CIS Stay In School Gala 2026

Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 6:00 PM
The Post Oak Hotel

Underwriter Levels

Brilliant Luminary $50,000

Shining Star $25,000

Radiant Beacon $15,000

Glittering Flame $10,000

Dazzling Light $5,000

For questions, please email gala@cis-houston.org.

Donate to Support the CIS Gala

Please consider making a gift to CIS of Houston today to make a difference in the lives of Houston’s students:

$2,500 – to provide comprehensive mental health services for 10 CIS students for an entire year
$1,000 – to provide one-on-one mentoring and individual academic support for 50 CIS students
$500 – to host workshops to assist with resumes, college apps, financial aid for 30 CIS students
$250 – to provide financial and computer literacy classes to 20 CIS parents

Why Your Support Matters

Every day, thousands of students across Houston face overwhelming roadblocks to their academic and personal success, such as hunger, homelessness, untreated medical needs, trauma, or a lack of the basics, like school supplies and clothing. Schools cannot tackle these challenges alone. Communities In Schools of Houston exists to provide direct support and bring community resources primarily into underserved schools. This allows students to focus on learning and keeps those at greatest risk of dropping out in school and on the path to graduation.

At Communities In Schools of Houston, we believe every student deserves the chance to realize their potential, regardless of background, zip code, or life circumstances. For more than 46 years, CIS has stood with schools and families as a trusted partner. Today, we remain an unwavering anchor within Houston-area schools, ensuring every student is seen, supported, and equipped to write their own story of success.

Gala Underwriters

brilliant luminary

CenterPoint Energy

Judy & Charles Tate

Shining star

Beth & Bob Gower

Cathryn & David Lyman

Radiant Beacon

H-E-B

glittering flame

Baker Botts LLP / Carina & Brooks Antweil / Elizabeth & Bill Kroger

Denise & Bob Barbier

Klinka Lollar

John P. McGovern Foundation

Shveta & Manu Pillai

Sewell Automotive Companies

Margaret & Richard Weekley

Virginia & Cramer Williams

Dazzling Light

special friends

Jacqueline & Adrian Anderson

Bonner & George Ball

Margot & John Cater

Dianne & Dan English

Melissa & Nick Erwin

Raine & Alan Falik

Meagan & Brad Glover

Whitney & Matthew Gordon

Beth & Judd Harrison

Kelly & Charles Koster

Ashlee & Benton Love

Susan & Fred Meyer

Ginni & Richard Mithoff

Kathy & John Plugge

Tracy & Jonathan Rauch

Jan & David Redford

Lindsay & Mark Schmulen

Alyssa & Michael Skarke

Lynda Underwood

Shea & Jeff Yoesel

Corporate Sponsors

Thank you to our Host Committee!

Contact: gala@cis-houston.org