Party Time

Beyond the Gala: How Small Arts Orgs Raise Funds Without Big Budgets

Fancy soirées have their place in the fundraising world, but they aren’t always realistic. Luckily, Houston arts nonprofits happen to be full of creative types with bright ideas.

10/07/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Best Medicine

In Houston, Art and Medicine Work Together

A city powered by both the sciences and the arts has led to medical professionals pursuing both career paths.

02/13/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Shop For Good

Houston’s Most Exciting (and Philanthropic) Shopping Experience Returns

Proceeds from the SALE will be donated to the University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital.

01/04/2023 By Rosemary Akpan

Get Involved

3 Charities and Programs Helping Kids in Houston

There's no time like the present to get involved.

12/14/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Hogwarts

Harry Potter’s Wizarding World Is Coming to Houston in November

The event is the first of its kind in the United States.

09/20/2022 By Shelby Stewart

CHARITY

Barbara Bush’s A Celebration of Reading Returns for 28th Year

The gala will be held on April 21 and features five bestselling authors.

02/21/2022 By Ile-Ife Okantah

Cactus Jack

Travis Scott Announces Astroweek Ahead of Two-Day Festival

The city-wide takeover features a film screening, pop-ups and charity sports events.

11/01/2021 By Shelby Stewart

High roller

The First Slab Hot Wheel Toy Is Coming, Thanks to This H-Town Hero

Rapper Trae That Truth teamed up with Hot Wheels for a limited edition model car.

09/16/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Donations

Help Support Afghan Refugees by Attending This Care Package Drive

Enjoy $1 drinks and support a good cause.

08/31/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Rendezvous On The Road

A Dress for Success Drive-Thru

The annual gala was converted into a drive-thru experience amid the pandemic.

10/26/2020 With Marianna Corcoran

Urban Harvest to Host Sunday Supper at Moonstruck Drive-In

Partnering with famous local chefs to serve a delicious dinner in your car

10/13/2020

Hearts of Hope

Bo's Place Celebrates 30 Years of Community Service

The free-of-charge non-profit bereavement center welcomed decorated Olympian Bode Miller as its 2020 luncheon guest speaker.

02/27/2020 By Natalie Galerne

Feed the World

Justin Reid Helps Kids’ Meals Celebrate Major Milestone

The local org has successfully delivered over a million free, healthy meals to children in need.

02/21/2020 With Stevi Maytubby

Reading Rainbow

Houston Literati Shines at 34th Annual Inprint Poets and Writers Ball

The gala welcomed award-winning poet and MacArthur Foundation Fellow Terrance Hayes as this year's featured speaker.

02/21/2020 By Abby Ledoux

In Bloom

Junior League of Houston Raises Nearly $1 Million Amidst Lush Secret Garden Setting

Houston matrons and savvy socialites raise a glass to the women of Briar Oaks Lane.

02/19/2020 By Natalie Galerne

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

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

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

Q&A

Jeannie Mai Talks Stopping Traffic

The stylist and talk show host is on a mission to help end human trafficking.

12/18/2019 By Paola Kustra

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