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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.

Thank you for joining us at the third annual New Beginnings Luncheon!

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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

Young Advocate Award

Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at University of Houston

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
Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at the University of Houston
Lauren Gates and Michele Marandi
LegalEASE
Lynn Kamin
Shaden Khalaf, MD
Justine Klinke and Whitney Laird
Jessica Leeke and Julia Stallcup
Memorial Hermann
Rachel Roosth
Jackie Sheahan Miller and James Miller
Truist
Katie and Seth Tsuru

ADVOCATE

Colleen DiFonzo-Lewis
Allie Fields
Asasia Pierce
Monica Rosson
Mary Morgan Stevens
Tara Treleaven

HELPING HAND

Kim Arslan
Maureen Barloco
Alexandra Bruskoff
Susan Baum In honor of Erika Frankfort
Mary Beth Cameron
Marianna Corcoran
Deborah Dunkum
Herd Family
Abbie Kamin
Rita Kherkher
Regina Rogers in honor of Abbie Kamin
Elizabeth Scofield in honor of Colleen DiFonzo-Lewis
Lori Shellist in honor of Erika Frankfort
Courtney Spritzer

SPECIAL THANKS

ALTO
Chita Craft, Mistress of Ceremonies
Greet The Memorial Villages
Just Call Malik
Plants ‘n Petals
Steinway Piano Gallery Houston
Stroll River Oaks
Swift + Company
Swoon Media
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa

Couldn’t attend but want to make an impact? Consider a contribution!

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