Shelby's Social Diary

A record-breaking $1.1 million raised, three generations as chairs and 700 guests help Casa de Esperanza

By Shelby Hodge

04.25.13 | 7:04 am

With tradition honored, with old guard chairs at the helm and with 700 generous partygoers ready to rock, the annual Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos benefit once gain broke previous records bri ...

Casa de Esperanza's "Building Hope for Children Gala" 2013

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

04.21.13

This year marks the 31st anniversary of Casa de Esperanza de los Niños, and the organization is preparing for the Annual Building Hope for Children Gala to benefit children in crisis in the

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One spicy bash: Potent young professionals battle in the ultimate chili cook-off

By Shelby Hodge

02.14.13 | 11:24 am

The aromas wafting across the grounds of Blanco's were deliciously intense as 40 teams put forth their best culinary talents in the third annual chili cook-off hosted by the Young Professionals ...

Sullivan's Steakhouse's "Naughty and Nice Holiday Party" benefiting Casa de Esperanza de los Niños

Sullivan's Steakhouse

12.21.12

The "Naughty and Nice Holiday Party," sponsored by Patron, features entertainment by Swagger, a specialty act that performs all of the latest club and rock hits. Sullivan's will

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A meaningful meal: Casa de Esperanza's 30th anniversary supper raises a record $1 million

By Shelby Hodge

04.25.12 | 12:49 pm

The formula has worked quite well for the past 23 years — Lucia and Michael Cordua have hosted a Sunday supper party benefiting Casa de Esperanza. This week, they hit the jackpot with a recor ...

Shelby About Town

A-Rod hits a Houston steakhouse, Page Parkes lives large as a TV star and Dr. Muscle wows

By Shelby Hodge

11.29.11 | 6:45 pm

At long last, one reality show with a strong Houston connection has made its way to the tube and for the premiere on Monday night, several hundred fans poured into new downtown nightspot The Capito ...

Casa de Esperanza's 2012 "Building Hope for Children" Gala

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

04.22.12

Casa de Esperanza de los Niños will celebrate 30 years of caring for children. "Building Hope for Children" will honor the founders, Kathy Foster and Bill Jones, for their inspirat

$2.7 million in donations on national TV

Today comes to Houston: Al Roker and Jenna Bush Hager "Lend a Hand" to Casa de Esperanza

By Meredith Riddle

06.15.11 | 1:54 pm

The Today show hit Houston early Wednesday morning, where Al Roker & Co. surprised Casa de Esperanza  with a record-breaking single-day gift of $2.7 million in goods and funding. ...

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Not bad for a Sunday supper: Casa de Esperanza's "Building Hope for Children" brings in a record $850,000

By Shelby Hodge

05.04.11 | 11:07 am

God bless Lucia and Michael Cordúa. For the 22nd consecutive year, the philanthropic-minded couple has hosted a Sunday night fundraising fete for Casa de Esperanza and, this year, records we ...

Casa Esperanza Benefit: Pop-Up Winetail Party

03.22.11

Robin Lail, founder of Lail Vineyards announces the launch of her brand new label, magnum-only cabernet, Mole Hill, at a series of Pop-Up, Winetail parties held around the country. Lail, no strange