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Celebrating AVDA’s 40th anniversary, the 2020 Home Safe Home Gala, chaired by Vanessa and Chuck Ames, will feature some of Houston’s top chefs and their culinary creations expertly paired with wines. Participating chefs are Joe Cervantez, Brennan’s; Giancarlo Ferrara, Amalfi; Maria Gonzalez, Benjy’s; Robert Del Grande, The Annie/Turner’s; Sasha Grumman, Rosalie Italian Soul; Dominick Lee, Alligator Pear Hospitality; Rebecca Mason | Fluff Bake Bar; Kevin Naderi, Roost; Randi & Bryant Reckling, True Craft Market & Catering; Fernando Rios, Weights and Measures.

During the event, the Joseph D. Jamail Award for Justice will be presented to Dori Kornfeld Goldman. Tony Bradfield will receive AVDA’s Heart of Houston Award for “exemplary service to Houston and its citizens through philanthropy and volunteerism.” The National Council of Jewish Women – Houston Section will be honored with the Faithful Founders Award.