Community Steps Up for NAM

Northwest Assistance Ministries’ (NAM) 11th annual Jeans & Jewels Gala was held the evening of Saturday, October 24, at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott. Over 500 guests were in attendance.

Among those present were Gala honorees Jackie and Pat Riley, Gala co-chairs Dana Hines and Diane Porter, and major sponsors Ultra Petroleum Corporation, Valerie and John vonBerg, Linda and Joe Fowler, Citation Oil and Gas, Linda and Harlan Martens, Jackie and Pat Riley, and Joanne and Mike Watford.

The evening began with a cocktail hour, featuring a signature turquoise cosmopolitan created and donated by Grey Goose Vodka. Guests enjoyed drinks, appetizers, and a silent auction and Big Boards.

The program was emceed by Deborah Duncan of Great Day Houston and included presentations to the gala honorees and co-chairs, a video of NAM’s services, and an invocation led by NAM President & CEO Carole Little.

The live auction, led by auctioneer Judge Eric Andell, began as guests enjoyed their desserts. The live auction featured: two round trip, first class tickets on Continental to any of their worldwide destinations; an 11 x 15 Persian rug; a luxury suite for 18 at Reliant Stadium for the Texans vs. Titans game; a handmade quilt; and sponsorship of NAM”s Interfaith Hospitality Network. After dinner, guests danced to the sounds of Yvonne Washington & The Mix.

The event grossed over $430,000 for NAM’s programs and services.



NAM is a nonprofit, community-based social service agency that is supported by 43 congregations, 18 Service Partner organizations and more than 160 businesses Community Partners.