The Fundraising Gala was set up for nothing less than royalty including a great meal and silent auction. Letitia Owen's Founder of WAYO along with a host of others including Michael Hollywood Hernandez, Duche' Bradley, Tracy Elliott, Danyel Sirrency Jones, Toni Estes, Alanna Sarabia, Cheryl Roseborough, Hollie Youngblood, & Nikki Chu presented the awards. The night wasn't over.. Letitia Owen's and Chris Traylor were the entertainers for the evening and the sang sang!!
The event was beautiful and ALL for a great cause to fund a new facility for WAYO to continue their amazing and truly important services (including feeding the homeless, and providing social services in the the Dallas communities.)
Honorees:
Honorees:
Jeffery Polk Founder of Rest Eazy Homeless Org. Which, for the past 4 years feeds the homeless every Sunday in Dallas.
Maia Stinson amazing 9 year old Founder of Let's Start Giving Foundation in 2016. Let's Start Giving provides the homeless with day to day essentials and support from local businesses.
Sven Nickerson Founder of Faith Walkers Charities started in 2015 to serve the homeless in the SOUTH Dallas area with essentials and mentorship. Visit www.faithwalkercharities.org
Carmina Barnett is Director of Operations for Mortenson Broadcasting Dallas Office and oversees 3 radio stations on Dallas. She serves in the community and works to bridge gaps between locals and businesses.
Carmina Barnett is Director of Operations for Mortenson Broadcasting Dallas Office and oversees 3 radio stations on Dallas. She serves in the community and works to bridge gaps between locals and businesses.
Rebecca Lopez senior crime reporter at WFAA and sits on Board of Directors of the Family Place, a domestic violence shelter in North Texas.
TenEleven Grill's a black owned and operated restaurant in Dallas since 2012. They partner with WAYO to host a monthly event catering to the homeless, providing services and love.
Kenn Webb served as Chair of the City of Dallas Citizen Homeless Commission and also Board of Directors of the Council on Alcohol & Drugs.
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