The Family Place will present the final Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon. Since its inception in 1996, the Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon has honored more than 40 leaders whose compassion and vision have helped transform the future for families impacted by domestic violence. This last gathering will celebrate all the voices and trailblazers who have built a lasting legacy.

The Family Place will honor Effie Dennison with the final Texas Trailblazer Award, and Jan Langbein, CEO of Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, will be presented with the Paige Flink Award in recognition of her decades of leadership in empowering survivors.

Guests will hear from keynote speaker Christie Brinkley, legendary supermodel, entrepreneur, advocate, and survivor, and will feature a mission moment with Sabrina Greenlee, founder of S.M.O.O.T.H., Inc.

Proceeds from the final luncheon will directly support The Family Place’s comprehensive services, including safe housing, counseling, legal support, skills training and violence prevention education, all provided free of charge in English and in Spanish.