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Aristoi’s 25 Year Celebration Dinner and Fundraiser Honoring Superintendent, Brenda Davidson

Aristoi Classical Academy sincerely thanks the sponsors, families, and friends for their generous support of Aristoi’s largest fundraiser of the year. Aristoi’s 25 Year Celebration Dinner and Fundraiser honoring Superintendent, Brenda Davidson, raised more than $156,000, with all proceeds directly benefiting the tuition-free, K-12, public charter school. More than 1,000 people donated or purchased raffle tickets for the annual fundraiser. A beautiful dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and all-things Aristoi were enjoyed by more than 400 attendees at the […]

Collaborative for Children No Show Luncheon Raises Nearly $200,000

Funds support early learning resources for Houston’s most vulnerable young children Collaborative for Children raised nearly $200,000 with its virtual No Show Luncheon hosted October 14.   Collaborative for Children CEO Dr. Melanie Johnson was joined by the event’s presenting sponsor Steve Kean, of The Kean Family Foundation, sharing the agency’s strategic vision for the future.  Sponsors and guests watched a special video presentation outlining Collaborative for Children’s commitment to providing children ages 0 to 5 with innovative early […]

Katy Firefighters Raise Money for Special Olympics Texas

Zach Berry, a 17-year-old Special Olympics athlete, poses with Katy firefighter Justin Gray Friday night at Loc Cucos Mexican Restaurant - George Slaughter photo

By George Slaughter Katy firefighters are known for their firefighting and emergency medical technician skills. They’re also becoming known for their volunteer skills in charitable fundraising. Friday night at Los Cucos Mexican Restaurant, 5831 Highway Blvd., firefighters volunteered as waitstaff in the third annual “Tip a Firefighter” event. For the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. lunch shift, and for the dinner shift 5–8 p.m. dinner shift, Katy firefighters, accompanied by Special Olympics athletes, stopped by […]