Emergency Chaplain Group, a nonprofit organization that offers crisis chaplaincy services to emergency service personnel and their families, has announced a special event for Thursday, August 8 – the Hope for Heroes Pre-Gala Sponsorship Event. Celebrating past, present, and future VIPS and other sponsors and supporters of the annual Hope for Heroes Gala, the event will be held at Penthouse 407 of The Shoreline at Waterpoint, located at 199 Waterpoint Court in Montgomery. The festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. and conclude at 8:00 p.m.

At the pre-gala event, attendees can enjoy poolside bar service, appetizers, and ‘Beach Vibe’ music while being recognized for their contributions to Emergency Chaplain Group and its annual gala, taking place on Saturday, October 12 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott & Convention Center. The spotlight performer for the gala will be Michael Israel, the original ‘Speed Painter’ who has millions of fans worldwide including celebrities, Fortune 100 CEOs and United States Presidents. His work has raise millions of dollars for more than 100 charities worldwide.

“We are honored to be hosting this event for such a worthy organization,” said Jim Winkler of Winkler Developments and The Shoreline. “We have about a dozen friendly staff members ready to take guests on guided tours of the first premier luxury midrise condominium located on the shores of Lake Conroe.”

Sponsorship opportunities for the “Hope for Heroes” gala are available at various levels. More information can be found on the website at www.emchap.org/gala or by emailing hopeforheroes@emchap.org.

Emergency Chaplain Group, founded in 1998, is a group of specially trained chaplains who respond to the needs of the first responder community both on-scene and “behind-scene,” with an emphasis on Critical Incident Stress and Post Traumatic Stress services. The services offered by the group are without regard to religious affiliation (or lack thereof). For more information, visit www.emchap.org or call 855.4EM.CHAP (855.436.2427).