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Home safe home

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld, Staff writer | November 28, 2019

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The 14th annual AVDA Home Safe Home Gala, which was held at The Revaire, raised $610,878 to support the mission of the organization to end family violence. The event, chaired by Meredith and Ben Marshall, broke AVDA’s fundraising record. More than 450 guests tasted the offerings of master chefs and sommeliers. Khambrel Marshall served as master of ceremonies. The Joseph D. Jamail Award for Justice was presented to Judge Ruby Kless Sondock, the first woman to serve on the Texas Supreme Court. Karen and Buster Freedman received the Heart of Houston Award for their years of support. CEO Maisha Colter welcomed Sherri Kendall, who just retired, to the stage with a video greeting from Mayor Sylvester Turner.

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