Christian Community Service Center's Azalea Gala

Some 675 interested people turned out at the Post Oak Hotel for the 28th annual Azalea Gala, which raised more than $835,000 to help expand the resources of Christian Community Service Center’s social service programs. Those provide emergency food, financial assistance, employment coaching, vocational training and youth services to Houstonians in need.

The evening honored Laura and the Rev. Russell Levenson, retired rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church. CCSC board chair Jeanie Arnold presented the Levensons with the Azalea Gala 2025 honoree Award, celebrating their hands-on partnership with CCSC to alleviate the effects of poverty in Houston.