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Celebrate 46 years of transforming lives at AVDA's annual Home Safe Home Gala!

SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026

Thank you to our 2025 event co-chairs: Jessica and Brian Leeke, Meredith and Jean-Marc Monrad, and Jill and Frank Stagg

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Information for the 2026 Home Safe Gala is coming soon. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Karen McWhorter at development@avda-tx.org.

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 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
Jamilla Karemo
Ashley and Ken Kneisly / Yana and Vladamir Tabakman / Liz and James Walsh
Tara and Scott MacLaren

Helping Hand

Dr. Paulette Arana & Robert Goldstein
Briggette Buettner
Carla Diaz-Lewis and Kenneth J. Lewis
Katherine Garcia and Dilshad Kasmani
Anna Gryska
Brooke and Jeff Gunst
Courtney Harmon
Jake Herd
Ed Hurwitz
Dr. Sippi and Mr. Ajay Khurana In Honor of TeRoya “Tea” Eason
Virginia Mithoff
Nina Rand / Candace Thomas
Eileen Silverman In Honor of Dr. Joslyn Fisher
Melissa Leigh Stallcup In Honor of Julia and John Stallcup
Judy and Doug Warne
Shelby Wild
Paula and Steve Winter

Special Thanks

Alto
Just Call Malik
Stroll River Oaks
Swoon Memorial

BE THE LIGHT

Thank you for supporting AVDA families in 2025.

FEBRUARY IS TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

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