Inn Bloom
INN Bloom 2026, Seeds of Change, will take place on April 17, 2026 at the Renaissance Dallas Legacy West.
Inn Bloom is our signature spring fundraising event that celebrates growth, renewal, and new beginnings for the families we serve. Each year, our community comes together to support life-changing programs that provide shelter, stability, and pathways to independence for adults and children experiencing homelessness.
Through sponsorships, donations, and meaningful connections, Inn Bloom helps us continue our mission and ensure families have the resources, guidance, and support they need to rebuild their lives and thrive.
We are excited to announce INN Bloom 2026: Seeds of Change, bringing together community leaders, partners, and advocates to invest in lasting transformation for families experiencing homelessness.
This year’s theme reflects a simple truth: meaningful change starts small. Every meal served, counseling session provided, and skill taught is a seed planted toward stability, healing, and independence.
We are honored to welcome Michael Oher, Super Bowl Champion, philanthropist, and founder of the Oher Foundation, as our keynote speaker. His journey from homelessness to the NFL—and his ongoing commitment to empowering underserved youth—perfectly embodies the power of opportunity, perseverance, and community support.
The event will be emceed by Gina Miller, Award-Winning Sports Media Executive currently serving as the Chief Communications Officer for the Dallas Mavericks.
Join us as we plant seeds of hope that will bloom far beyond this event.
Plant the seed. Nurture the journey. Watch hope bloom.
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About Our 2026 Keynote Speaker: Michael Oher
Michael Oher, Founder of the Oher Foundation, is a heartfelt storyteller, NFL Super Bowl Champion, and the inspiration behind the hit movie The Blind Side. His incredible journey from the streets of Memphis, where he faced the challenges of poverty and homelessness, to becoming a first-round NFL Draft pick is a story of perseverance, resilience, and determination.
Michael’s football career took him to the pinnacle of success, including leading the Baltimore Ravens to victory in Super Bowl XLVII. But his greatest passion lies off the field, where he dedicates himself to empowering socio-economically disadvantaged youth through the Oher Foundation. Having experienced firsthand the impact of education, mentorship, and community, Michael is committed to creating opportunities for young people to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.
Michael is also a best-selling author, chronicling his life story in I Beat The Odds: From Homelessness to The Blind Side and Beyond and When Your Back’s Against the Wall: Fame, Football, and Lessons Learned through a Lifetime of Adversity. His mission today is clear: to inspire others, give back to his community, and create stories of triumph in the lives of those who need it most.
About Our 2026 Emcee: Gina Miller
Gina Miller isn’t just a sports journalist and executive; she’s a C-suite communications leader trusted with the biggest stages and the highest stakes. As Chief Communications Officer of the Dallas Mavericks, Gina oversees enterprise communications, broadcast operations, and reputation strategy for one of the world’s most valuable sports franchises. Previously, she led communications and broadcast strategy at FC Dallas, Toyota Stadium and the National Soccer Hall of Fame, where she helped elevate the properties’ national profile and global growth initiatives, experience that now informs her work at the highest levels of professional sports.
A former sportscaster and Edward R. Murrow Award winner, Gina’s career spans Dallas, Los Angeles, Knoxville, and Guam, where she’s worked alongside sports icons and covered the biggest moments in pro sports. She’s hosted pre- and postgame shows for the Dallas Mavericks, Cowboys, Stars, and Rangers, earning multiple Lone Star Emmy nominations and recognition as WISE DFW’s Heart and Soul Woman of Inspiration and PRNews Changemaker.
Today, Gina is a sought-after speaker and event host, known for her magnetic energy and storytelling. She’s taken the stage for global brands and organizations like FIFA, Major League Baseball, the PGA of America, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Texas Motor Speedway, United Way, USA Basketball, and the Dallas Cowboys, empowering audiences to lead, communicate, and win.
Photos from INN Bloom 2025
