2026 Humble Beginnings Luncheon

Please save the date for Austin Street Center’s signature luncheon, Humble Beginnings, on Friday, October 16, 2026, in the Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.

This year marks the 26th annual event and features the theme “Unlocking Hope: Where Healing Has a Home.” The luncheon is chaired by Lindsay & George Billingsley and Connie & Nick Babikian and presented by Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt.

We are honored to welcome tennis legend, entrepreneur, and global advocate for equality Venus Williams as this year’s keynote speaker. With seven Grand Slam titles, five Wimbledon championships, and four Olympic gold medals, Williams is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished athletes in sports history and champions wellness, entrepreneurship, and gender equality around the world.

With your support and attendance, Humble Beginnings will raise critical funds and awareness surrounding homelessness in our community while advancing Austin Street Center’s mission to provide safe shelter and pathways to housing for North Texans experiencing homelessness.