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A Home Away from Home

Hospitality House Celebrates 18 Years of Service

Article by Lauren Mebane

Photography by Hess Photography by Heather Draper

Originally published in Tulsa City Lifestyle

Hospitality House of Tulsa celebrated its 18th year of providing a home away from home for families in medical crisis with Hospitality Under the Stars on Thursday, Sept. 21 at The University of Tulsa’s Lorton Performance Center. Jennifer Potts was Event Chair and The University of Tulsa and Eric Schick, CFO at The University of Tulsa, hosted the event.

Guests enjoyed a catered dinner from Ludger’s, a silent auction, inspiring family stories, and a performance from Dueling Pianos International on the big stage in the theatre.

“We had a night to remember at The University of Tulsa’s Lorton Performance Center,” said Toni Moore, Hospitality House of Tulsa President and CEO. “Since we opened our doors in 2006, more than 8,200 families have benefited from Hospitality House of Tulsa’s services, including lodging, meals, transportation assistance, laundry and prayer support. Because of this event, we were able to bring in $154,658 to support our families traveling in medical crisis. Thank you to all of our sponsors and to everyone who generously supported our mission on that evening!”

Event sponsors included C&G Emanuel Foundation, Joe and Jean Holliman Family Foundation, Jennifer and Joe Potts, Master’s Plan Church Design & Construction, Ascension St. John, Cate Chiropractic Center, First Bank of Owasso, Don and Barbara Thornton Family Foundation, TTCU Cares Foundation, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS), ONEOK, Dr. Adel Barkat, Ron and Lynn Gibson, Luxe Furniture & Design, Preston Smith PLLC Certified Public Accountants, Tom’s Outdoor Living, Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills, Maria and Caleb Brown, Tulsa Ballet, Imperial, Tedford Insurance and Brookshire Grocery Company.

To learn more about Hospitality House of Tulsa’s mission visit hhtulsa.org or call 918.794.0088 to schedule a tour of the facilities.

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