BAYTOWN, TX — As residents in the local community continue to recover after Hurricane Harvey, the Lee College Foundation has decided to postpone its 32nd annual gala until November.
Originally scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 21, at Sylvan Beach Pavilion, the Lee College Foundation Gala is now set for Friday, Nov. 10, at the same location. Foundation board members decided to delay the event — which raises money for scholarships and other forms of student support — out of respect for those affected by Harvey and working to rebuild after the storm.
“There are some who were virtually unaffected by Harvey, but there are many that were devastated,” said Pam Warford, executive director of Foundation and Resource Development. “In respect for those who are suffering, we felt that a postponement was in order. We care very much about those with losses, but still know that our mission is to assist students in their pursuit of higher education.”
The foundation will be sending letters about the rescheduled gala to all those who have already received invitations, with additional correspondence to follow.