Dallas, Texas -- Grant Halliburton Foundation announces its 16th annual Hope Party with a kickoff event at FRAME in Highland Park Village on Thursday, August 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. The special event will also introduce the 2025 Hope Party co-chairs, Karla Noone and Reed Robertson. Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the Foundation and its signature gala while shopping FRAME’s collection and enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by Sadelle’s.
Additionally, FRAME will donate 15 percent of sales to the Foundation from Wednesday, August 6 through Saturday, August 9.
The 16th annual Hope Party, presented by Christopher Barkley Foundation, is set for Friday, November 21 at The Statler in downtown Dallas. The event supports Grant Halliburton Foundation’s work in providing mental health education, resources and support to North Texas youth and their families.
“The Hope Party fuels our life-saving work in North Texas by supporting our critical mental health and suicide prevention programs and resources,” Kevin Hall, president of Grant Halliburton Foundation, said. “It’s a night to celebrate hope with a powerful purpose. Join us on November 21 to see how your support makes a difference.”
The evening features dinner, dancing to the music of AURA by Scott Michaels, an incredible live and silent auction, and the popular wine and spirits pull. New this year is an After Party featuring DJ Lucy Wrubel. The emcees for the evening are local TV personalities Steve Noviello from Fox 4 and Jenny Anchondo from CW33.
Event Schedule:
6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
7:00 p.m. Ballroom Doors Open
7:30 p.m. Dinner and Program
11:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. After Party with DJ Lucy Wrubel (NEW!)
Robertson, who co-chaired The Hope Party in 2024, has worked in the fashion industry for more than 18 years and serves as a personal shopper and stylist at Highland Park Village, where he provides personally curated shopping experiences. Robertson is also actively involved in the community, volunteering with Grant Halliburton Foundation and serving on event committees for the Children's Cancer Fund and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. He resides in Dallas with his partner, T.J. Griffin.
Noone is a personal stylist and the creative director behind the lifestyle brand Style with Karla. She has been actively involved with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Birthday Party Project and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. She and her husband, Andrew, are proud parents to Kevin (13) and Alex (11). Their family is passionate about supporting youth mental health, especially through the Hope Squad program at their sons’ school, where Kevin is a Hope Squad member.
Co-chairs Noone and Robertson said they are honored to lead the event and hope it inspires the community to champion youth mental health.
“We’re honored to help advance the important work of Grant Halliburton Foundation and to be part of an event that brings the community together to support children and youth mental health,” Noone and Robertson said.
To attend the kickoff event at FRAME, RSVP to hopeparty@granthalliburton.org by August 5.
Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities for The Hope Party opened on Thursday, July 24 at GrantHalliburton.org/hopeparty. Individual tickets go on sale in September.
About Grant Halliburton Foundation
Grant Halliburton Foundation was established in 2006 in memory of a Dallas teen who battled depression and bipolar disorder for several years before his suicide death at the age of 19. The Foundation that bears his name works to help prevent suicide by providing education, resources, and support for children, teen, and young adult mental health. Over the past 19 years, the Foundation has provided mental health education and training to more than 350,000 students, educators, parents, and professionals. The Foundation also offers help and support through HereForTexas.com and the Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line. These free community tools provide easy access for Texans seeking information and resources for mental health and substance abuse. Learn more at GrantHalliburton.org.
