Not My Son (“NMS”) – a Black women led non-profit organization dedicated to reforming city and national systems of oppression – will present its third annual gala “Picture This”, at High Point Event Center on Saturday, December 3, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The fundraising event will feature a seated dinner catered by Chef Felicia Guimont of Southern Best Catering, entertainment, a performance by the Black Dance Theater, an awards spotlight of influential community leaders, and more. Since its inception, NMS has impacted over 9,000 community members through its initiatives from monthly cleanups, food distribution, voter registration assistance, leadership programs and more for South and East Dallas residents.
Hosted by LeTitia Owens (Owens Media Productions), the gala’s fundraising goal of $150,000 will assist the organization with its critical operations work, in an effort to continue its impact within the DFW community for the 2023 year.
“I am truly honored to share a night of celebration with the DFW community as we picture what Not My Son will grow into – especially as we step into a new season of servitude and impact in the community,” said Not My Son Founder, Tramonica Brown. “We look forward to inviting supporters, advocates, stakeholders and the community to this celebratory event.”
The 2022 “Picture This” gala is led by distinguished honorary chairs: Crystal Chism (City of Desoto’s City Council Place 6) and Adam Bazaldua (Dallas City Council District 7), who have both shown an overwhelming commitment to the mission and success of the Not My Son organization. Previous and current supporters also include Beto O’Rourke, DART, and many others.
Doors to the gala will open at 7:00 p.m., with the dress code being formal attire. (The dress code will be strictly enforced.) Event proceeds will go to benefit the Not My Son organization. Tickets begin at $125 for General Admission and $175 for VIP seats, and can be purchased at notmysondallas.org/3rd-annual-gala.
About Not My SonNot My Son (“NMS”) is a 501 (c)(3) purpose-driven organization aiming to expand its programs and services throughout communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in an effort to help those in need. NMS is focused on building community relationships while taking direct action in the community through its main key pillars of: community outreach, social activism and civic engagement. The mission is to empower underrepresented voices and to distribute and provide resources to those in the community who need them the most.
