Destination Hope gala marks fifth anniversary March 7

  • Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County Chief Executive Officer Marissa Austin, left, and Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, right, during the first Destination Hope gala at Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center five years ago. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center
    Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County Chief Executive Officer Marissa Austin, left, and Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, right, during the first Destination Hope gala at Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center five years ago. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center

    Destination Hope — a gala that benefits both the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center and Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County — is celebrating its fifth birthday. And organizers say this year’s gala will be one for the books.

    Over the years, the nonprofits said they have seen the community support in growing the event. From 400 attendees in its first year to nearly 600 la…