What: Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support 40th anniversary celebration

Where: Crown Block restaurant at Reunion Tower

The 411: As the sun began to set over Dallas, about 200 guests gathered atop Reunion Tower on August 21 to toast the 40th anniversary of Genesis Women's Shelter & Support. The celebration acknowledged four decades of providing shelter, safety, and support to thousands of women and children fleeing domestic violence across greater Dallas.

When patrons stepped off the elevator into Crown Block, they were greeted by a violin serenade against white floral arrangements by Willow and Moss, a balloon display from Pop of Posh, and a slideshow of Genesis milestones shown on screens.

Attendees dined from food stations serving Parmesan champagne risotto, gnocchi, roasted prime rib, charcuterie, and more. A dessert station offered crème brûlée doughnuts, peanut butter chocolate mousse cakes, Key lime pie, and cotton candy spun on site.

Genesis board chair Ashlee Kleinert (who owns Crown Block with husband Chris Kleinert) welcomed guests and introduced Genesis CEO Jan Langbein.

"You have made a difference in the city of Dallas for the women and children who have believed in you," Langbein told the roomful of supporters. "And their lives are different because you took the time, because you answered the call.”

Dallas County commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, together with deputy mayor pro tem Gay Donnell Willis and Dallas city councilmember Adam Bazaldua, concluded the evening by presenting a 40th anniversary resolution to Genesis.

Who: Britney Bazaldua, Judge Clay Jenkins, Misaki Collins, Brandon Dean, Kelly Slaven, Jessica Brazeal, Becky Park, Michael Park, Emily Blair, Sarah Staats, and hundreds more guests and supporters of Genesis.