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Attention Animal Lovers….Prepare to “Take Off” on a Virtual Flight to the Wags �...

Benefiting Interfaith Ministries Animeals Program

Friday, March 26th, 2021
Animeals 2021

On Saturday May 8, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., philantropic animal lovers will virtually “take off” for the 8th Annual Wags and Whiskers Brunch, benefiting Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Animeals program, which provides pet food, toys and preventative vet care supplies to seniors with pets in the Meals on Wheels program. For […]

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Salvation Army Annual Spring Tea in Neiman Marcus Couture Salon

Sunday, March 21st, 2021
Salvation Army 2021

In advance of the ever-popular Reflections on Style Luncheon, sold out and in person (April 13 at River Oaks Country Club) benifiting the Salvation Army of Greater Houston, more than 75 supporters toasted their upcoming kick off fundraiser. Lilly Andress and Mary Lynn Marks chaired the gathering hosted by Neiman Marcus. The afternoon fete honored long-standing philanthropist […]

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Ladies, Let Me Hear You!

Let's Celebrate International Women's Day.......March 8, 2021

Monday, March 8th, 2021

Celebrating International Women’s Day As we jump into Women’s History Month and prepare to celebrate International Women’s Day on Monday, March 8, we wanted to applaud and recognize ALL women for everything they have endured. So many women were forced to wear many additional hats this past year. From working and stay-at-home moms and teachers […]

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American Heart Keeps The Heart of Houston Strong With Its Virtual Event

Annual Heart Ball Reimagined Raising $1.5 Million to Fund Life-Saving Mission

Friday, February 26th, 2021
Heart Ball 2021

As someone who has made the AHA’s annual Heart Ball a regular calendar entry for myself, I could not resist it this year either. However, as so many events have transitioned this past year, the Heart Ball which was reimagined as AHA’s first virtual gala, Heart of Houston, was viewed by me in my own […]

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Women of Substance 2020 Celebrates the Many Outstanding Women of Houston and their Accomplishments

This popular luncheon went virtual this year and raised lots of money for the Mission of Yahweh!

Sunday, November 15th, 2020
Womenn of Substance

The always fabulously entertaining and glammed up 4th annual Women of Substance Luncheon, like so many charitable events this year, became a Virtual Presentation on November 6. Viewers heeded the cause to support The Mission of Yahweh, that has been sheltering homeless women and children for 59 years.  At last count, funds raised from the […]

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Rockin’ Resillience…..An Always Fun Luncheon Was Virtual This Year

Annual Luncheon benefiting The Women's Fund

Thursday, November 12th, 2020
Rockin Resiliency

It was not your basic Sunday morning on November 1. We knew we had a fun lunch/brunch time ahead of us and we certainly did. At noon 250 virtual guests were up and rocking the house by dancing and singing along with Houston’s very own and Season 12 finalist of American Idol, Vincent Powell, in […]

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Barbara Bush Literacy Luncheon Goes Virtual….

Don't miss this annual luncheon stacked with amazing speakers.....in the comfort of your own home, October 22

Saturday, October 17th, 2020
Barbara Bush Literacy

The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation is pleased to announce their 5th annual Power of Literacy Luncheon will now take place as a virtual “literacy fête” on Thursday, October 22. The signature event, chaired by Betty Hrncir and Sidney Faust, shines a light on the importance of reading in our community and supports the Foundation’s […]

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Memorial Hermann’s Annual Breast Cancer Luncheon Certainly Dazzled…

Filled with Many Virtual Surprises and a Very Direct Message

Monday, October 12th, 2020
Razzle Dazzle

The importance of maintaining regular mammograms and early detection even during the COVID-19 pandemic, was the message of this virtual event. It was a message that registered clearly with me as I had just made a trip for that procedure which I, like many I am sure, had delayed due to Covid. Memorial Hermann reinforced […]

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The Women’s Fund 10th Annual Rockin’ Resilliency Luncheon Goes Virtual

Be a part of this always exciting luncheon in the comfort of your own home Sunday, November 1 at 12:30 p.m.

Rockin Resilliency

Always a not-to-miss on the luncheon circuit since its inception 10 years ago The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, along with Luncheon Chairs Christine and Steve Johnson, are hosting the 10th Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon as a virtual celebration, joining the ranks of others who are putting safety first in our community. The event on Sunday, November 1, 2020, is at 12:30 p.m. […]

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