Grant Halliburton Foundation, Galleria Dallas Partner for ‘Live in Hope’ Gallery Wall

By Amy McCloskey | Senior Director of Events

By Amy McCloskey | Senior Director of Events

More than 540 supporters attended The Hope Party on Friday, November 18, 2022 at The Factory in Deep Ellum. The 13th annual sold-out event raised a record $430,000 to support Grant Halliburton Foundation’s work to provide education, resources and support for children, teen and young adult mental health.

Honorary chairs Lael and Peter Brodsky talked about their personal experience with mental health and the importance of helping all people to feel understood and to know they’re not alone.

Event co-chairs Jennifer Burns and Diana Hamilton welcomed attendees and thanked donors, sponsors and underwriters for their support, including valet underwriter and Ruby Sponsor, Sewell Automotive, and Entertainment Underwriter, Leigh Anne and Dave Clark

This year, the co-chairs introduced the Tribute Wall, an opportunity to honor or remember someone special and support mental health and suicide prevention.

Foundation Co-founder and Executive Chairman Vanita Halliburton and Foundation

President Kevin Hall took the stage together to share some of the organization’s milestones over the past year, including the growth of its mental health education programs; the continued expansion of the Thrive strategy to more schools; co-hosting the first-ever Hope Squad conference, which drew more than 1,500 Hope Squad students from across North Texas; the launch of GHF YP, a young professionals group with more than 100 members; and the move to Pegasus Park in April—a brilliant vision from Lyda Hill Philanthropies to create a community of nonprofits working collaboratively.

Guests were treated to a delicious dinner from Vestals Catering and a fabulous silent and live auction that included trips, experiences and one-of-a-kind items.

After the live auction, attendees danced the night away to the music of STRATOSPHERE

by Scott Michaels Entertainment

Steve

Noviello

, Fox 4 News consumer reporter, served as master of ceremonies.

Join Grant Halliburton Foundation on Friday, November 17, 2023 for the 14th annual Hope Party. More details will be announced soon.

Each month, Galleria Dallas partners with a local or national charity to shine a spotlight on their work. Last September, Grant Halliburton Foundation was chosen to partner with Galleria Dallas for a charity gallery wall, designed to educate the public about the signs of depression and suicidal thinking and offer resources for help. The exhibit, titled “Live in Hope,” aimed to change the conversation about mental health and offer hope to those who are struggling. This was especially important during the month of September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month. The wall showcased the Foundation’s lifesaving and life-changing work in North Texas.

“Having the ‘Live in Hope’ exhibit in such a prominent space in Galleria Dallas was a great way to expand our reach in the community, especially during National Suicide Prevention Month,” T.J. Griffin, senior director of communications, said. “For 17 years now, Grant Halliburton Foundation has brought help, hope and peace of mind to youth and their families. Our goal is to be the ‘go to’ organization for those who need mental health resources in North Texas.”