In recognition of the Charter for Compassion's 10th anniversary, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner signs a Proclamation, declaring November 12, 2019, the “Charter for Compassion 10th Anniversary Day in Houston.” Link to copy of Proclamation.
Celebrating 10 Years of Compassion in Action
October 22, 2019 - Compassionate Houston Board members and representatives of partner organizations receive a Proclamation from Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Pictured from left to right: Sean Fitzpatrick Executive Director Jung Center Houston; Council Member District K Martha Castex-Tatum; CH Board President Pam Lewis; CH Founder Rev. Betty Adams; CH Board member Anita Long; Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner; CH VP Communications Barbara Homann; Bob Meyer Executive Director Dawn Mountain; CH Board member Bob Buthorn; CH Board member Ed Halloran.
Enjoy a short video of this exceptional day. For a full-length 8-minute recording on our Celebrate page, click here.
Read on for more information on the 10th Anniversary, including Partner events, and Karen Armstrong, founder of the Charter for Compassion, who visited Houston for a lecture on her newest book on Monday, November 11.
KAREN ARMSTRONG IN HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Proclamation surrounded by Karen Armstrong, the Charter’s founder; David Dahlin, Charter for Compassion Executive Director at the time, and Pam Lewis, Compassionate Houston Board Chair.