TREES
OF
HOPE
Celebrating more than 30 years of enriching and transforming the lives of children at Star of Hope
Our History
TREES OF HOPE HISTORY
1990
1996
2008
2009
2018
2021
2021
Trees of Hope
Founded
First
Holiday Gala
Bi-Annual
Shoe Event
Moms Matter
Toy Store
Program
To Date:
$11.1 Million to
Star of Hope
Trees of Hope Jr.
Trees of Hope was founded in 1990 by Carloss Morris, a long-time friend and donor of Star of Hope. He established Trees of Hope as a non-profit with the specific purpose to conduct fundraising activities for the exclusive benefit of Star of Hope, Houston's largest agency for the homeless.
Trees of Hope began as a 4-day festival of trees located in the lobby of the downtown Enterprise Plaza. The focal point was the decorated Christmas trees which created a Christmas wonderland. The honorary chair was then First Lady Barbara Bush and a little more than $45,000 was donated to Star of Hope.
The following year, 1991, the event was moved to the Westin Galleria where tickets were sold for $3 apiece for people of all ages to come and enjoy the week-long festival. In addition to trees, there was a gingerbread village and entertainment by children's choirs. Houston socialite and philanthropist Lynn Wyatt became the honorary chair, a position she has held for the last 29 years.
The following year, 1991, the event was moved to the Westin Galleria where tickets were sold for $3 apiece for people of all ages to come and enjoy the week-long festival. In addition to trees, there was a gingerbread village and entertainment by children's choirs. Houston socialite and philanthropist Lynn Wyatt became the honorary chair, a position she has held for the last 29 years.