our sponsors
Our Sponsors Change Lives.
Thanks to the generosity of a growing number of foundations, businesses, and community organizations, Homemade Hope is addressing the needs of Houston's underserved communities.
We are thankful for the recognition and support of these institutions. With their help and yours, we look forward to reaching more kids and spreading more hope.
Homemade Hope would like to thank the following photographers for documenting our events: Wendy Rodriguez, Ashley Gibbs, & Ed D'Williams.
Luby's Check Presentation!
During the month of December, Luby's featured the winning dish of the Jr. Chef Competition on there menu. Any time it was ordered, a percentage of proceeds went directly to Homemade Hope. Raising a total of $3,000, Luby's presented the check with the Homemade Hope kids at one of our weekly classes.
Thank you, Luby's!
NRG's Rodeo Roundup!
We had so much fun partnering up with Marcy de Luna from
CultureMap for NRG Energy's Annual Rodeo Roundup this past week! We whipped up Grilled Corn with Bacon Butter & Cojita Cheese paired with a Jalapeño Lemonade Spritzer!
Luby's Hosts Jr. Chef Competition!
Luby's hosted Homemade Hope's kids for a kitchen tour and afternoon of custom mac-n-cheese making. They are also be hosting LuAnn's Kitchen Competition for junior chefs ages 10 to 15. Homemade Hope's kids will be sous chefs to the finalists, and the winning dish will become a featured menu item, with a percent of each dish's sale being donated to Homemade Hope. What a fun way to inspire young chefs!
Optimus Commodities Search Sponsors Back-to-School Supplies Event!
Latin Women's Initiative Partnership
We are honored to be receiving a grant from the Latin Women's Initiative as they kick off the 2017 Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show happening May 5th, 2017. Click here to Learn more about the amazing event and purchase your tickets today!
HH Visits Kiran's
HH visited Kiran's, enjoying a 6-course Indian feast and afternoon of inspiration. Chef Kiran, "the godmother of Indian fine dining," held the children's attention with her warmth, sharing stories about her history and cuisine and the wonderful intersection of cultures in her daughter's marriage. The children enjoyed every minute!
The Children's Fund Charity Selection
We are grateful to be receiving a grant from The Children's Fund 2017 Charity selection board, where proceeds from there annual gala go directly to Homemade Hope and other nonprofit organizations in the Houston area. Click here to learn more and buy tickets for this years gala.
The Ladies Charity League Donates Gifts for Christmas!
The Ladies Charity League generously purchased Christmas gifts for all the children at one of our most under-resourced shelters. Each child received several brand new items from their wish lists, making the holiday a very Merry Christmas indeed.
HH Visits JW Marriott's Main Kitchen
Houston's JW Marriott hosted Homemade Hope's kids for a restaurant visit and cooking demonstration. Chef ___ shared about kitchen careers and taught the children how to make authentic pizzas from scratch. We even made the news! Head to www.abc.com/video/ and search "charity cooking."
HH Visits Américas Restaurant (a Cordúa Restaurant)
Chef David Cordúa hosted Homemade Hope's children at Américas Restaurant for an incredible family-style lunch where children experienced the vibrant ingredients and flavors of Latin American cuisine. After lunch, Cordúa himself taught the children how to make empanadas, allowing each to make his or her own. A kitchen and restaurant tour with stops by the cooking line and the walk-in refrigerators finished the day. Children left with full stomachs, goodie bags, and an empanada for the road.