T he YES to YOUTH gala shimmered with purpose as everyone gathered at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott hotel. By the end of the night, the event raised nearly $1 million for critical youth services in Montgomery County. Dubbed a Bridgeway to a Brighter Future and co-chaired by Evan Berlin , Shannon Regan and Amber Scheer , the night honored William Malone Jr. and The Rotary Club of The Woodlands for their continued support.

“For more than 46 years, YES to YOUTH has been a place of refuge and restoration for youth in crisis,” YES to Youth CEO Michelle Kooken says. “We walk with them to remind them that they’re not alone or forgotten. The youth in our community need us now so much more than ever before.”

Kooken called out the staggering demand for the organization’s services. “In 2

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