New Friends New Life (NFNL) is proud to announce that acclaimed actress, producer, and founder/CEO Tracee Ellis Ross will keynote the 2026 Stand for Her Luncheon.

Leading this year’s event are two dedicated mother-daughter co-chair teams: Beth Thoele and Brooke Russo, and Kathy Helm and Marci Kramer. Serving as honorary chairs are Lottye and Bobby Lyle, whose longstanding commitment to community service and philanthropic leadership exemplifies the spirit of compassion and generosity that drives New Friends New Life’s mission.

Proceeds from the luncheon will support New Friends New Life’s work to restore and empower trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls, women, and their children, providing access to education, job training, counseling, and other critical services that help survivors build lives of independence and hope.