Bethany House is in preparation for its 6th biennial gala, a black and white affair themed “Lean on Me.”
The fundraising gala, which is set for November 15, 2019 at the Laredo Country Club, features cocktails and a wine tasting reception, a silent and live auction, dining, and dancing.
Fernando and Cecilia Rodriguez chair the event, which features the art of Linda LaMantia. Top prizes for the annual raffle are a Rolex watch and a Chanel chevron quilted handbag. Raffle tickets are $50.
Texas Community Bank is the sponsor for this evening of celebration and purpose.
Sponsorship opportunities are as follows: Diamond Best Friend of Bethany, $25,000 that covers three months of meals and shelter for 14 families; Platinum, $15,000 that covers three months of meals and shelter for nine families; Gold, $10,000, that covers three months of meals and shelter for six families; Silver $5,000, that covers three months of meals and shelter for three families; and Bronze, $2,000, that covers three months of meals and shelter for one family.
Additionally there are two $5,000 opportunities for the event. One is for wine and the other is for the photo booth.
To secure sponsorships, call Cecilia Rodriguez at (956) 645-6761.
The Bethany House mission to “feed the hungry and shelter the homeless” manifested itself in 2018 by providing 281,504 meals; 17,835 shelter nights; 31 families sheltered in transitional housing; and 68 families assisted with rent and utilities to avert homelessness.
