New Member Onboarding is your official welcome to GenNow Network Houston and the start of getting connected in a meaningful way. This session is designed to introduce you to who we are, how we show up in Houston, and the many ways you can plug in right away. You’ll meet fellow young professionals, hear more about our mission and signature events, and walk away with a clear understanding of how your time, talent, and network can make a real impact.
Date: April 14, 2026
Time: 6pm
Location: ACS Office – 701 N. Post Oak Rd. Suite 210
GenNow Network Houston will be hosting dinner at the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Houston, serving a warm meal to guests and their caregivers who are in Houston for cancer treatment. It is a meaningful opportunity for our members to step outside of the event space and into direct service, offering not just food but encouragement and connection during a challenging season.
Following dinner, our board will gather for its quarterly meeting, continuing the important work of growing GenNow’s impact in support of the American Cancer Society mission. It is an evening that reflects both who we serve and how we lead.
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Houston Hope Lodge – 6801 Ardmore St, Houston, TX 77054
GenNow Network Houston’s upcoming Mentorship Board Meeting will feature a special conversation with Kevin Scroggins of USI, who will join us to share his professional journey, his personal experience with cancer, and the path that led him to become an author. His story reflects resilience, leadership, and the power of perspective, offering meaningful insight for young professionals navigating both career growth and life’s unexpected challenges.
This mentorship-focused gathering is designed to foster candid dialogue, strengthen connections between emerging and established leaders, and create space for learning that extends beyond the boardroom.
Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 5:30pm
Location: TBD
Join our 3rd Annual Houston Hope Lodge Lights of Hope Display on September 10th, 2026 at 5:30pm. Together, we will honor those impacted by cancer and send a powerful message to our nation’s leaders that more funding is needed for cancer research, prevention, and to improve the quality of life for patients, and their families. Our passionate cancer-fighting advocates will stand united to show that defeating cancer must remain our top priority.
Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Houston Hope Lodge – 6801 Ardmore St, Houston, TX 77054
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GenNow Network Houston is excited to support Novum Foundation Trivia Night, a fun, fast-paced evening of trivia, dinner, drinks, and friendly competition that helps raise funds for great causes like the American Cancer Society. During Trivia Night, teams battle it out for bragging rights while enjoying food and drinks at Tom’s Watch Bar in Houston, all in the spirit of community and giving back.
We are one of the four beneficiaries of the funds raised that night, which means your participation or volunteer support helps fuel impact right here in our city. Whether you come as a player or lend a hand behind the scenes, it’s a lively, meaningful way to connect, have fun and support causes that matter.
Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 5:30
Location: Tom’s Watch Bar – 1201 Caroline St Suite #161, Houston, TX 77002
Contact: Erin at [email protected]
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Join GenNow Network Houston for Meet the Pearls at Brennan’s, an evening dedicated to celebrating the remarkable leaders selected as this year’s Shuck Cancer Pearl Honorees. Hosted at the iconic Brennan’s of Houston, this special gathering shines a spotlight on individuals who exemplify service, leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing the mission of the American Cancer Society.
Meet the Pearls offers a chance to connect with fellow supporters, hear the inspiring stories behind our honorees, and build momentum as we look ahead to Shuck Cancer. It is a celebration of impact, community, and the leaders helping move our mission forward in Houston.
Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Location: Brennan’s Houston – 3300 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006
Contact: Erin at [email protected]
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GenNow Network Houston’s Member Meeting is where connection turns into action. Join fellow members for important updates, final event details, and clear next steps as we head into Shuck Cancer. As our last meeting before the big night, it’s all about alignment, energy, and making sure every detail is locked in.
Together, we will build the momentum that carries us into an unforgettable event in support of the American Cancer Society.
Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 5:30
Location: TBD
The Houston GenNow Network invites you to join us at our annual Shuck Cancer Houston event on November 19, 2026! Your support will make a meaningful difference in the American Cancer Society’s mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Save lives, Shuck Cancer! The evening will feature wine and oyster pairings and non-oyster cuisine from top local seafood eateries, live music, silent auction and more. The American Cancer Society will also have the pleasure of recognizing top achievements from the Shuck Cancer Pearl Honorees and community partners.
Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Location: Silver Street Studios at Sawyer Yards
Contact: Erin at [email protected]
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