The stars were big and bright at the YES to YOUTH ‘It’s Written in the Stars’ gala

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Last weekend saw the annual gala for YES to YOUTH at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. Hundreds of attendees dressed to the nines and headed out for the 2022 gala, whose theme this year was It’s Written in the Stars.

The gigantic ballroom in the hotel – which just days previously had also played host to the Interfaith of The Woodlands gala and the Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Ball – looked better than ever as it was redressed to create a starry night of deep colors and bright lights. Photo booths, bars, a champagne table and bourbon bar, live music by vocalist/performer Mark Klentzman, and a five-star dinner awaited glammed-up eventgoers.

The mission of YES to YOUTH – Montgomery County Youth Services is strengthen the emotional and mental health development of youth and families by providing crisis intervention, counseling, and suicide prevention services. They provide a safe and nurturing home where abused, battered, sex-trafficked, homeless, and at-risk youth begin healing from the past and become empowered for the future. Their programs include:

• Individual, Group & Family Mental Health Counseling
• Crisis Intervention for Youth and Families
• Suicide Prevention for Youth & Families
• BridgeWay Emergency Youth Shelter (Ages 10-17)
• Street Outreach for Homeless Teens
• Healthy Supports Program for Pregnant & Parenting Teens
• Prevention Presentations and Crisis Counseling in Schools
• Decisions Parenting and Youth Skills Group
• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 888-756-8682

This year’s gala, with presenting sponsorship by Tricia & Jack Futcher, honored Leah & Dan Altom, Woodforest National Bank, and The Woodforest Charitable Foundation. Bret Strong was the master of ceremonies while Pat Tully conducted the live auction as representatives from Robichau’s Jewelry held a raffle for a pair of beautiful diamond stud earrings.