The League would like to recognize the following outstanding members. Each of these members were nominated by a fellow League member for their dedicated efforts during the 2019 – 2020 League year. Rebecca Hoffman Rebecca worked SETs (Special Event Team) each night of the Charity Ball and did a fantastic job of organizing SET volunteers,…
By Shelby Hodge The Junior League of Houston Pantry has long been a go-to staple for tasty comfort foods. Today, in light of restaurant closures due to COVID-19, The Pantry has become an even more meaningful resource for takeout as well as for funding, which has otherwise dropped dramatically due to the enforced closure of…
SPRING INTO STEAK The Balsamic Glazed Steaks from Peace Meals are a good centerpiece for an Easter meal or when hosting company anytime. (Photo: Photo courtesy of the Junior League of Houston) With the arrival of spring comes the Easter holiday. Beyond all the egg hunts, bunnies and chocolate candy, Easter is a time…
By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld The Junior League of Houston’s 72nd Annual Charity Ball, themed Secret Garden, took place over two nights of fun and philanthropy, raising more than $800,000. The soiree featured displays of flowers, auctions, dinner and a show produced by Dylan Godwin and Logan Keslar. Performers Morgan Daugherty and Jamila Hodge received a…
You can learn a life-saving skill for free. It’s all thanks to the Junior League of Houston. The group is offering free CPR training. Source: March 11, 2020, KRIV Fox 26
PARTY ON THE PATIO Try the Cranberry Tarragon Chicken Salad or Roasted Red Pepper and Three Cheese Spread, both from Peace Meals, with crackers or as fillings for light sandwiches, served al fresco. (Photo courtesy of the Junior League of Houston) While out running recently on one of Houston’s glorious-weather days, I thought about the joys…
By Natalie Galerne 2/19/2020 HOUSTON’S PIONEER ORGANIZATION for community philanthropic outreach impressed the crowds once again at its 72nd Annual Charity Ball. The Junior League of Houston’s lavish two-night affair, which drew more than 600 guests, was held at the League’s celebrated Uptown abode earlier this month. The theme—Secret Garden—saw the building’s halls adorned with gorgeous…
BY SHELBY HODGE // 02.13.20 PHOTOGRAPHY EMILE C. BROWNE With Houston azaleas blooming well in advance of the season, the flower-infused “Secret Garden” theme of the Junior League of Houston’s annual Charity Ball(s) beautifully echoed the colorful tableau taking place on the building grounds. It was a fertile endeavor with the back-to-back gala evenings bringing…
You’ve got to hand it to the Junior League of Houston. Those women know how to embrace a theme and run with it. At the hand of this year’s chairman, Mary Lee Hackedorn Wilkens, last weekend’s 72nd annual Charity Ball transported guests to a “Secret Garden” on not just one, but two occasions. Friday and…
Brennan’s of Houston is still located on Stuart Street in Midtown in a building originally designed by the late John F. Staub for The Junior League of Houston. Its architecture is similar to that of the 1795 Rillieux House in New Orleans, which is home to Brennan’s of New Orleans. Photo: Courtesy of Brennan’s of…