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Thank you ~ The Beacon event raised $70,000

10.30.2008 | Posted in Events, Giving | Author: Kathryne | No Comments »

Thank you!! The event held at the Beacon~Part of Christ Church on October 23rd, for James & Katharine raised 70,000!!! Many thanks to all the chefs that donated their time and talents and to all the vineyards that donated wine, and to Fuji water! And all of our wonderful friends who attended this fun event.   

  • Ojan Bagher: 360;
  • Jeff Boudreaux: Brasserie Max & Julie;
  • Brian Caswell: Reef;
  • James Cole:Flemmings;
  • Mark Cox: Mark’s;
  • Levi Goode: Goode Company Seafood;
  • Jeffrey Everts: Olivette @ Houstonian;
  • Mark Holley: Pesce;
  • Jonathan Jones: Beavers;
  • David Lunas:Shade;
  • Hugo Ortega: Hugo’s;
  • Wes Morton: 17 @ the Alden; 
  • Monica Pope: Tafia;
  • Chris Shepherd: Catalan

Houston Chefs Team Up at The Beacon to raise money

10.15.2008 | Posted in Events, Giving, Recovery | Author: Kathryne | No Comments »

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23rd 4:30 ~ 7:30

For a suggested donation of $100 per person (pay at the door) , you can enjoy tastes from Houston’s top chefs and wines from the best wineries.

Enjoy Tastes from:

  • Ojan Bagher: 360;
  • Jeff Boudreaux: Brasserie Max & Julie;
  • Brian Caswell: Reef;
  • James Cole:Flemmings;
  • Mark Cox: Mark’s;
  • Levi Goode: Goode Company Seafood;
  • Jeffrey Everts: Olivette @ Houstonian;
  • Mark Holley: Pesce;
  • Jonathan Jones: Beavers;
  • David Lunas:Shade;
  • Hugo Ortega: Hugo’s;
  • Wes Morton: 17 @ the Alden;
  • Ryan Pera: The Grove; 
  • Monica Pope: Tafia;
  • Chris Shepherd: Catalan

Please come and show your support at a special benefit on Thursday, October 23, at The Beacon, located at 1212 Prairie Street, from 4:30-7:30.

Free Parking is available on-site at 515 San Jacinto Street.

The Beacon is a program of Cathedral Health & Outreach Ministries (CHOM). The mission of CHOM is to respect the human dignity of the poor and improve their lives. CHOM has generously opened the doors of The Beacon to Brennan’s to hold a fundraiser for the Koonce family. The proceeds of this event will go to the Koonce family and a small donation will be made to CHOM in support of its programs.

 For more information: email: Kathryne@BrennansHouston.com

Give to help James Koonce and his four-year-old daughter who were seriously burned in Ike fire

09.29.2008 | Posted in Giving, Ike, Recovery | Author: Brennan's | 10 Comments »

Our “Wine Guy” James Koonce and his four-year-old daughter, Katharine were seriously burned in the fire that took down Brennan’s of Houston. We have set up a fund to help his family during the long recovery.

Any donation would be greatly appreciated, along with your thoughts and prayers.

Fund for Denise Koonce in Trust for James and Katharine Koonce

Ways you can contribute:

  1. Contribute on-line today! You can easily contribute by clicking on “Chip In” at the top of the sidebar, or by heading to our donation page.
  2. Please go to www.amegybank.com for a complete list of our open branches. You can make a donation at any of the branches by simply giving the account name.
  3. You can also contribute by mail:

    Bank by Mail
    P.O. Box 4837
    Houston, TX 77210-4837

Deposits made for upcoming events will be refunded, please contact Melissa at Commander’s Palace New Orleans 504.207.1349 for more information.