Interfaith Family Services, whose mission is to empower families in crisis to break the cycle of poverty, will hold its 8th Annual Auxiliary Luncheon on Friday, April 28 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Dallas Arboretum’s Rosine Hall. “Blossoms and New Beginnings” will be the theme of this year’s springtime fundraiser, which will provide support for families seeking to make fresh starts and create lifelong independence. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. for a wine reception followed by lunch.

Emily Hill and Sarah Claire Corrigan will co-chair the event, and Peggy Sewell, Jacquelin Sewell Atkinson and Josie Sewell will serve as honorary chairs. NBC 5’s Meredith Land will be the emcee of the Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon for the eighth year in a row. The day’s featured speaker will be an Interfaith graduate who will share her experience overcoming hardship and the impact Interfaith Family Services made on her life.