Esperanza Gala 2024

On November 9th, over 500 people gathered for our annual fundraising Gala, an evening devoted to celebrating impact, hope, and opportunity. We raised awareness and honored the transformative power of individuals, companies, and communities. Together, we generated crucial funds to expand our efforts in supporting those in need.

Thanks to the unwavering support and the generous contributions of our sponsors, and guests we not only met but exceeded our fundraising goal.

Your assistance is vital in advancing our mission to impact Homes, Education, and Health. Together, we empower communities to build safer homes, access education, and receive life-changing medical care.

A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, TX Creamery, for their incredible generosity and unwavering support. Your partnership has been instrumental in making this event a success and in helping us extend our mission of hope. We are so grateful for your commitment to creating lasting change.

Thank you to all our sponsors, whose collective and individual contributions have created a lasting impact.



We are deeply grateful to the talented artist Adam Ball for his incredible generosity and support at this year's Gala. Adam not only joined us for the evening but also donated one of his remarkable pieces to the event.

Thank you, Adam, for sharing your talent and heart with us.

The Wings of Hope Award honors individuals whose dedication and generosity profoundly impact our mission. This year, we are privileged to present the award to Paul Dickel. His unwavering support has fostered meaningful change and brought hope to countless lives. Paul’s commitment embodies the spirit of compassion and leadership that propels our work forward, and we are deeply grateful for his contributions.

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and believed in the power of change. Your generosity and support have enabled us to make significant strides in transforming lives and creating a brighter future for those in need. Each contribution showcases the incredible impact we can achieve when united by a common purpose. Together, we are not just building hope—we are delivering lasting change, one step at a time.

Discover all the details of the event, including a gallery of memorable photos, by clicking here. Don’t miss out on the highlights of this incredible celebration!

Sponsors:

Angela Goga, Aaron Isom, Bradford Gamble, Bora Song, Dr. Cole Edmonson, Chris Clark, Christopher Westerheide, Dodee & Billy Crockett, Delta Dental, Dr. Pedro Franco, GP MOBILE, Interceramic, Jennifer Cather, Jim Merritt, Keane Landscaping, Inc., Key Whitman Eye Center, Lucia Burillo Rojas, MangoChango, Martina McIsaac, Medsys, Michael Wittmeyer, Mike Casey, Monica Mussack, Dr. Patrick Pownell, Oculoplastic Associates of Texas, Pollo Campero, Resili Health, Salka Impact Fund, Scott and Liliana Larson, Sorto Pallet, Dollar City, Syncronetix S.A., The Dallas Foundation, Tiffany Burns, TRUIST, Wheat Family, Zunte Mezcal.

Board: Steve Wehn, Allen Roeseler, Pam Larrave, Paul Dickel, Gary Smalley, Terri Monroe-Gordillo, Luis Garcia, Ricardo Sieveking, Nancy Ellefson, Felipe Sicilia, Laura Wheat, Melanie Heartfield, Carmen Landaverde, Whitney Laughlin, Sylvia Clark.

Associate Board: Monica Mussack, Hannah Joyce, Kendrick Azubuike, Carolina Fowler, Trevor Pownell, Veronica Georgeo, Mariana Botran, Sydney Pownell, Anika Schutt, Daniel Barrundia.

Staff: Michelle Hollaender, Allen Roeseler, Nicole Hollaender, Kristi Merrill, Leslie Singleton, Lisa Abercrombie, Keshy de Godoy, Laura de Estrada, Karla Pemueller, Isabella Godoy, Christel Feucht, Lénica Marroquín, Aída Solares, Cecil de Barrundia, Esteban Godoy, José Pinetta, María Fernanda Paiz, Carlos Velez, Antonio Orozco, William Fuentes, Florencia Morales, Angel Gómez, Martin Benito, Sulema Ajzalán, Ana Lucía Girón, Walter Ortega, Ricardo Ventura, Leandra Rodas, Blanca Luc, Fredi Sipac, Aracely Mejía, Juana Ventura, Alma Coyote, Fredy Cux, Hanny Jocholá, Rosa Ixén, Glenda Morales, Coni Ajuchán, Julio Ordoñez, Mario Marroquín, Marleny Cojti.

