6:30 PM, Thursday, April 4, 2024
The Post Oak Hotel, 1600 West Loop South
Chairs
Lauren & John Brollier
Cassie & John Milam
Honorary Chairs
Kirby & Scott McCool
Judy & Charles Tate
6:30 Check-In and Cocktail Reception
7:30 Program & Dinner
9:00 Live Music & Dancing
Attire: Wonderland Whimsy Cocktail
Our annual gala, themed "A Night in Wonderland," promises to be an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 45 years of supporting students across Houston! The event will feature a valuable and impactful program highlighting the work of CIS across Houston-area schools, rounding off the night with dancing and live music by Klockwork.
Why Your Support Matters
Every student deserves an education that leads to a successful future. Communities In Schools of Houston is ensuring that student success and achievement are reachable for all students, regardless of their identity, ability or zip code. Your support comes at a critical time for CIS of Houston as we continue to respond to the need for access to mental health services, basic needs and academic support. Students fare best when the caring adults in their lives unite efforts to support them. With you on our side, we can transform students' lives and help them overcome barriers that stand between them and a brighter future.
Underwriter Opportunities
If you are interested in purchasing a table, please submit a completed Underwriter Form to gala@cis-houston.org.
UNDERWRITER LEVELS:
$50,000 / Queen of Hearts
Distinguished seating for 10 & recognition in all Gala materials
Mental Health Initiative: Funding helps CIS to provide a case management model to address student's’ mental health and wellness on school campuses.
$25,000 / Mad Hatter
Premier seating for 10 & recognition in all Gala materials
Adopt a School: Funding helps CIS to provide integrated students supports to Pre-K through college-aged students
$15,000 / White Rabbit
Preferred seating for 10 & recognition in all Gala materials
Mentoring: Funding helps CIS to provide one-on-one mentoring and individual academic support
$10,000 / Cheshire Cat
Select seating for 10 & recognition in all Gala materials
College Prep: Funding helps CIS to offer workshops to assist with resumes, college applications, and financial aid
$5,000 / Caterpillar
Reserved seating for 10 & recognition in all Gala materials
Grief and Loss Support: Funding helps CIS to provide individual support and facilitates support groups for students who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
Purchase Tickets
Please let us know the names (first and last) of ticket holders in the comments section.
Make a Donation in Support of the Gala
If you are unable to attend this year’s 45th Anniversary Gala but would still like to show your support, please consider making a gift to CIS of Houston today to make a difference in the lives of Houston’s students:
$2,500 – to provide mental health counseling for 200 CIS students
$1,000 – to provide one-on-one mentoring and individual academic support for 100 CIS students
$500 – to host workshops to assist with resumes, college apps, financial aid for 50 CIS students
$250 – to provide financial and computer literacy classes to 40 CIS parents
Gala Underwriters (Coming Soon)
QUEEN OF HEARTS
MAD HATTER
WHITE RABBIT
CHESHIRE CAT
CATERPILLAR
Thank you to our Host Committee:
Caroline & William Brown III
Kit & Carl Detering
Elise & Carlos Detering
Sharon G. Dies
Casey & Lauren Doherty
Michole & George Easterly
Raine & Alan Falik
Kim & Paul Fangman
Whitney & Matt Gordon
Beverly & Blake Jackson
Erin & Steven Kaplan
Cort & Katy King
Carmen & John Knapp
Kelly & Charles Koster
Whitney & Marc Lawson
Alice & JW Lodge
Sarah & Tim Neuhaus
Catherine & Stephen O’Connell
Megan & Zach Pallister
Jamie & JW Sikora
Leah & Brice Simpson
Allison & Andrew Thomison
Emily & William Walker
Contact: gala@cis-houston.org