The second annual Hope for Houston Ball by Allies in Hope lit up The Revaire with a dazzling disco theme. Hosted by 93.7 FM’s Carmen Contreras, the evening featured a stunning live performance by Kim Cruse and an afterparty fueled by DJ Michelle McKnight. The event celebrated remarkable honorees, including Gilead Sciences (Shelby Hodge Visionary Award), Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff (inaugural Ada Edwards Humanitarian Award), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (posthumous Warrior for Hope Award), and Kyle T. Pierce (inaugural Distinguished Board Member Award). This unforgettable night of music, awards, and celebration highlighted community leaders making a lasting impact on Houston.

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