2024 Volunteers: Kristin Brittan, Sue Wilson, Rhonda Zanka, Janna Macdowall, Ariana Calvert, Serene Prat, Leticia Dorado, Michelle Hollaender, Ximena Aragon (yoga teacher), Lezlie Vlasimsky, Patrick Galvin, Jeanie Galvin, Claudia Vlasimsky, Paul Dickel, Nancy Ellefson, Ivan Bermudez, Jim Kenny, Meira Kravitz, Eliana Kravitz, Susan Salka, Scott Salka, Cole Edmonson, Allen Roeseler, Candice Wright, Greg Wright, Dale Akeley, Stacey Akeley, Kendrick Azubuike, Alex Lizama, Shiraz Qadduomi, Kalie Simmons, CJ Stanford, Mary O'Connor, Thania Walsh, Marci Wilhelm, Staci Dover, Debbie Lacs, Hannah Joyce, Enzo Chavarria, Melanie Heartfield, Thad Heartfield, Aidan Heartfield, Anastasia Romanyk, Grace Kramer, Carlos Santisteban Conde, Wyatt Gamble, Tillman Ward, Nicholas Stacey, Lowry McAllen, Isaac McAllen, Alex Meyer, Brian Okon, Sara Wester, Forest Wester, Jackson Wester, Drennen Wester, Ella Wester, Ella Cahill, Tanya Powell, Lanie Sjodin, Joaquin Hidalgo, Catherine Balestra, Ella Balestra, Travis Herrera, Karin Persson, Michelle Hollaender, Valery Afre, Daniela Rodríguez, Paulina Urruela, Irene Gereda, Nicole Aldana, Lizzi Haese, Miguel Alvarez, Andy Alvarez, Anahí Lira, Amy Morales, Patty Rosales, Gustavo De Leon, Edgar Rosales, Andrés Quezada, Estefania Quijada, Pilu Malouf, Flor Castillo, Mari Pellecer, Claudia Santizo, Santiago Pineda, Adrian Prera, Rodrigo Prera, Miguel Sagastume, Jorge Corona, Flora Levin, Olga Denysiuk, Sharon Ball, Alba García, Nataliya Gudyma, Barbara Campos, Peter Nichol, Erika Hanson, Ann Marie Harman, Melanie Baldwin, Mackenzie Guizio-Crockett, Debra Gang, Tonya Winfrey, Becky Broussard, Crystal Alvarado, Gayle Coudret, Bridget Wilson, Jess Russell, Kylie Egger, Andrea Grubb, Lyndsey Mager, Lucy Navas, Karlie Mullen, Cassidy Clayton, Jenna Curnow, Mollie Spielman, Freddy Frederickson, Brandon Schaffer, Robin Heiden, Lexus Steckler, Crystal Lance, Katrin Kali, Hailey Northcott, Lisa Ortega, Jennifer Miller, Juan Martinez, Daniel Mattox, Xiomara Uribe, Isabel Montijo, Arianna Rodriguez, Carmen Landaverde, Barry Bennett, Sharon Kenny, Shannon Gorrie, Paula Moch, Enrique Hernandez, Lawson Tapp, Lucinda Carlson, Miriam Levin, Michelle Hollaender, Cindy Engles, Tatyana Bessmertnaya, Carlos Santisteban Conde, Nuria Conde Molist, Megan Corette, Kent Weimer, Steve Wehn, Christopher Swide, Robert Nivala, Kendrick Azubuike, Noelle Williams, Alexa Zanolli, Angelica De La Rosa, Chaniqua Senecal, Francis Garcia, Gerry Altamirano, Jane So, Jonya Spain, Karisa Porter, Meredith Mitchell, Sarah Callahan, Taye Exum, Stuart Frith, Jim Kenny, Nancy Ellefson, Sarah Schneider, Karin Larrave, Veronica Muñoz, Jim Charlton, Delia Porras, Fernando Lopez San Juan, Lina Guerra, Bernardo Morales, Ester Pinto, Winypeg Arriaza, Leslie Almazan, Jose Arevalo, Karla Ramírez, Marcos Alvarez, Edgar Rosales, Pedro Moran, Pilu Malouf, Katina Jongenzoon, Claudia Santizo, Ricardo Santizo, Daniela Bonifasi, Fátima Malouf, Sofía Abascal, Paulina Urruela, Katia Hernandez, Rodolfo Ochaeta, Diana Campbell, Sergio Coc, Gerardo Sazo, Laura Sicilia, Alexandra Valladares, Alejandro Bonifasi, and many more.

Admin