Our 2017 Triumph Luncheon Was a Glorious Event!

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On Friday, November 17, two hundred seventy-five guests gathered at the Houstonian Hotel to honor some of Houston’s most selfless community members and to support The Women’s Home.  ABC13’s Gina Gaston graciously served as emcee.  The Houston Grand Opera’s Zoie Reams, accompanied by pianist Blake Salter, delighted guests with a live performance of “Ain’t That Good News.”

Beloved and infinitely generous Houston philanthropists Lester and Sue Smith were named Lifetime Achievement Honorees.  Longtime TWH supporter, board president, and Capital Campaign chair Karen Ostrum George was honored with the Leadership award.  Stuart Nelson was recognized for Program Excellence for his work with The Women’s Home’s Spirituality Program.  St. Martin’s Episcopal Church was given the Community Support award for their unwavering and generous support of TWH over the years.

Lester Smith and Liz Murray, both of whom have endured intense hardship in their lives, shared their stories of resilience and inspired everyone present.

The elegant luncheon raised awareness for The Home, raised support for our far-reaching programs, and raised the spirits of all who attended.  It was a triumphant day, indeed.

Our 2017 reNew & reDo Fashion Show was a fabulous night!

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On Thursday night, August 24, The Women’s Home hosted its annual reNew & reDo Fashion Show at the beautiful Ballroom at Bayou Place.  Nearly 300 guests shopped the glamorous pop-up boutique (by The Home’s own Cottage Shop, a boutique resale shop in the heart of Montrose) with bags, shoes, dresses, jackets and more by Gucci, Prada, Escada, and St. John, just to name a few.  Guests also enjoyed the delectable eats of Chef Ara Malekian, and VIP guests received swag bags with goodies from Tory Burch, Elizabeth Anthony, Adara Med Spa, and more.

Then the posh crowd took their seats for the highlight of the evening, the Fashion Show produced by Lenny Matuszewski and Tamara Bonar, hosted by emcee Elaine Turner.  Fashion Icon Joyce Echols was  honored at the event.  Then the glamorous models – Kat Kearns, Mimi Irvin, Gregg Harrison, Victoria J. Hellyer, and more – took to the runway sporting fabulous looks that were all donated to The Women’s Home and were available for sale to guests after the show.  Dr. Karan Sra was named the Show’s Top Model for raising the most money for The Home and its programs.

The after-party featured more fabulous shopping, delicious desserts by Seasons 52, and the music of Bradley Davis Entertainment to keep the party going.

The event raised nearly $100,000 for The Home, a 60 year-old non-profit that provides housing and individually tailored support services to help prevent and end homelessness in the Houston area.

Event Co-Chairs Mimi Irvin, Gregg Harrison, and Kat Kearns

 

Click here to read the fabulous CKW Luxe piece on reNew 2017!

Tickets for the 2017 reNew & reDo Fashion Show

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Interested in sponsoring a model?  Please click here.

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! The weather looks good for this evening and we are proceeding with the event as planned. Doors will open at 5:30 PM for our VIP ticket holders and 6:00 PM for General Admission. The Ballroom at Bayou Place is located at 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. The entrance for valet parking is located on Smith Street between Texas and Capitol. We look forward to seeing you tonight!

Online ticketing for the event is now closed. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door this evening.

2017 Triumph Sponsorships and Single Tickets

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Tickets will be available for purchase online until 12:00 PM (CST) on Thursday, November 16, 2017. 

Join The Women’s Home and our chairs 

Ericka Bagwell, Donae Chramosta,

and Lucinda Loya 

to help us celebrate our 2017 honorees who have made an impact at The Home and across Houston.

 

Lifetime Achievement Honorees – Lester & Sue Smith

Leadership Honoree – Karen Ostrum George

Program Excellence Honoree – Stuart Nelson – Spirituality Program

Community Support Honoree – St. Martin’s Episcopal Church

 

The Luncheon will feature two wonderful speakers who will share their Triumph stories with us.  

Successful Texas oilman, philanthropist and two-time national ballroom dance champion Lester Smith will share his personal story of beating the odds time and time again.  A native of Wharton, Texas, Lester is a two-time cancer survivor and double lung transplantee.  Drawing from a place of gratitude for the life-saving care he has received, The Lester & Sue Smith Foundation has provided over $150 million to support medical research, humanities, arts and education in Houston and across the United States.  His inspiring story of strength, resilience and courage can be found in the pages of his first book, ‘You Gotta Dance Like No One’s Watching” which will be gifted to all luncheon guests.

Liz Murray will share her fascinating, inspirational story of growing up with two drug addicted parents who she began supporting at age 10. Homeless at age 15, the death of her mother was the wake-up call that made her break free of her circumstances and pursue a different path for her life. While living on the streets of New York, she completed and graduated from high school in just two years. Overcoming horrible odds, she won a full scholarship and was accepted to Harvard University. Murray offers one of the most moving, elegant and uplifting tales you will ever hear.empowering them to return to society as productive and self-sufficient women. With your support, The Women’s Home can continue to serve women and their families as they work to rebuild their lives.

