2024 Annette G. Strauss Service Award Recipients

Joel T. Williams III

Among a notable list of personal and civic accomplishments and a longtime supporter of children’s causes, Joel is a Trustee of The Meadows Foundation and former Mayor of the Town of Highland Park.

Charles O’Connell

Charlie, a retired bank president, is a former Board Member and current Advisory Board member of Family Gateway who came to Dallas after serving in a leadership role in Houston’s homeless response system.