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

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

Shop ‘Til You Drop

Houston’s Annual Fashion Extravaganza Returns In 2022

Proceeds from theSALE will be donated to Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers.

11/09/2021 By Danielle Wright Edited by Shelby Stewart

Preserving History

Houston's LULAC Clubhouse Needs Your Help

A national treasure in the heart of Midtown is in danger of demolition.

08/12/2021 By Carolina Larracilla Edited by Amarie Gipson

Pick A Cause, Any Cause

5 Things You Must Do in Houston This Weekend, June 19-21

We've got a weekend of events connected to Black Lives Matter, Pride, and Juneteenth.

06/19/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Disaster Relief

Need Help or Want to Give? United Way’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund is Here

It will supply basic needs to our city's most vulnerable.

04/02/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

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

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

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

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

We Are Family

Urban Harvest's 25th Anniversary Sunday Supper Raises Over $100,000

25 Houston chefs came together for a family-style meal using fresh, fall ingredients.

11/08/2019 With Marianna Corcoran

High Profile

Christian Siriano and Jordan Alexander Fashion Show Supports Texas Children's Program

Celeb-loved designers Christian Siriano and Theresa Bruno teamed up for the private Houston show.

10/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Banner Night

AVDA's Home Safe Home Gala Breaks Fundraising Record

The 14th annual event raised over $610,000 for the agency working to end family violence.

10/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

713-222-TIPS

Crime Stoppers Enlists Real-Life 'Mindhunter' for Gala Keynote

This month's event raised $433,000 for public safety initiatives.

10/18/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Sweat Like You Mean It

Fourth Annual Ryde for a Reason Benefits United Against Human Trafficking

The spin studio has raised over $145,000 for local charities since 2015.

09/30/2019 With Marianna Corcoran

Love is in the Air

Whimsical Wintry Gala Features a Surprise Wedding

Ars Lyrica's Mid-Winter Night's Dream Gala broke a fundraising record, too.

03/01/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Gone but not forgotten

Relive a Night at the Balinese Room with the Houston Symphony

The annual HSO ball raised $1.33 million in an event themed after the famous Galveston club.

05/16/2018 By Morgan Kinney