Tag Archive: Non-Profit

The Chauncy Glover Project Houston’s Inaugural Black Tie Gala: Breaking the Chains. Breaking the Cycle.

​June 5, 2017 - Houston, TX - The Chauncy Glover Project Houston is empowering a generation of young leaders and taking adversity head on in the community. On June 9, 2017, CGP will hold its inaugural Black Tie Gala at the Queensbury Theatre, hosted by actor Christian Keyes. Prior to the start of the gala, guest will receive a full red carpet experience hosted by Kia Renee of The Session TV Show. Throughout the night the inspiring testimonies of the program’s mentees will keep you on the Read more [...]

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ANNOUNCES AIRDATE FOR HELL ON EARTH: THE FALL OF SYRIA AND THE RISE OF ISIS

FROM ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE SEBASTIAN JUNGER AND EMMY WINNER NICK QUESTED Junger and Quested Offer an Intimate Portrait of the Syrian Civil War and Refugee Crisis “Packs a powerful punch of humanity…” — Variety “Check your political, religious and ethnic leanings at the door. HELL ON EARTH will shift your perspective on the Syrian conflict.” — “Veronica Wake,” retired CIA officer and U.S. Army veteran Hell on Earth: The Fall of Syria and the Rise of ISIS  Premieres June Read more [...]

Houston’s leading mentoring organization honors local influencers at 3rd annual Royal Tea Fundraiser

April 3, 2017 (Houston, Texas)-  BEAUTY Mentoring is hosting their 3rd annual Royal High Tea fundraiser benefiting young girls between the ages of 9-18 in Houston and surrounding areas.  Proceeds from this upscale event are used to further mentoring programs, education, scholarships, and community outreach activities in the Greater Houston Area. BEAUTY Mentoring has made an impact on the lives of 1,000 girls in the City of Houston. In addition to raising funds, the Royal Tea will also raise Read more [...]

A TSU Student Uses His Platform To Giveback In A Large Way

Be-YOU-tiful: the Official Launch Party and Breast Cancer Makeovers “Embracing your inner beauty despite the odds” On Friday,October 30, 2015, Be-YOU-tiful celebrated its official launch party and Breast Cancer Makeover event. The event was held at the Texas Oncology facilities located at 7515 South Main St., Houston, TX 77030 starting at 10am. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, five courageous breast cancer survivors were chosen and given the ultimate makeover experience by a complete Read more [...]

Brunch All Day for HRW at Hearsay Gastro Lounge

Ok Foodies we are literally one week away from ending one of Houston's biggest fundraisers! There is no need to list the restaurants or tease you with pics of my food. If you just want to torture yourself and your tummy you can follow me on Instagram or Twitter. I started off wanting to get you the most bang for your buck. I wanted to help you to not be overwhelmed by Houston Restaurant Weeks and to have a strategy. I have failed you! I have been enjoying #HRW without so much as writing up anything Read more [...]

Perry’s Steakhouse Carves it Up for Charity

HOUSTON (August 2015) – Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille will be participating in the twelfth annual Houston Restaurant Weeks, August 1 through September 7. The fine dining establishment will offer a special three-course menu for $45 per person, featuring some of Perry’s signature favorites like the pear and wedge salads, Perry’s Famous Pork Chop, an 8 oz. Filet Perry and the Dessert Trio. For every dinner purchased from its Houston Restaurant Weeks menu, Perry’s Restaurants will donate Read more [...]

Houston Foodies Unite For #HRW

We are already 2 days post #HRW! Today is the third day and Houston's top foodies are on the hunt for the best breakfast, lunches, and dinners. For those who aren't familiar: Houston Restaurant Weeks celebrates food and charitable giving in Houston from August 1 through September 7, 2015. Try new restaurants or return to your favorites and enjoy special menus created exclusively for this annual fundraiser. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Houston Food Bank. Last year raised $1.6 million Read more [...]

Bow Ties and Blazers with a String of Pearls

Random Acts of Kindness Partners with Urgent Psych Care, LLC for Bowties & Blazers Red Carpet Event benefiting Mental Illness HOUSTON, TX – Urgent Psych Care, LLC (known for rapid psychiatric stabilization of patients on site to avoid hospitalization whenever possible) and Random Acts of Kindness are gearing up for a signature event in Houston that will not only pay homage to National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, but will also serve to transcend the mission of Urgent Psych Read more [...]

Houston Influencers Introduces First Ever Sister2Sister Dinner Party to Empower Young Women

HOUSTON TX- Sister2Sistah will introduce its first dinner party on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 6:00-9:30 p.m. at a private location. This dinner party is aimed to advise and uplift young women who have encountered different struggles in their lifetime. Several expert guest speakers will be in attendance touching on topics such as financial responsibility, relationships, health and other hardships young women often encounter in today’s world. The evening’s benefactor will be The Dwight Read more [...]

Two Fashion Show: A New Trending Topic

By Eric Ford (Contributing Writer & Creator of upcoming LifeStyle Website & Brand “Eric & Kidd”) Two fashion shows are better than one as the Two Fashion Show becomes a trending topic. Following the success of the One Fashion Show last year, it was time to go bigger and better and a new location was first on the list. “From the talk of our first show, Minute Maid Park actually reached out to us about having the show at their location,” said Two Fashion Team spokesperson. “Once Read more [...]