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

Behind the Curtain

NEA Grant Cuts Leave Houston Arts Groups Facing Uncertainty

The loss of NEA dollars is pushing Houston arts groups to rethink how they fund performances, exhibits, and education programs.

09/16/2025 By Holly Beretto

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston's Love of Philanthropy Is Unmatched

We raise big money for causes we care about. But a little goes a long way, too.

04/07/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Art for a Cause

Inside the Creation of the Houston Food Bank’s 1,500 Empty Bowls

At the fundraiser on May 11, shop for handcrafted bowls by Houston artists, with proceeds fighting food insecurity in Southeast Texas.

05/07/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

MD Anderson’s Boot Walk to End Cancer® to Be Held Virtually in 2020

Join us online and in your neighborhood on November 7.

10/15/2020

COVID-19

Southern Smoke Secures Major Donations to Help Food, Drink Workers

Plus, other efforts in the hospitality industry that are helping out those affected by COVID-19's spread.

03/23/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The Future Is Female

Houston Officials Stand With Planned Parenthood at Record-Breaking Luncheon

City, state, and national leaders joined the crowd of 2,350 at PP Gulf Coast's annual event.

02/07/2020 By Abby Ledoux

And We're Back

The To-Doux List: Feb 7-9

This weekend includes a bunch of dogs, a bunch of queens, and a big fake wedding.

02/06/2020 By Abby Ledoux

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

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

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

Not Just a Brown Paper Bag

Kids' Meals Draws a Crowd for 11th Annual Harvest Luncheon

The largest attended to date raised critical funds for Houston's hungriest children.

11/20/2019 With Marianna Corcoran

Boo!

Spooky Soirée Brings in More Than $1 Million for the Children's Museum

A Wicked Affair transformed The Corinthian for one haunting evening.

10/18/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Dinner and a Show

Elijah Rising and A.D. Players Share Trafficking Victims' Stories in 'Survivor Monologues'

The theatrical event raised over $225,000 for the anti-sex-trafficking nonprofit.

10/18/2019 By Abby Ledoux

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

713-222-TIPS

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

🥣

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

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