Communities in Schools of Houston's Brighter Futures BBQ

Communities In Schools of Houston, (CIS) in collaboration with The Pit Room, presents the “Brighter Futures BBQ” fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 2, 6-10 p.m. at The Pit Room. Barbeque, libations, music and a silent auction are all part of this festive evening benefiting the educational nonprofit Communities In Schools of Houston. 

Guests will enjoy some of the best barbeque in town, along with all the “fixings,” while coming together for a good cause. The Pit Room is the brainchild of owner Michael Sambrooks, a well-known Houston restaurateur, and his father David Sambrooks who is a longtime board member at Communities In Schools of Houston. 

Throughout the day on Nov. 2, the public can help support CIS by stopping in for breakfast, lunch or a late afternoon dinner at The Pit Room before 6 p.m. All revenue from food and beverage sales on Saturday will be generously donated to Communities In Schools of Houston. No ticket purchase is necessary for The Pit Room that day; tickets are only required for those who attend the “Brighter Futures BBQ” Saturday evening. It’s an easy way to sample delicious barbecue and help make a difference. 

Proceeds will help fund CIS programs providing academic support, mental health services, family resources and referrals and individualized counseling through dedicated CIS Student Support Managers and mental health specialists embedded on elementary, middle and high school campuses. CIS services are all offered at no cost to students and families. For the 2024-2025 school year, CIS is on 135 campuses in five school districts, including public and charter schools and Lone Star College. 

Attire: Saturday night casual