The Laughing Matters Gala

Family Houston, in our 120th year of service to our neighbors – strengthening financial stability for the resource-limited, providing basic needs support to the underserved, and reducing barriers to mental health access for all – is thrilled to present the Laughing Matters Gala on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at The Revaire.

As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we aim to bring awareness to this important topic through a night of community, celebration, fundraising, and laughter. The debut of our first comedy night gala will feature a nationally televised comedian and author, Gary Gulman. Today, Gulman performs sold-out shows to audiences nationwide and is featured in four comedy specials on Comedy Central, HBO, Max, and Netflix. His comedic work is both hilarious and inspiring, revolving around his mental health challenges as he openly shares his struggles with anxiety and depression.

The event, chaired by Kim & David Pitts, will honor Community Service Awardees, the Garcia- Pratts Family. This year’s honorees have made significant contributions to improving the lives of others in our community through outstanding service, commitment, and leadership.

To learn more about this event or to secure your sponsorship, please reach out to Taylor Grimes, Director of Individual Giving, at (713) 861-4849 ext. 7863 or [email protected].

Laughing Matters Gala Sponsorship Levels 2025

Center Stage - $100,000

Exclusive title sponsor
First class, round-trip transportation to the venue
Premier seating for 12, premium wine, and private wait staff
12 tickets to the exclusive afterparty with the night’s entertainment, a nationally televised comedian
Recognition on all printed event collateral, familyhouston.org, and verbally during the
program
Complimentary valet parking
Commemorative gift for the sponsor and their guests

Spotlight - $50,000

Front row seating for 12
Six tickets to the exclusive afterparty with the night’s entertainment, a nationally televised comedian
Recognition on all printed event collateral and verbally during the program
Complimentary valet parking
Commemorative gift for the sponsor and their guests

Major - $25,000

Table for 10
Four tickets to the exclusive afterparty with the night’s entertainment, a nationally televised comedian
Recognition on all printed event collateral
Complimentary valet parking

Star - $10,000

Table for 10
Two tickets to the exclusive afterparty with the night’s entertainment, a nationally televised comedian
Recognition on all printed event collateral
Complimentary valet parking

Premier - $5,000

Table for 10
Recognition on the program and event website
Complimentary valet parking

Individual Tickets

One at $750
Couples Ticket at $1,400

Tickets to After Party

One at $150
Couples Ticket at $250

Underwriting Opportunities

Entertainment Sponsor – $25,000 (receives all benefits of Major sponsorship level)
Exclusive After Party Sponsor – $15,000 (all benefits of Premier sponsor + 10 tickets to the after party)
Wine Pull Sponsor – $10,000 (includes all benefits of Premier sponsor)
Invitation Sponsor – $2,500 (includes logo/name on the invitation as well as two tickets to the Gala)