2025 Taste the Difference

Communities In Schools – Bay Area invites you to join us for the 5th Annual Taste the Difference tasting event presented by The Jones Family, a celebration of community and a commitment to students in need across Clear Creek ISD and Dickinson ISD. This year’s theme, “Portraits of Possibility,” shines a light on the boundless potential within every student—the power to shape their own future when surrounded by a caring and supportive community. Enjoy an unforgettable evening sampling the Bay Area’s finest cuisine and beverages, while helping create brighter futures for local students—both inside the classroom and far beyond.

SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor

The Jones Family

Commencement Sponsors

Barrios Technology

BIC Alliance

D'Anne Conrad

H-E-B

Ironside Developments Concrete + Construction

LuLu Popham

Ralph and Stacy Vasami

Rob Challenger and Kristi Nations - Challenger and William Daya and Mariel Diplan

Centerpiece Sponsor

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Entertainment Sponsor

AMOCO Federal Credit Union

Picture Day Sponsor

HomeTown Bank, N.A.

Silent Auction Sponsor

Brockway Commercial

Live Auction Sponsor

McRee Ford

Toast to Students Sponsor

Frost Bank

Graduate Sponsors

Ally Medical Emergency Room

Elitecare Emergency Hospital

Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc.

Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP

Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union

M & M

Memorial Hermann

PBK

UTMB Health

Tramon Mark

Yvonne and Shep Perrin

Student Achievement Sponsor

Del Papa Distributing

Noon Mirch Kitchen + Bar

VENDORS

6666 Grit & Glory

Bay Oaks Country Club

Del Papa Distributing

Galveston Bay Brewing

Gentle Ben Spirits

Haak Wines

Lakewood Yacht Club

Lil' Outriggers Hula Bar and Grill

Maggiano's Little Italy

Noon Mirch Kitchen + Bar

Opus Bistro & Steakhouse

Opus Ocean Grille

Pier 6

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans

Schafer's Coastal Bar & Grille

Scrumptious

Seabrook Cheese Co.

Slate Table + Bar

South Shore Harbour Country Club

Sundance Grill

The Chopping Block

Titanium Tequila

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar

Yard House