courage Award Dinner

Like Birds of a Feather, Chefs and Ballet Dancers Sometimes Flock Together

Celebrating the Heroes Who Put Their Community First

Taking a Personal Approach to the Advancement of Literacy in Houston The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s 29th Annual A Celebration of Reading honored the three things the former first lady revered the most: faith, family, and friends, raising over $1.8 million to support the Foundation’s cause

Celebrants are Wined and Dined While Supporting the Houston Symphony The Houston Symphony Wine Dinner and Collector’s Auction raises over $1,120,000 for the Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement initiatives

Southern Elegance Shines at the 2023 Houston Ballet Ball The Houston Ballet, channeling its upcoming offering, Summer and Smoke, raises $1.5 million at this year’s ball

This Year’s Guardian of the Human Spirit Luncheon Honors One of Houston’s Most Committed Couples The Houston Ballet celebrates the opening of its 2022- 2023 season with a performance of Peter Pan and the annual Opening Night Onstage Dinner

A Beloved Fantasy Takes Wing at the Houston Ballet Opening Night and Onstage Dinner The Houston Ballet celebrates the opening of its 2022- 2023 season with a performance of Peter Pan and the annual Opening Night Onstage Dinner

RECOGNISING THOSE WHO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON HOUSTON CKW LUXE celebrates spring with its prestigious Top 20 Impact Makers Awards Gala

The Houston Ballet Receives a $10 Million Gift and Its Home Gets a Noteworthy New Name

Fun and Families Go Together The Ambassadors for Texas Children’s Hospital celebrates its 12th annual Family Fun Day to benefit Texas Children’s Center for Vaccine Development

Pastries, Chocolates, Lavender, and Thyme The 2022 Gaston LeNôtre Foundation gala, A Night in Provence, was a feast for the eyes and palate

Uniting Against Racism: Holocaust Museum Houston Hosts a Crucial Anti-Racism Conference Reminding Us There Is One Race: Human

Young Houston Professionals Have Fun Supporting Literacy The fourth annual Crawfish for a Cause raises $3,000 for literacy

The 2022 Houston Ballet Ball Bedazzles Ballet Enthusiasts The Ballet Ball makes a sparkling return to the Wortham Theater Center and raises nearly $1.4 million for Houston Ballet

Celebrities Own the Catwalk and Everything Italian is Celebrated to Help Those Most at Risk This year’s Una Notte in Italia celebrity men’s fashion show raises a record-breaking $438,000 for CHILDREN AT RISK

iWRITE Gives Young Authors and Illustrators The Opportunity to Shine The iWRITE Literacy Program honors 100 student authors and illustrators at the Page to Stage 12th Annual iWRITE Book Signing Gala

Houstonians Gather to Combat Hunger and End Food Waste The 15th International Risotto Festival raises over $135,000 to benefit Second Servings of Houston

Book Lovers Travel to Wonderland in Support of Literacy The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Young Professionals Group hosts its sixth annual Storybook Gala: An Evening in Wonderland

Museum Honors Punkin and Walter Hecht with 2021 Guardian of the Human Spirit Award HMH raised $700,000 to support education programs

New Orleans-style Jazz and Elaborate Fireworks Salute Those Who Protect and Serve The 13th annual Houston Police Foundation True Blue Gala, All That Jazz, raises over $770,000 for the Houston Police Department

Ghosts and Goblins Gather in Support of Houston’s Animals The Houston SPCA Howl-O-Ween Ball is a record-breaking success raising over $1 million for animals in need

The Future Shines Brighter Thanks to Child Advocates The annual Accolades Luncheon presents the Academy Awards of Child Advocacy to local and state-wide children’s advocates

Houstonians Fall in Love with Reading All Over Again The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Ladies for Literacy Guild’s Sixth Annual Power of Literacy Luncheon is a resounding seasonally themed success raising over $430,000

Cyndi Lauper headlines the 24th Annual Houston Children’s Charity Gala, chaired by power couple Frances and Tony Buzbee, which raised a record-breaking $2.8 million

Ballet Is Back at the Wortham Theater Center The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance Onstage Dinner marks the triumphant return of the Houston Ballet to the Wortham Theater Center

Reality TV Royalty Mingle for the Benefit of Sea and Land Animals