Making Houston safer

Crime Stoppers of Houston’s annual gala raised more than $1 million for crime-prevention programs. Jay Zeidman, Anat Zeidman, Matt Mackey, Elizabeth McIngvale, Jonathan Zadok, Joanne King Herring, and John and Cathy Crapitto attended the event at the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel that focused on efforts to end human trafficking. Leading the Way to a Safer Houston was chaired by Jennifer and Chris “Kip” Hohman, and included a cocktail reception, program booths, and photo stations along with the evening’s program. Crime Stoppers’ board chair Lindsay Aronstein spoke to the crowd, followed by a viewing of the organization’s mission video, and remarks from Crime Stoppers’ chief executive officer Rania Mankarious. After dinner, KHOU-11 News anchor Mia Gradney welcomed special guest Mira Sorvino, UNODC Goodwill Ambassador for Global Fight Against Human Trafficking and actress from Sound of Freedom, for a moderated conversation about the local and global fight against human trafficking.

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