Our December Making a Difference column highlights a special evening in support of Houston Classical Charter School. The vibrant, sold-out event was chaired by Veronica Griffin and Colleen Nichols, raising over $16,000 to help provide Special Education services for deserving, low-income scholars. The December issue is on the way—be sure to read all about this meaningful event in this month’s newsletter! Photo credit: @danielortizhtx.

In April 2024, the Houston Classical Charter School (HCCS) hosted its second annual Foundational Dinner at The Goodman, attracting 260 guests and raising a record-breaking $1.75 million to support the expansion of its Alief campus. The event featured a live auction with notable items such as a signed Taylor Swift guitar accompanied by two tickets to her New Orleans concert, a trip for 17 to Villa Alexa in Puerto Vallarta, and a Hill Country getaway with a James Beard-nominated chef. Generous contributions from supporters, including matching gifts up to $200,000 from Mark Gregg, founder of KiwiEnergy, and Joe Greenberg, CEO of Alta Resources, significantly boosted the fundraising efforts. HCCS currently offers free education to students from Pre-K through 5th grade, with plans to expand through 8th grade, aiming to serve families in which over 80% live below the poverty line. Founder Deyvis Salazar emphasized the school’s commitment to maintaining close connections with each child and family as it grows.

Houston Classical Charter School hit a high note with their recent 2nd annual Foundational Dinner at The Goodman. Kristin and Raul Abello chaired the festive sold-out affair; Honorary Chairs, Dr. Julie and Eric Kuo and Jessica and Brian Leeke; Auction Chairs were Jordan and Dylan Seff.  The event raised more than $1,750,000 which will help to expand Houston Classical Charter School’s campus so that we can serve hundreds more deserving, low-income scholars. 

Houston Classical Charter School recently hosted its Foundational Dinner at Masraff’s, raising $1.1 million to support campus expansion and staff additions for the 2023-2024 academic year. Generous contributions from donors, including Adrienne & Snehal Amin, Claire & Joe Greenberg, and others, helped fund the initiative. Co-chaired by Jessica Leeke and Dr. Julie Kuo, the event featured testimonials from education leaders and a speech by Founder and CEO Deyvis Salazar, who highlighted the school’s structured curriculum focused on foundation, facts, and meaning. Located in Alief, HCCS offers free education to K-3 students, with plans to expand to K-8, serving a student population where 80% of families live below the poverty line. Supported by major foundations, the school aims to equip students with the academic and social skills needed for college and lifelong success.