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Boat People SOS-Houston empowers and supports communities through social and legal services, focusing on education, health, and civic engagement to promote liberty and dignity for all individuals and families in Houston.

A Decade of Flavor. A Decade of Impact.Ready for a delicious showdown? Our 10th Annual Banh Mi Cookoff Fundraiser will have you stuck going back and forth with its varied, delicious creations. For 10 incredible years, this event has brought the Houston community together to celebrate culture, sample a variety of foods, and support a vital cause. We&#39;re bringing together chefs from across the Houston area, old competitors and new, to put their unique gourmet spin on the classic Vietnamese sandwich. Come and taste how incredible the traditional banh mi can truly become. At the event, you&#39;ll have the opportunity to taste different banh mi creations that you won&#39;t find at a regular restaurant, vote for the chef you believe deserves the People&#39;s Choice, hear from distinguished judges as they pick their number one, and even bring home some tips to make your own delicious banh mi! Click <a fr-original-style="" href="https://banh-mi-cookoff-2025.causevox.com/Readmoreaboutit" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a> to read about our previous year&#39;s event! Where Art Meets Appetite: See Flavors IlluminatedThis year, the 10th Annual All-Stars Banh Mi Cookoff Fundraiser will be held at ARTECHOUSE, a beautiful studio that highlights digital and experiential art. It&rsquo;s not the typical place for a cookoff, but that&rsquo;s the magic of it. By bringing Houston&#39;s culinary talent into an immersive digital space, we are celebrating food as an art form and culture.&nbsp; Since it&rsquo;s our special 10th year hosting the cookoff, we wanted an environment that mirrors the innovation of our competing chefs. They are constantly pushing the boundaries of the classic, delicious Vietnamese sandwich. This pairing allows you to engage all of your senses, moving from a traditional food competition into a cultural experience that connects our heritage with the future of art. Making an Impact: Supporting BPSOS-HoustonThis fundraiser is for BPSOS-Houston, a nonprofit social and legal services provider that empowers, organizes, and equips Houston communities in their pursuit of liberty and dignity. Our organization provides education, information, and direct assistance to Houston families in health, legal services, literacy, civic engagement, disaster recovery, and many other areas of social service. By joining us for our 10th anniversary, your contribution helps us expand our reach, ensuring that more individuals and families can access the support they need. Together, we can make a lasting impact and foster a stronger, more inclusive community. Celebrate 10 years with us and get your tickets today!Can&#39;t make the event but want to support our work? You&#39;ll be able to visit <a fr-original-style="" href="https://bpsoshouston.causevox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a> to contribute. Chefs on the Challenge Board (More to be Announced!)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/_chefdk/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Black Oat Hospitality</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">DK Vietnamese Snacks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/littlenookss/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Little Nooks</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/forkandthymeveganhtx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Fork and Thyme Vegan HTX</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/yumahtx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Yuma</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/kimsonrestaurant/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Kim Son</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/narakskitchen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Narak&#39;s Kitchen</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/tacomi.htx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">TacoMi</a></li></ul>Judges Panel (More to be Announced!)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/saigonhustle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Cassie Ghaffar of Saigon Hustle </a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/drunkenlobster.houston/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Cardin Nguyen of Drunken Lobster</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/cucinhouston/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Cuc Lam</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/louis_and_lisa_living?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Louis and Lisa Living</a></li></ul>Feature Vendors (More to be Announced!)<ul fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/bobahouse.us/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Boba House</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/paulinaspantryhtx/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Paulinas Pantry</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/central.vietnam.coffee/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Central Vietnam Coffee</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/momobakescake/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Momo Bakes Cakes</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Elizabeth&#39;s Macarons</li></ul>Parking Information<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Free parking on first come first serve basis.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Valet will be available afterward for: $10 cash, $11 credit card</li></ul>

10th Annual All-Stars Banh Mi Cookoff Fundraiser

Welcome to our online fundraising auction. 📣 Every item in this auction has been generously donated by talented artists from the Houston area. Your bids will not only help us fund our vital community programs but also directly support &nbsp;the artists who make our city so vibrant. By participating, you&#39;re not only acquiring a unique piece, you&#39;re making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. To experience this exhibition in person, stop by at 3300 Kirby Dr UNIT 3A, Houston, TX 77098 on September 16th, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Thank you for your incredible support, and happy bidding! 🚀 Boat People Sos Inc

BPSOS-Houston Art Silent Auction

Bienvenido a nuestra subasta de recaudaci&oacute;n de fondos en l&iacute;nea. 📣 Cada art&iacute;culo en esta subasta ha sido generosamente donado por talentosos artistas del &aacute;rea de Houston. Sus ofertas no solo nos ayudar&aacute;n a financiar nuestros programas comunitarios vitales, sino que tambi&eacute;n apoyar&aacute;n directamente a los artistas que hacen que nuestra ciudad sea tan vibrante. Al participar, no solo est&aacute;s adquiriendo una pieza &uacute;nica, est&aacute;s haciendo una diferencia significativa en las vidas de aquellos a quienes servimos. &iexcl;Gracias por tu incre&iacute;ble apoyo y feliz puja! 🚀 Boat People Sos Inc

Boat People SOS-Houston

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10th Annual All-Stars Banh Mi Cookoff Fundraiser

BPSOS-Houston Art Silent Auction

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10th Annual All-Stars Banh Mi Cookoff Fundraiser

BPSOS-Houston Art Silent Auction

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