Rocket Power

Clint Capela Takes Kids on a Surprise Back-to-School Shopping Spree

The NBA star teamed up with Reliant to host 30 kids and their mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters for his CC15 Foundation's inaugural Back 2 School program.

08/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux

A Royal Honor

Royal Habsburg Family Honors Former Congressman Lampson for NASA Advocacy

NASA, lawmakers, and European royalty intersected when the Habsburgs of Austria celebrated five-term congressman Nick Lampson.

07/19/2019 By Schaefer Edwards

Hey Bowler, Bowler

George Springer's Fifth Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit Was Another Home Run

Springer's teammates and local celebrities raised more than $250,000 to send children who need financial assistance to Camp SAY.

07/02/2019 With Marianna Corcoran

BOOT SCOOTIN' BOOGIE

'A Night in Texas' to Remember at the Center for Hearing and Speech Gala

The Houston nonprofit's annual fundraiser brought in over $582,000 to support children with hearing loss.

07/01/2019 By Schaefer Edwards

Kids, K9s, and Kate Upton

Astros Players Raise Nearly $400,000 for Charity in Their Annual Tootsies Takeover

It's simply the latest in the team's continued effort to steal our hearts.

06/19/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Bowling for Good

George Springer's All-Star Bowling Benefit Kickoff Party Was a Home Run

Supporters gathered at not-yet-opened River Oaks District restaurant to celebrate the upcoming fifth annual event.

06/12/2019 With Marianna Corcoran

Party Animals

The Houston SPCA Makes History at Its Annual Gala

The animal welfare org became the first of its kind in the country to receive Purple Heart honors for its work with veterans.

05/24/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Into the Garden

The Post Oak Transforms Into a Vintage Garden to Raise Over $1.3 Million for the Houston Symphony

The annual soirée dazzled guests and bolstered the Symphony's community education and outreach efforts.

05/16/2019 By Schaefer Edwards

Yeehaw!

Country Stars and Cowboy Boots Define This Year's Cattle Baron's Ball

The annual bash raised $1.58 million for the American Cancer Society.

05/14/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Shine Bright

JDRF's Glitzy Platinum Anniversary Promise Ball Raises $1.9 Million

The glittering event honored individuals personally impacted by Type 1 diabetes.

05/13/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

And They're Off!

Fabulous Hats and Deep Pockets Make This Sold-Out Derby Affair a Smashing Success

Hats, Hearts & Horseshoes raised over $350,000 for Bo's Place.

05/10/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Charity

NFL Star Draws a Crowd to Benefit the Menninger Clinic

The lunch crowd raised $390,000 for the hospital's patients and their families.

05/10/2019 By Houstonia Staff

A Milli

UNICEF Gala Breaks Fundraising Record in $1 Million Night

The sixth annual event honored Susan and Dan Boggio and Sue and Lester Smith for their humanitarian and philanthropic efforts.

05/10/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Getting Lucky

The Most Glamorous Game of Bingo Ever Happened at The Post Oak

Last month's event saw 250 guests test their luck, all to benefit local nonprofit iWRITE Literacy Organization.

05/10/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Laughter Is the Best Medicine

Broach Foundation Gala Generates Plenty of Laughs and $500,000 for Brain Cancer Research

Comedian John Crist headlined the eighth annual "Stand Up for Brain Cancer" fundraising soirée.

04/24/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Ladies Who Lunch

Designer Deals Draw Big Bucks from the River Oaks Set

The sold-out "Prancing With a Purpose" fashion show and luncheon raised over $650,000 for the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary.

04/19/2019 By Abby Ledoux

In Bloom

Bayou Bend Soirées Draw Celebrity Guests and Boost the Budget by More Than a Mil

Last Friday's fashion show and Sunday's garden party were a chic success—just ask Kate Upton.

04/12/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Slam Dunk

Clint Capela Launches His Foundation With Help From Celebrity Teammates

The CC15 Foundation's first major event raised $215,000 for low-income, single-parent families.

04/02/2019 By Abby Ledoux

❤️

Houston Has Heart: Gala Raises $2.3 Million for AHA

More than 700 guests at the 2019 Houston Heart Ball helped fund research and education programs to prevent heart disease and stroke.

02/20/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Good Time Gals

Junior League's Fire and Ice Ball Draws Hot Crowd for Cool Party

The 71st annual charity gala raised $750,000 for the League's community program and volunteer initiatives.

02/14/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Houstonia Magazine

Charity Events

Clint Capela Takes Kids on a Surprise Back-to-School Shopping Spree

Royal Habsburg Family Honors Former Congressman Lampson for NASA Advocacy

George Springer's Fifth Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit Was Another Home Run

'A Night in Texas' to Remember at the Center for Hearing and Speech Gala

Astros Players Raise Nearly $400,000 for Charity in Their Annual Tootsies Takeover

George Springer's All-Star Bowling Benefit Kickoff Party Was a Home Run

The Houston SPCA Makes History at Its Annual Gala

The Post Oak Transforms Into a Vintage Garden to Raise Over $1.3 Million for the Houston Symphony

Country Stars and Cowboy Boots Define This Year's Cattle Baron's Ball

JDRF's Glitzy Platinum Anniversary Promise Ball Raises $1.9 Million

Fabulous Hats and Deep Pockets Make This Sold-Out Derby Affair a Smashing Success

NFL Star Draws a Crowd to Benefit the Menninger Clinic

UNICEF Gala Breaks Fundraising Record in $1 Million Night

The Most Glamorous Game of Bingo Ever Happened at The Post Oak

Broach Foundation Gala Generates Plenty of Laughs and $500,000 for Brain Cancer Research

Designer Deals Draw Big Bucks from the River Oaks Set

Bayou Bend Soirées Draw Celebrity Guests and Boost the Budget by More Than a Mil

Clint Capela Launches His Foundation With Help From Celebrity Teammates

Houston Has Heart: Gala Raises $2.3 Million for AHA

Junior League's Fire and Ice Ball Draws Hot Crowd for Cool Party