2017 Triumph Luncheon Media Partner

 

UNDERWRITING LEVELS AND BENEFITS FOR SPONSORS

JUBILATION $35,000
• Two premier VIP tables for 10 guests (total 20 guests)
• Name displayed at Triumph Luncheon
• Recognition in all printed materials, on website and at the event
• Complimentary valet parking for all guests

ELATION $20,000
• VIP table for 10 guests
• Name displayed at Triumph Luncheon
• Recognition in all printed materials, on website and at the event
• Complimentary valet parking for all guests

COMPASSION $10,000
• Table for 10 guests each
• Name displayed at Triumph Luncheon
• Recognition in all printed materials, on website and at the event

VICTORY $5,000
• Table for 10 guests
• Name displayed at Triumph Luncheon
• Recognition in all printed materials, on website and at the event

HOPE $3,500
• Table for 10 guests
• Name displayed at Triumph Luncheon
• Recognition in all printed materials, on website and at the event

HOST COMMITTEE TICKET $ 1,000
• One VIP seat at the Host Committee Table
• Recognition in all printed materials, on website and at the event

SINGLE TICKET $ 350
• One single seat

Tickets will be available for purchase online until 12:00 PM (CST) on Thursday, November 16, 2017. 

For questions about sponsorships, or how you can support this event

please contact Julie Comiskey at (713) 328-1975 or jcomiskey@thewomenshome.org.

 

 

2017 reNew & reDo Tickets and Sponsorships

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Thursday August 24th
5:30 Doors Open for VIP and Sponsorship Guest
6:00 General Admissions Doors Open
7:00 Fashion Show Begins

Can’t attend but want to donate? Sponsor-A-Model here 

 

As the new CEO of The Women’s Home, I am excited to invite you to this year’s reNew and reDo Fashion Show. I hope you will join us as a VIP Sponsor which will allow you to showcase your business in a unique way while generously supporting of one of Houston’s most reputable charities. See the information below for more details.

Last year, The Women’s Home celebrated a wonderfully successful fashion show. Highlights included expansive media exposure in television, print and online, record revenue numbers, and a large crowd of more than 500 guests. Counted among those guests were some of Houston’s most generous socialites, rising young professionals and fashion savvy notables.

Thank you in advance for your support of The Women’s Home – a Houston-based, non-profit organization serving women in crisis for 60 years. The women we serve are often homeless, escaping trauma and abuse, and suffering from mental illness or addictions. Through our WholeLife® program, women regain their self-esteem and dignity, empowering them to return to society as productive and self-sufficient women. With your support, The Women’s Home can continue to serve women and their families as they work to rebuild their lives.

UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES AND TICKETS

$25,000 HAUTE COUTURE

20 front row runway seats, name or logo on all promotional materials: invitations, website, flyer, banner with company name, early shopping at VIP reception.

$10,000 FABULOUS FASHIONISTA

10 front row runway seats, name or logo on all promotional materials: invitations, website, flyer, early shopping at VIP reception.

$5,000 POLISHED PATRON

6 premier seats, name or logo on all promotional materials: invitations, website, flyer, early shopping at VIP reception.

$2,500 CHARITABLY CHIC

6 priority seats, name or logo on all promotional materials: invitations, website, flyer.

$1,000 DIVINE DIVA

4 prime seats, name or logo on all promotional materials: invitations, website, flyer.

Single Tickets:

$250 VIP Tickets for Prime Individual Seating

$100 Tickets for Standard Individual Seating

$50 Standing Room Only Tickets 

 

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! The weather looks good for this evening and we are proceeding with the event as planned. Doors will open at 5:30 PM for our VIP ticket holders and 6:00 PM for General Admission. The Ballroom at Bayou Place is located at 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. The entrance for valet parking is located on Smith Street between Texas and Capitol. We look forward to seeing you tonight!

Online ticketing for the event is now closed. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door this evening.

 

For questions about sponsorships, or how you can support this event

please contact Debra Richmond at (713) 328-1950 or DRichmond@thewomenshome.org.

2017 Crawfish Boil Sponsors

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Thank you to our 2017 Crawfish Boil Sponsors!

To purchase tickets for the event, please click here.

(Current as of 3/28/17)

Doubloon Sponsors

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John P. McGovern Foundation

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Katy and Logan Boatman

King Craw Daddy Sponsors

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Meaghan and JP Yorro

Red Hot Chili Condiment Sponsors

Covenant Crossfit

Sean Mata

Bayou Queen Sponsors

Mary Axelrad

Lisa and Walker Barnett

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Courtney and Jeff Lyons / Michelle and Gahan Mullen

Deb Parks and Mark Bouzek

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Rajun Cajun Sponsors

B&D

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Matt Corbett

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Brenda and Jerry Fabian

Melissa and Bob Frazier

Lynda Hancock

Lydia & Jonathon Hance

LWI Construction

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The Boiler Sponsors

Amy Absher

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Ellen and Tim Eudy

Courtney Goldberg and Josh Lindloff

The Hawkins Family in memory of memory of Jonathan Uzick

Charlotte Hutson

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Julie Mahler and Andrew Gamson

Kristen McDaniel

Stephanie and John McGraw

Than-Nhi Nguyen and Stu Moffit

Katie and Chris Morgan

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Kelly Sandill

Helen and Brent Shultz

Spring Branch Community Health
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Mudbug Sponsors

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Tanner Baker

Dan Binder and Alyssa Farmer

Marie T. Bosarge

Marcella Burke

Dr. Samuel and Tiki Collins

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Leslie Forestier and Andy Scarth

Sarah Germain

Gumbo Girls

Janice and Charlie Hall

Abby and Josh Hamilton

Kim Huynh

Karen Jones

Ashley Kahn

Reema and Chris Kasavich

Ashley and Kyle Lewis

Patti and Keith Lindloff

Rachel and Alex Lopez

Susan R. Morrison

Luisa Muskus

Stephanie Nguyen

Joanna Podsiadlik

Samantha Rachlin

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Jessica Sanders

Cyndi and John Smith

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James Willson

Special Thanks

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VIP Sponsor Party Sponsors

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Sound Sponsor

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Snack Sponsor

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