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2026 Literacy Lights the Way Luncheon

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Location

The Post Oak Hotel
1600 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77027
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Date & Time

Thursday, 04/16/2026
11:30am CDT - 1:00pm CDT
Add to Calendar 04/16/2026 11:30:00 AM 04/16/2026 01:00:00 PM America/Chicago 2026 Literacy Lights the Way Luncheon Our 2026 Literacy Lights the Way Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Post Oak Hotel in Houston. This year’s luncheon will be chaired by Jennifer Jeffery, Susan Neuhaus, and Sushma Yalamanchili, and Underwriting Chairs Jamie Grissom and Katherine Kardesch. We are delighted to honor Becky and Mark Hobson for their commitment to literacy and their long-time support of Neuhaus Education Center.  The 2026 Keynote Speaker will be former Commissioner of Education for the State of Tennessee (2019–2023), Penny Schwinn. The Post Oak Hotel 1600 W Loop S Houston, TX 77027

Price

$150 - $25,000

About This Event

Our 2026 Literacy Lights the Way Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Post Oak Hotel in Houston. This year’s luncheon will be chaired by Jennifer Jeffery, Susan Neuhaus, and Sushma Yalamanchili, and Underwriting Chairs Jamie Grissom and Katherine Kardesch. We are delighted to honor Becky and Mark Hobson for their commitment to literacy and their long-time support of Neuhaus Education Center.  The 2026 Keynote Speaker will be former Commissioner of Education for the State of Tennessee (2019–2023), Penny Schwinn.

About This Event

Our 2026 Literacy Lights the Way Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Post Oak Hotel in Houston. This year’s luncheon will be chaired by Jennifer Jeffery, Susan Neuhaus, and Sushma Yalamanchili, and Underwriting Chairs Jamie Grissom and Katherine Kardesch. We are delighted to honor Becky and Mark Hobson for their commitment to literacy and their long-time support of Neuhaus Education Center.  The 2026 Keynote Speaker will be former Commissioner of Education for the State of Tennessee (2019–2023), Penny Schwinn.

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The Post Oak Hotel
1600 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77027

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Valet will be available for guests for $15 per car. Self parking is unavailable. We encourage attendees to carpool or use a rideshare service such as Alto, Lyft, or Uber.

Location

The Post Oak Hotel
1600 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77027
Get Directions

Date & Time

Thursday, 04/16/2026
11:30am CDT - 1:00pm CDT
Add to Calendar 04/16/2026 11:30:00 AM 04/16/2026 01:00:00 PM America/Chicago 2026 Literacy Lights the Way Luncheon Our 2026 Literacy Lights the Way Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Post Oak Hotel in Houston. This year’s luncheon will be chaired by Jennifer Jeffery, Susan Neuhaus, and Sushma Yalamanchili, and Underwriting Chairs Jamie Grissom and Katherine Kardesch. We are delighted to honor Becky and Mark Hobson for their commitment to literacy and their long-time support of Neuhaus Education Center.  The 2026 Keynote Speaker will be former Commissioner of Education for the State of Tennessee (2019–2023), Penny Schwinn. The Post Oak Hotel 1600 W Loop S Houston, TX 77027

Price

$150 - $25,000