Charity & Society

A Little Bird Told Me

The Blue Bird Circle Resale Shop Is Back and Better Than Ever

The beloved Montrose shop celebrated its grand reopening after closing last summer for a major remodel.

02/14/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Heartwarming Stuff

MD Anderson Gives Parents a Much-Needed Night Out

The Valentine's-themed event at the Westin Houston Medical Center pampered families of pediatric patients.

02/14/2020 By Abby Ledoux

All Rise

Houstonia's Top Lawyers 2019

Skyline views, an oil bar, and a drinkable art installation, all in celebration of the city's top attorneys.

02/06/2020 With Marianna Corcoran

Toast of the Town

The Social Book Toasts to 25 Years with a Stylish Soirée at Neiman Marcus

The comprehensive calendar of Houston's fundraising events celebrates its silver anniversary.

02/04/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Color Me Happy

Houstonians Paint the Town and Raise Nearly $1 Million for Special Needs Campers

Funds raised at Camp For All's annual gala will help send 11,000 campers to the 206-acre property.

01/31/2020 By Abby Ledoux

From Houston with Love

Becca Cason Thrash Hosts a Glamorous Dinner Party to Benefit Notre Dame Restoration

FOBs (Friends of Becca) converged at Steak 48 to raise more than $150,000 for the Paris landmark.

01/23/2020 By Clifford Pugh

Will Run for Food

We Are Houston 5K Raised More Than $68,000 For Dress For Success Last Weekend

DJ London and lots of food celebrate We are Houston 5K runners.

01/22/2020 With Marianna Corcoran

Guilt-Free Spending

This Boutique Shopping Bonanza Raised $250,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research

"The Sale," presented annually by Houston Tri Delta Philanthropies, benefited MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital.

01/22/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Bling Bling

A Fine Jewelry Trunk Show Doubles as a Birthday Party and Fundraiser for Animal Rescue

I W Marks brought customer-favorite Kimberly McDonald and her elegant designs to the family-owned store this month.

12/31/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Good Will

Festive Fête Honors Fady Armanious at Fertitta Family Home

The 17th annual fundraiser garnered $390,000 for Legacy's Little Readers Program.

12/18/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Raise a Glass

50 Cent, Flo Rida, Wayne Brady, and Jeannie Mai Party in Houston

The Altus Foundation's Houston Gala raised more than $1.5 million for community services.

12/16/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Feel-Good News

How One Young Houstonian's Passion for Helping Others Turned Into a Powerful Movement

With Clutch City Connect, Justin Sepulveda wants to help Houston's most vulnerable citizens.

12/16/2019 By Anita Gomez

Santa! I Know Him!

Behind the Curtain at Elf—The Musical

Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital spreads Christmas cheer.

12/11/2019 With Marianna Corcoran

Triumph Over Tragedy

A Triumphant Affair Raises Nearly $250,000 for The Women's Home

Full House star Jodie Sweetin was the guest of honor.

12/09/2019 With Marianna Corcoran

Ice House

How The Beacon Is Helping Houston's Homeless, By the Numbers

This year's Come to the Table fundraiser is rescheduled (thanks, Imelda) for December 3.

12/01/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Doing Good, Deliciously

The Alliance's 3rd Annual United We Dine Fundraiser Brings Houston's Rich Diversity to Life

The organization serves refugees, immigrants, and underserved communities in Houston.

11/28/2019 By Cameron Wallace

Cold Night, Warm Hearts

Houston Methodist's Rendezvous of the Century Pulls $9.5 Million—and a Hamilton Star

The iconic hospital's centennial gala drew more than 2,500 guests to Minute Maid Park.

11/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Black Tie Boxing

Throw Down Society Hosts Third Annual “Knockout” Soirée to Benefit Hope Rising and Houston20

On Thursdays, we throw parties and punches.

11/25/2019 By Natalie Galerne

You Better Work

Sports Stars and Philanthropic Gentlemen Charm the Crowd at Una Notte in Italia

Festari for Men's annual celebrity fashion show and gala was a sold-out hit.

11/25/2019 By Paola Kustra

Well Done

Scenes From Houstonia's 5th Annual Burger Bash

The Battle of the Burgers was a hard-fought one.

11/21/2019 With Marianna Corcoran