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.

9:52am 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

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Crime Stoppers of Houston Honors HPD, the Gordy Family, the Houston 20, and More Local Heroes

The annual Houston's Heroes Awards Luncheon also raised more than $200,000 for crime prevention and public safety initiatives.

05/03/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Big Meal, Big Cause

Chefs Go All Out for Houston Youth Development Fundraising Dinner

Some of the top names in the city came together at the Bon Vivant dinner.

04/24/2019 By Mai Pham

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Empty Bowls Fundraiser's Impact Felt by All Involved

One artist has contributed several hundred pieces of art to the annual event.

04/24/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Charity

An Intimate Dinner Party Funds Additional Rienzi Artifacts

Rienzi Society members donated more than $214,000 at Tuesday's annual dinner.

02/15/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Haute Couture for Good

Luxury Fashion and Social Justice Unite at The Webster

The Webster, The Vintage Contessa, and Crime Stoppers of Houston brought out a stylish crowd.

11/21/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Safer Houston

Crime Stoppers Raises $473,000 and Honors Joanne King Herring at Annual Gala

Guests also heard from Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott and keynote speaker Joanna Coles.

11/08/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Melissa Etheridge and Other Breast Cancer Survivors Share Their Stories at Fundraiser

The Grammy-winning musician headlined the 17th annual Nancy Owens Breast Cancer Foundation Luncheon, which raised $100,000 for research.

10/25/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Out of This World

Scenes from a Space-Age Soirée

Martians and martinis have a moment at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft's cosmic-themed benefit.

09/26/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Doggos

Dogs And Their Humans Take To The Streets in EaDo on June 22

New festival, Turn Up With Your Pup, raises money for Houston's homeless pets.

06/18/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

save the groundhog

Main Street Theater Saves the Groundhogs (And Raises Lots of Money)

"The Big Do!" raised six figures for MST's Childrens' Outreach Program and hosted our theater writer's stage debut.

02/05/2018 By Doni Wilson

Space Jam

Space Center Houston Launches Campaign to Restore Historic Mission Control

Historic Mission Control is taking a trip back to 1969, when Neil Armstrong took the first step on the moon.

08/10/2017 By Cara Maines

Giving Back

A Stutter Can't Stop Astros Star George Springer

At the outfielder's annual bowling classic this weekend, proceeds will go towards CAMP Say, helping youth who stutter.

06/09/2017 By Allyson Waller

Charity

Simone Biles Goes to the Mattresses for Foster Kids

The Olympic athlete knows firsthand the challenges faced by foster children, and has teamed up with Mattress Firm to help.

02/03/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Thin Mint Mania

In the 100th Girl Scout Cookie Season, Novelty Prevails

A new flavor, a new app and everything you need to know about the sweetest time of the year.

01/21/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Sweet Charity

How You Can Help the Owner of Houston's Most Iconic Taco Truck

Maria Victoria's 22-year-old daughter passed away this week; West Alabama Ice House is raising funds for her funeral.

08/30/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The CAC's "Advocate Through Art Party"

Nearly 400 guests gathered to support The Children's Assessment Center.

10/21/2015 Photography by Priscilla Dickson

Slideshow

Khanh Nguyen of Nha Khanh Designs Trunk Show

A stylish champagne brunch & trunk show featuring Dallas designer, Khanh Nguyen of Nha Khanh Designs.

10/05/2015 With Sarah Rose Photography by Quy Tran

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Palmer Drug Abuse Program's Inaugural Luncheon

Houston heavy hitters came together to raise money in support of the Palmer Drug Abuse Program.

09/29/2015 With Sarah Rose Photography by Roswitha Vogler