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11/29/2025

Lone Star Flight Museum held its annual Jet Setters Ball. This year's Destination: Paris! More than 500 guests helped raise over $700,000 to continue the Museum's efforts. Congratulations to all!

Lone Star Flight Museum’s “Jet Setters Ball” set Paris as the destination of choice for 500 guests who gathered to raise $700,000 for the Museum.

11/25/2025

Over 800 guests helped Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation's Ladies for Literacy Guild raised $775,000 with the support of chairs Sidney Faust and Betty Hrncir, sponsors and attendees. Actor and author Tom Selleck was the keynote speaker and interviewed on stage by media personality Linda Lorelle. Congratulations to all involved!

Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Ladies for Literacy Guild celebrated its 10th Annual Power of Literacy Luncheon and raised $775,000!

11/23/2025

Citizens for Animal Protection held its 39th annual gala, titled "Studio 39," and with the support of chairpersons Angela Hernandez and Kamisha Mickey, the honorees, sponsors, and supporters, raised $1.1 million to help our city's animals in need. Congratulations to all!

Citizens for Animal Protection hosted its 39th and most successful fundraiser in the organization’s history, raising $1.1 million to help the animals.

11/13/2025

The Kailee Mills Foundation held its "Buckle Up Gala-A Derby Race to Save Lives." 400 guests helped the foundation raise $360,000. Congratulations to Chairs Christine Johnson and Jody Merritt, as well as the sponsors and supporters. The Race Continues!

Chairs Christine Johnson and Jody Merritt led 400 guests in a "Derby Race to Save Lives," raising over $360,000 for the Kailee Mills Foundation.

11/11/2025

🔔 Keeping the doers connected and moving forward! - https://mailchi.mp/fd0757890d71/the-social-book-newsletter-18252193 Please enjoy our newsletter with amazing articles on Houston Children's Charity's $9.4 million Gala, Houston Symphony Opening Night Concert & Gala, HPFFA "Red Hot" Gala, Mission of Yahweh Leaders & Legends Third Gala, MOY Dorm Ribbon-Cutting, Texas EquuSearch Gala, Dec My Room Gala, Holiday Gingerbread and MORE!

11/10/2025

Houston Hospice celebrated its 27th Annual Community Spirit Award Dinner and raised over $230,000 to continue its remarkable legacy. Congratulations to all involved.

Houston Hospice's 27th Community Spirit Award was celebrated, with over 200 guests contributing to a total of $230,000 raised for the organization.

11/09/2025

The second annual Crime Stoppers of Houston "Raise 'Em Up for Texas" Gala raised $2 million for the charity's ongoing efforts. Congratulations to everyone involved in supporting this wonderful organization.

Crime Stoppers of Houston “raised ‘em up” high and far as more than 460 guests celebrated Texas-style and raised $2 million for the organization.

11/03/2025

Houston Professional Firefighters Association (HPFFA) held its 8th Annual "Red Hot" Gala. More than 450 people gathered to honor and celebrate our city's brave heroes, raising over $665,000 for the foundation. Congratulations to chairs Elizabeth & Alan Stein and everyone involved in this annual event!

450 charitable souls gathered to honor Houston’s brave firefighters at the “Red Hot” Houston Professional Firefighters Association (HPFFA) Gala.

10/30/2025

The Mission of Yahweh held a heartwarming and powerful ribbon-cutting ceremony for two new dormitories on its campus, which will continue to support homeless women and children. Congratulations to their many sponsors, donors and supporters who made it possible!

For over 64 years, The Mission of Yahweh has served as a faith-based emergency shelter for homeless women and children in Houston.

10/28/2025

Houston Children's Charity and CEO Laura Ward pulled off another astounding night of fundraising for their 28th annual gala. Over 820 guests, sponsors, and donors joined forces for a $9.4 million night! Congrats to everyone involved in this hometown event!

Another year, another record-setting gala for Houston Children’s Charity. It's President & CEO Laura Ward produced another night of HCC miracles!

10/18/2025

The Italian Cultural & Community Center held its annual luncheon and fashion show. Chaired by Cheryl Byington and Franelle Rogers, the event was attended by 300 and raised over $205,000! Congratulations to all involved!

300 people enjoyed the recent Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC) Luncheon and Fashion Show, "Saluta di Torino," and raised $205,000.

10/12/2025

Dec My Room held its 8th annual "Kick Up Your Boots" Gala at The Ballroom at Bayou Place and, with the support of over 250 guests, raised a record-breaking $400,000! Congratulations to all involved!

Dec My Room Founders Kendall Plank and Susan Plank celebrated with 250 supporters for 8th Kick Up Your Boots and record-breaking $400,000!