Join Friends of AVDA on their the mission to end family violence in our community!
AVDA is pleased to announce our 2024 Advisory Committee Members!
Liz Arrigo, Ytterberg Deery Knull LLP
Loren Canales, Schlanger Silver LLP
Katherine Garcia, Sudor Sauna
Kimmie Gillespie, Only 1 Realty Group & Kimmie Designs
Mario Gudmundsson, De Beers Group
Courtney Harmon, Quorum Software
Zac Harmon, TotalEnergies
Erika Rivera, Morgan Stanley
Clara Orlean, American Cancer Society
Amy Pipe, Expressworks International
Meghan Verikas Renderos, Holiday Inn Houston Downtown
Laurel Wheatley, Spring Branch ISD
About Friends of AVDA
Friends of AVDA is a group of Houstonians serving as advocates, donors, and volunteers in support of AVDA’s mission to end family violence. Since the founding of Friends of AVDA in 2019, we have provided meaningful social, educational, and philanthropic events for our members and their guests. Members have received complimentary entry to happy hours and service events plus special rates to AVDA’s signature fundraisers.
Throughout the year, Friends of AVDA provides supplemental support to clients through various initiatives. View how you or your company can make an impact!
Last year, Friends of AVDA raised more than $10,000 in support of AVDA’s services. Proceeds derive from annual memberships, guest tickets, and event sponsorships.
Membership Benefits
Membership is affordable at $100 per individual and $175 per couple and includes complimentary access to all Friends of AVDA events. Become a member, so you can join us for social and networking opportunities centered around spreading awareness of AVDA’s mission to end abuse and help survivors claim their new beginning.
2024 Event Calendar
Member Perk: Tidbits Rodeo Market
February 11 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Social Event: Shopping Party at Elizabeth Anthony
March 28 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Member Perk: Tidbits Spring Market
April 28 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Member Perk: New Beginnings Luncheon
May 17 | The Post Oak Hotel
*discounted individual ticket
Social Event: Oyster Tasting
June 13 | Eugene’s
Philanthropy Project: activity booth at AVDA’s Family Fun Day
June 22 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
*requires completing AVDA’s volunteer process
Social Event: Give Back at Kendra Scott Heights
July 24 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | no rsvp required
*includes champagne and light bites; 20% of proceeds benefits AVDA
Philanthropy Project: Build-a-Backpack
July 27 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | AVDA downtown office
Social Event: Night at the Ballpark
August 29 | 5:30 PM | RSVP
*includes a Club Room happy hour and tickets to the game
Philanthropy Project: Trick or Treating set up
October TBD
Member Perk: AVDA Gala
October 15 | The Post Oak Hotel
*includes a discounted individual ticket
Social Event: Spirit of Giving
December TBD
Philanthropy Project: Toy Drive set up
December TBD
