NEWS FROM THE HOPE FRONT

ENRICHING & TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AT
STAR OF HOPE.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See what's happening.
NEW YEAR, NEW SHOES EVENT
An amazing day at Cornerstone Community Center.
GALA RECAP
Read our special thank you & view event photos.
CHARITY OF THE YEAR
John Ross Palmer Art announces partnership.
A NEW YEAR,
A FRESH START
We're excited about new opportunities and growth in 2019.
This year has already started off with many exciting opportunities. John Ross Palmer Art named us their Charity of the Year, igniting a wonderful community partnership. We've introduced the Giving Tree Membership, a new structure that offers more engagement. Several new social events have been added to our calendar, growing our network and strengthening our bond.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
New Year Happy Hour
Meet and mingle with our Board of Trustees, Giving Tree members, and community partners. A great opportunity for those interested in learning more!

Sonoma Wine Bar - Upper Kirby
February 21 from 5-7pm


Spring Luncheon
March 27

Painting Party
John Ross Palmer Art Gallery
May 2

Mother's Day Party
May 8

Giving Tree Membership

Same community,
new structure. 
We're so excited to introduce a comprehensive and immersive community experience. The new Giving Tree Membership structure offers benefits for all levels, more networking opportunities, and leadership roles for those interested in maximizing their impact. 

Our members play a vital role in our organization by volunteering, attending social events, and helping with various activities throughout the year to support our mission.

John Palmer Art Names Trees of Hope as its
2019 Charity of the Year
John Palmer Art has named   Trees of Hope  a s its 2019 Charity of the Year. After researching and conducting interviews with numerous Houston nonprofits, John Palmer Art is incredibly excited to now select and support this thirty-year-old, grassroots organization for the entire calendar year through the raising of funds, increasing awareness and hosting events. Trees of Hope transforms lives with fundraising and outreach activities for the exclusive benefit of children’s programs at Star of Hope, Houston’s largest mission for the homeless.

NEW YEAR, NEW SHOES EVENT

With the help of our sponsors, volunteers, and board members, we donated over 150 pairs of new shoes to the children living at Star of Hope's Cornerstone Community Development Center. We are thankful to our corporate partners Jermaine Phillips-State Farm Insurance & Financial Servic es , Frost Bank, Raising Canes, PurePoint Financial, and John Ross Palmer Art Gallery.

Every child deserves properly fitting shoes, and we are honored to provide that need.

Bright Lights in the City Gala
Gala Chairs, Aimee Burke Rodriguez, Rachel Gower, Ursaline Hamilton, and our Honorary Chair Lynn Wyatt, hosted a magical night filled with holiday spirit, generous giving, and lots of fun. The Bright Lights in the City Gala was a huge success and we are so proud of all our board members who worked diligently throughout the year.

Nancy Walker was the 2018 Gala Honoree. She served as Trees of Hope's first Executive Director, and continues to her service today as a Lifetime Member. The lovely Chita Craft, Meteorologist at KHOU, Emceed the event. Our special guest speaker, Bani Lopez-Alvarado shared her moving testimony. We are thankful for all of our guests, sponsors, volunteers, and partners.

Interested in getting involved in the 2019 Gala? Contact us.
A Special Thanks to Our Gala Sponsors
Say hello to




JENNIFER
SWALLEN






our newest board member!
Jennifer Swallen is passionate about her community. She has spent 7 years with The Junior League of Houston, volunteered with Friends of West University Place, and served as a Sunday School Teacher at St Luke’s United Methodist. In February 2018, she chaired West U Park Lovers’ Ball. She and her husband, William, received The Star Citizen Award from The City of West University Place in 2018. She was nominated by Katie Leonard. She works full time as a Senior Key Account Executive at LabCorp.  
SOCIAL MEDIA MAKES AN IMPACT
DID YOU KNOW that connecting with us on social media makes a HUGE impact? When you FOLLOW , LIKE , & SHARE ,
you help us promote our MISSION .

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Facebook - /Treesofhope
Instagram - TreesofHopeHTX
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