Two worthy local charities got a delicious taste of humanitarianism when Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in The Woodlands hosted a Black Tie Dinner and Auction to benefit the Montgomery County Women ’s Center and the Community Clinic. A Community Outreach Fund was created to benefit the two nonprofit organizations, whose services often go hand-in-hand.

Guests filled the elegant restaurant to help raise $215,000 through a steak and seafood dinner paired with fine wines, a live and silent auction and a raffle,  according to Shelli Moran, operating partner of Fleming’s.

The Community Clinic is a health care center that provides free medical, dental, mental health and social services to those who are uninsured and on a limited income. It is donation-funded and staffed by licensed physicians, nurses, dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists and social workers as well as translators and support people, all who volunteer their time to run the clinic, located in Oak Ridge North.

The Montgomery County Women’s Center serves victims of family violence and/or sexual assault or abuse from several locations in Montgomery and surrounding counties, including The Woodlands. All services are free and include safe shelter, counseling, legal assistance, educational programming, educational scholarships and other supportive

“Simply, this level of involvement shows our clients that there are people who care and people who want to make a difference, ” said Rebecca C. Jones, executive director of the clinic. “Our clients are very often the unnoticed populace of our community, and these types of events give them a sense of hope and a feeling of satisfaction to know that so many people care about them. As always we could not do this without the folks at Fleming ’s, especially Shelli Moran, but also her staff who were so willing to help and do whatever needs to be done to make this event a true success. And we thank those who participated in the event, planned the event, and the many companies, wineries, jewelers and others that were involved in making this event such as success. ”

Sarah Raleigh, executive director for the women’s center, added, “We sincerely thank everyone who helped make this evening possible. The generosity and support of our sponsors, contributors, volunteers and donors is greatly appreciated. ”

This year’s gala was chaired by Gerald and Candice Glenn.

For more information about the clinic, visit www.communityclinic.net. For more information about the women’s center, visit www.mcwcthewoodlands.org.l