Girls Haven Benefit
Gala Fundraiser

In December 2016, R.E.E.S.A. hosted a Benefit Gala in support of Girls Haven, a residential facility serving young girls in need of stability and care. The event brought together donors, community members, and advocates for a night of giving and connection. This event wasn't just about giving—it was about reminding each young girl that she is seen, valued, and supported.

Here are some key highlights of our impact:

Holiday Donations

  • Collected monetary gifts, essential supplies, personal care, and Christmas items

  • Created a warm, joyful holiday experience for those who needed it most

Community Support

  • Engaged local businesses and individuals in meaningful giving

  • Strengthened ties between the community and the youth it serves

See R.E.E.S.A. in Action

A sign reads Girls' Haven & The Ehrhart School, 3380 Fannin, on a green background, attached to a chain-link fence in front of a building with a green metal roof and beige brick walls.
Three adults posing in front of a dark backdrop with silver streamers and snowflake decorations, holding signs with Christmas and holiday messages.
Poster titled 'Teddy Bear Drive' in memory of Brody-Bear, with photos of a young girl, a young boy, and a teddy bear illustration, explaining fundraising for children in need, foster care, and hospitals.
Three people standing in front of a decorative backdrop with silver streamers and snowflake patterns, engaged in conversation at what appears to be a celebration or party.
Christmas tree decorated with red, gold, green, and silver ornaments, surrounded by wrapped gifts and gift bags on a dark floor next to a cabinet with a door and a table with a white cloth.
Two women are standing in front of a black backdrop with silver streamers, holding champagne prop signs and smiling. One woman is wearing a white off-the-shoulder top and black pants, and the other is wearing a black top and beige skirt.
A Christmas donation box decorated with snowflakes, with two teddy bears on top, one grey and one brown, set against a black background with stars.
Two women smiling and holding a white oval frame, standing in front of a black backdrop with white star and snowflake patterns, and metallic silver curtains on either side.
A couple holding hands during a Christmas charity event, with a woman holding a 'Merry Christmas' sign and the man wearing a Santa hat. They stand next to a large gift bag filled with teddy bears and a sign explaining the teddy bear drive. The backgr
A woman and a man stand together holding hands for a Christmas photo. The woman is holding a sign that says 'Merry Christmas' and is dressed in a white sweater, black leather pants, and black boots. The man wears a gray shirt, black pants, and a Sant
Christmas tree with ornaments and lights next to wrapped and unwrapped gift bags and boxes on the floor.
Two women wearing Santa hats standing in front of a black background decorated with snowflakes and silver streamers, holding signs with holiday messages.
A woman and a man at a party holding speech bubble photo props, smiling, with a black backdrop and silver fringe decorations, giving a festive atmosphere.
Three people celebrating Christmas, wearing Santa hats, standing in front of a festive backdrop. The person on the left holds a white decorative mirror, the person in the middle has arms crossed, and the person on the right holds a speech bubble sign
A green Christmas-themed donation box with snowflakes and a photo of two children, in memory of Brody-Bear, for collecting teddy bears for children in need, foster care, and hospitals. In front of the box are three teddy bears, two white and one brow
Three women wearing Santa hats, posing together in front of a starry winter themed backdrop with silver tinsel. Two women are holding black speech bubble signs with holiday messages, one says 'Hey Boo Hey!' and the other 'Turn Up!'
A blue woven storage bin filled with Disney Frozen and Frozen 2 themed items, including a backpack featuring Elsa and Anna, a Frozen puzzle, a water bottle, playing cards, and books.
A decorated Christmas tree with ornaments and lights, next to a box of fluffy stuffed animals on the floor, with Christmas magazines and books underneath.
Three people at a photo booth, holding speech bubble signs with playful messages, standing in front of a shiny gold and black backdrop.
A decorated Christmas tree surrounded by wrapped presents and gift bags, with a holiday-themed gift bag containing plush toys in the background, on a dark carpeted floor near a fireplace.
A man wearing a Santa hat is smiling and holding a board game called 'Bungle' at a table with wrapped Christmas gifts and open boxes of presents.
A man wearing a Santa hat and glasses is smiling and holding gift wrapping supplies next to a small decorated Christmas tree and a basket with a Santa plush toy. There are holiday gifts and wrapping paper on the table.
A man wearing a Santa hat standing outdoors next to a black car, holding two teddy bears, one white and one brown, with a filled holiday donation box in front of him.
A blue woven storage basket containing Frozen themed items, including a backpack, a water bottle, and a pack of learning cards, placed on a wooden surface
A decorated Christmas tree with red and gold ornaments, ribbons, string lights, and presents underneath.
Three people standing in front of a starry night themed backdrop with silver streamers, holding speech bubble signs that say "TURN UP!", "Ooh she's cute!", and "soh she's cute!"

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