Gorgeous Duo Chair the 26th Annual Crime Stoppers Gala
Crime Stoppers of Houston recognizes Houston's Heroes at its annual awards luncheon held at the Royal Sonesta Hotele
‘Tis the season to Gala around. However this one is special and helps you stay safe. Crime Stoppers of Houston will host its 26th Annual Crime Stoppers Gala on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown. Chaired by LCAHouston’s most stylish and generous duo: Brigitte and Bashar Kalai and Sippi and Ajay Khurana, the event will celebrate strides made in the past year, and offer an opportunity for the community, supporters and friends with an interest in public safety to give back to areas of crime prevention, proactive school safety programming through the Safe School Institute and victim services.
Brigitte Kalai and Sippi Khurana
The evening will host a lively cocktail reception an opportunity for guests to view and bid on fabulous silent auction packages. Mistress of ceremonies KPRC 2 News Anchor Dominique Sachse followed by keynote speaker Joanna Coles and recognition of The Honorable Joanne King Herring.
“We wanted this year’s Gala to be reflective of today’s times which is why bringing Joanna Coles to Houston felt fitting.” shares Crime Stoppers CEO Rania Mankarious.
“Whether looking at how we consume mass media or integrate social media into the fabric of our everyday lives, Ms. Coles’ work has a great impact on these influences in our lives; she literally sits at the table in both genres. Her decisions affect us all and an evening with her will open the door to many critical conversations and questions. We are very excited to have her!”
This year’s honoree, Joanne King Herring, is being recognized as one of the most vital forces for humanitarian causes decades over. From influencing policy to finding solutions on deeply complex national or international affairs, Mrs. Herring has done it all. With a connection to Crime Stoppers of Houston dating back to its inception in 1980, Mrs. Herring’s involvement has grown into personally working with the team to see an end to all types of criminal activity with a special emphasis on eradicating human trafficking. An agent for change, Crime Stoppers is deeply thankful for her vision, passion and commitment to a better world and a safer Houston.
Proceeds from the annual gala and auction will benefit Crime Stoppers of Houston’s mission to solve and prevent serious crime. The nonprofit’s crime prevention programs continue to serve the local Houston area and will soon be expanding to empower, educate and engage adults and youth from across the State of Texas.
Crime Stoppers of Houston and gala chairs welcome everyone to help keep Houston safe by purchasing individual tickets or sponsorship please contact Cabell Wood at 832-849-1587 or cwood@crime-stoppers.org.
