
Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 6, 2024 - Friday, May 10, 2024
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Enter a teacher for a chance to win some goodies.
The flyer on the right has all of the details.
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In 2019, Daniel established this supply drive via the
Young Emerging Leaders to help and support the animals at the Port Arthur Animal Shelter. Along with the help of the queens of the Hispanic Heritage Festival and YEL members, we are able to bring some happiness to these sweet animals during the holiday season. We also promote the page in hopes of getting them adopted to loving homes.
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Donation list and information will be posted on or before November 1, 2023.



The past two years, Cruz Events LLC has raffled a Welcome Back to School backdrop for local districts. This year we will be doing something a bit different to support the schools. Praying everyone has a safe and successful school year.

Since 2021, Cruz Events LLC has donated $9,000.00 to support local cat rescues!
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These are three of the cat rescues that we have supported over the years in one form or another. Click on their pictures to visit their page for more information.
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This is a news article which highlights one of the fundraisers we conducted to help these fur babies.

CPR Training at DAR

Food Drive - Charlotte's Cupboard

SETX Event Industry Business Spotlight 2024
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John & Jeff Ortiz
Ortiz Menswear & Bridal
We recognized a local business that has been serving the area for over 40 years. They provide quality product, quality customer service, and gives back to the community. Congratulations on their new location Ortiz Menswear Mid County at Central Mall which is where it all began. Wishing them continued prosperity in all of their business ventures. Shop local and check them out. Part of our mission is to spotlight local event industry businesses. The Cruz Events Inspire Awards were established to support and give back. #OrtizMenswearAndBridal #ShopLocal #CruzEventsInspireAwards​​
In The Community
Inaugural - Cruz Events LLC Awards
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Marlene Castro - Awarded with the Team Member Dedication - Marlene has been a part of the team even before Cruz Events was what it is now. We appreciate and recognize her dedication to making this venture a successful one.
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Joana Green - Awarded with the Event Business of the Year 2023 - Joana has shown her dedication to her business not only in growth, but in sustainability to offer a wide variety of services. She’s a true inspiration to all business owners who have a drive and work ethic for continued success.
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Ashley Woodard Arvie - Awarded with the Team Member of the Year 2023 - Ashley has been with us for a few years now and she started as a helper of any task asked of her. Two years ago I told her she would either take over the balloon installs or we would stop offering the service. She agreed to lead it and well, that was the best thing that could have happened. She’s on her way to being the best balloon artist in the state of Texas.

SETX Event Industry Business Spotlight 2024
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Jessica Torres
Poppin' Events LLC
We recognized a local business that turned 2 in February. They stand out with their balloon designs, beautiful backdrops, and wonderful customer service. The owner, Jessica, is also well known for her branding content on TikTok where she has a whopping 31.9K followers. We know it’s only the beginning and wish her the best in all she does. Shop local and check her out. Part of our mission is to spotlight local event industry businesses. The Cruz Events Inspire Awards were established to support and give back. #PoppinEvents #ShopLocal #CruzEventsInspireAwards​​

We are in the planing stages for something awesome this year to continue supporting and showcasing the local event-planning industry. Stay tuned for some breaking news that will INSPIRE you. #WeCollaborate #ShopLocal #CruzEvents #CruzEventsInspireAwards #WeCanMakeItSomethingBeautiful

SETX Event Industry Business Spotlight 2024
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Stephanie Do
La Belle Fleur Wedding Designs & Events
We recognized a local business that has created an impact for over 20 years. They are known for their stunning and classy designs. We are thankful for Stephanie Do’s dedication to bringing attention to detail and showing us that SETX events can be grand and luxurious. She is an engineer by trade, florist at heart, and true event industry visionary. #TheEventOG #LaBelleFleur Part of our mission is to spotlight local event industry businesses. The Cruz Events Inspire Awards were established to support and give back. #ShopLocal #CruzEventsInspireAwards​​
Lamar University Hispanic Graduation Celebration - Backdrop Sponsorship

When you support Cruz Events LLC, you are supporting your community.

BISD Events
- Floral Sponsor
Benefit for Isla - Backdrop Sponsorship

Alzheimer's Kickoff
- Decor Sponsor

Memorial High School -
Spirit Sponsor

Cruz Events LLC has been a part of sponsorships and offered discounts to meaningful events since its start in 2016. Sponsorships have come in the form of community activities, school functions, and local small business banquets. Donations have been focused on school functions such as proms which are a very special moment for students and for local nonprofits who are always doing something grand!
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Krewe of Aurora Ball
Sponsorship
Miss Southeast Texas Pageant -
Balloon Sponsor


Cattle Baron Ball
Sponsorship

Nederland Little Dribblers

Connect Realty Cancer Benefit - Decor Sponsor

SBDC Banquet - Decor Sponsor

Mardi Gras Purse Bingo Sponsorship
Highland Park Elementary School - NISD Balloon Sponsor


United Way SETX
Sponsorship


MLK Youth
Awards Night
GTBR
Showdown






Bridge City Chamber
Hot Air Glow Balloon Festival
BISD
Floral Donation
Community Article
GTBR
2024 Safety Awards
BBB
Women's Conference
BBB
Spark Leadership Conference
Meet the 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients
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Ashley Collins - Beaumont United High School



Angelique Randall - NISD: Nederland High School
Kaylei Ballard - Port Arthur - Woodrow Wilson ECHS
Meet the 2023-2024
Scholarship Selections Committee




Read our story here.
Thank you to our sponsors Team Castelan for your dedication to this mission.

To date, Cruz Events LLC, with the support of other local businesses, has awarded (3) scholarships totaling $3,500.00 since 2021.

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Past Scholarship Recipients​
Meet the 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipient
Jesus Saucedo Bucio
Graduate of Memorial High School

Meet the 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients
Jennifer Estupinan & Alenka Porras-Lujan
Both graduates of Woodrow Wilson-ECHS
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Scholarship Selections Committee
Gloria Arceneaux, Erika Banda-Meza, John Rollins, and Tania Castelan
