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For 45 years AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) has provided new beginnings for survivors of family violence. AVDA’s transformational services seek to restore safety, health and wellbeing, as well as dignity and respect for clients and their children. Join AVDA in celebrating 45 years of transforming lives at our third annual New Beginnings Luncheon. With a curated menu, cocktails, luxury raffle, an inspiring speaker, and specialty benefits at each underwriter and sponsor level, this will be a special event for all our advocates.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa

11:00 am – 1:30 pm

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Event Chairs

Colleen DiFonzo-Lewis
Erika Frankfort

Honorary Chairs

Jennifer Caras
Mario Gudmundsson
Courtney Harmon

Ambassador of Advocacy Honoree

Council Member Abbie Kamin

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

Thank you to our 2025 Underwriters!

HERO FOR HOPE

Meredith Marshall

GUARDIAN

Crystal Dawli
Colleen DiFonzo-Lewis and Jarrad Lewis
Caroline Dwairy and Autumn Hunt
Annina Emmott and Alle Houstoun
Jen Fink and Missy Roe
Maya K. Fleyhan
Erika and David Frankfort
Fullenweider Wilhite
Lauren Gates and Michele Marandi
Lynn Kamin
Shaden Khalaf, MD
Justine Klinke and Whitney Laird
Jessica Leeke and Julia Stallcup
Memorial Hermann
Truist
Katie and Seth Tsuru

ADVOCATE

Allie Fields
Monica Hoz de Vila
Asasia Pierce
Mary Morgan Radcliff Stevens
Tara Treleaven

Sponsorship

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