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The A Couture Cause launch party — toasting the fifth-annual trend guide — was held at Big Brothers Big Sisters and served as a fundraiser for local nonprofits A Shelter for Cancer Families and Youth Hope Association. … The 2018 Men of Distinction were announed during a chic cocktail event at Tenenbaum Jewelers. Craig Biggio, Rufus Cormier, Jim McIngvale and David Poplack will be honored during an awards lunch in May. … A private shopping event hosted by Carlos Souza and Allison Sarofim at Valentino’s Galleria boutique benefited the MFAH.

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Fall Philanthropy Report: Children’s Assessment Center Touts ‘Healing’ for Child Abuse Victims

What is your mission? The Children’s Assessment Center (The CAC) provides healing services to over 6,300 child sexual abuse victims and their families each year. We offer forensic interviewing, family advocacy, mental health services, medical care, and court services at no cost. We facilitate community outreach and prevention training to raise awareness about child abuse in our community and how to keep children safe. Last year, we provided prevention training to over 35,000 community members, including 23,500 children in schools.

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THE DOCTOR IS in! One of Houston’s most engaged civic leaders, Jacquie Baly, has a new title after earning her Doctorate in Education and Organizational Change & Leadership from USC. And some of the city’s heavy hitters turned up for a swanky reception at Tony’s to congratulate her. “Education and community leadership go hand in hand,” said Dr. Baly. “This honor fuels my continued mission to create meaningful change.”

And they weren’t alone in their admiration. Both the City of Houston and the State of Texas declared the day of the to-do “Dr. Jacquie Baly Day,” complete with official proclamations.

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