New beginnings for survivors

Event chairs Colleen DiFonzo-Lewis and Erika Frankfort (pictured, from left) joined supporters to raise funds for Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA). The third annual New Beginnings luncheon was held at The Houstonian Hotel and raised more than $250,000 to support survivors of domestic abuse. Guests enjoyed an elegant lunch and program led by mistress of ceremonies Chita Craft. Councilmember Abbie Kamin was honored as the Ambassador of Advocacy for her leadership in public safety, women’s rights, and domestic violence prevention. The event also recognized the Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at University of Houston with the Young Advocate Award. In the past year, the group has raised more than $30,000 for AVDA services and provided hundreds of hours in community service to spread awareness of family violence prevention.

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