Laura Khouri

Thank You for Joining Us at the 10th Annual Brighter Futures Luncheon!

We are deeply grateful for your support, which helped make this event a tremendous success. Thanks to your generosity, we raised an incredible $225,000, a significant contribution to advancing our mission of empowering those affected by domestic violence.

A special thank you to our co-presenting sponsorsLaura Khouri & Michael K. Hayde and Lido House, their unwavering commitment made this event possible. Your support is instrumental in helping us make a lasting impact.

 

We look forward to welcoming you all back next year to continue this important work together!

Margaret & Richard Bayston

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible sponsors for making this event possible. Your generosity and support play a vital role in helping us provide safety, shelter, and hope to survivors of domestic violence. We are truly grateful for your partnership in this important work.

Melissa Olson

Committee Chair - 10th Annual Brighter Futures

Tablescapes That Did the Talking

Crystal Heart Awardees
Brighter Futures Committee
Orange County Sheriffs Department
special appearance by Richard
Our Amazing Board

Photo Op!

The afternoon continued with an eye-opening discussion led by Annie and Amy on the evolving dangers of AI and technology in both teen dating violence and protecting loved ones from digital exploitation. They shared real-world examples, including cases where AI was misused for harassment and exploitation, underscoring the urgent need for thoughtful, ethical technology use and education among youth and families.

On behalf of all of us at Laura’s House, thank you for your incredible generosity and support at our 10th Annual Brighter Futures Luncheon.

For more than 30 years, we’ve walked alongside survivors of domestic violence, offering hope, healing, and a path forward. Your commitment makes this work possible.

Together, we are breaking the cycle—and building brighter futures grounded in peace, safety, and possibility.