29th Annual Children’s Scholarship Ball

Laurie Pickei, Elizabeth Rubinsky, Lindsay Schmulen, and Esther Freedman (Photo: Mark Katz Photography)

The Evelyn Rubenstein JCC of Houston will host the 29th Annual Children’s Scholarship Ball benefiting the Irvin Kaplan Children’s Scholarship Fund on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel.

The J will continue to provide the support our families need to ensure their children can attend pre school and camp. The Ball was created to ensure that all children from six-week-old infants to teenagers, of all religious and ethnic backgrounds, and with different abilities, can participate in early childhood care, educational activities, special needs programs and J Camps. Each year more than 300 children receive scholarship assistance, children who otherwise may not be able to participate in activities like learning to swim, celebrating a holiday, or making new friends at the J.

The 2019 Honorees Marci Rosenberg and Ben Samuels were selected for their service to both the Jewish and secular communities and for their efforts to improve the quality of life for children. Erica and Benjy Levit and Marcy and Jason Laviage will serve as this year’s Honorary Chairs.  Elizabeth Rubinsky and Lindsay Schmulen are this year’s Ball co-chairs and Esther Freedman and Laurie Pickei are this year’s silent auction co-chairs.

The evening will include dinner, dancing and an extensive silent auction.