Event Chairs
Jessica and Brian Leeke
Meredith and Jean-Marc Monrad
Jill and Frank Stagg
Honorary Chairs
Caroline and Matthew Monday
Julia and John Stallcup
Honorees
Heart of Houston Award Honoree
Dr. Joslyn “Joey” Fisher
Joseph D. Jamail Award for Justice Honoree
National Council of Jewish Women –
Greater Houston Section
BE THE KEY TO BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES!
Domestic violence is one of the greatest threats to a safe and nurturing home. It disrupts the very foundation children need to grow, learn, and thrive. But with your help, we can change that.
Your donation changes lives—empowering families to create safe spaces, gain independence, and build lasting stability. Together, we can break the cycle of violence and give children the chance to flourish in homes filled with hope and security.
Since 2012, compassionate supporters like you have raised more than $6.26 million through AVDA’s signature events. These funds have been critical in delivering our transformational services—strengthening families, safeguarding homes, and changing lives.
Every dollar you give makes a powerful difference. Be the key. Be the change.
63,415
children and families have safer homes
26,145
survivors received free legal services
46,398
youth attended healthy relationship programming
13,517
abusers received intervention counseling
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
Thank You to Our 2025 Underwriters and Donors!
Brighter Futures
Vanessa and Chuck Ames / Meredith and Ben Marshall
Karen and Buster Freedman – In Honor of the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Houston Section
Jessica and Brian Leeke / Jillian and Yuri Waldo
Meredith and Jean-Marc Monrad / Jill and Frank Stagg
Safety Stakeholder
Drs. Joey and Ron Fisher
Mark and Sylvia Russell
Drs. Ede and Bruce Weiner
Change Champion
Sarah and Scott Barrett
Rachel and Mike Delaney / Julia and John Stallcup
H-E-B
Andrea and Henry Medina / Natalie and Steve Mohtashami / Jordan and Dylan Seff
Bobbie Nau
Megan and Walker Weston
Purple Partner
Liz and Garrett Arrigo
Kathy and Calvin Greer
Awareness Advocate
Akaweih Law / Anna and John Reger
Astros Foundation
Ann Marie and Mark Cogdill / Anna and Charlie Schwartzel
Ashley and Ken Kneisly / Yana and Vladamir Tabakman / Liz and James Walsh
Tara and Scott MacLaren
Helping Hand
Anna Gryska
Katherine Garcia and Dilshad Kasmani
Jake Herd
Special Thanks
Alto
Just Call Malik
Stroll River Oaks
Swoon Memorial
BE THE LIGHT
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