HOUSTON – The Star of Hope Mission hosted one of its biggest fundraisers of the year Monday at Roy Oaks Country Club.

The Swing for the Star Pro-Am brought together more than 70 golfers to raise vital funds for Star of Hope.

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FOX 26’s Caroline Collins served as emcee for the event.

The Star of Hope Women and Family Development Center provides a continuum of care, including crisis services through intensive programs offering stability, personal development and hope.

The establishment can accommodate up to 150 families and 180 single women.

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Shamika Hester is a mother of two young daughters and a survivor of domestic violence. They have been at Star of Hope for almost a year.

Meanwhile, Hester earned her GED and plans to move into permanent housing soon.

“Star of Hope helps me realize that I am powerful, that I am strong, that I am wanted. I am worthy of everything this life has to offer,” Hester said. “I think it was taken away from me. But as I had time to sit here and reevaluate and pull myself together, I realized I was okay. This place is more than just a refuge, it’s like my family.”

Star of Hope relies on donations and volunteers to continue serving Houston’s homeless population.