Fostering Hope Celebration

Thursday, October 17th, 2024
6:00-8:30 PM
Fostering Hope Celebration

Event Details

We invite you to join us Thursday, October 17, 2024 for an evening of inspiration as we celebrate the impact of Fostering Together Gulf Coast on the lives of children and families touched by foster care.

The evening's festivities will include a cash bar, dinner, silent auction, and the awarding of the Tory Toomey Legacy Award to an outstanding foster parent in our community. 

Tickets are $75 each or $650 for a table of 10.

Dress code for the event is cocktail or business attire.

Proceeds from this fundraiser dinner will support the programs of Fostering Together Gulf Coast.
We hope to see you there!

Schedule for the Evening:

5:30 PM Guest Check-in Begins

6:00 PM Silent Auction Browsing & Cash Bar Open

6:30 PM Dinner Service Begins

6:45 PM Program & Presentation of Legacy Award

8:00 PM Final Bids & Silent Auction Closes

Book Signing by Local Author & Foster Mom Kristen Pike

Copies of "If Only for a Little While: A Keepsake Book for Foster Children" will be available for purchase at the Gala. Local author and foster mom Kristen Pike will be on site to sign books. You can purchase to keep or purchase to donate to a child in foster care!

Live Painting by Local Artist Rianna Turner

We're thrilled to have artist Rianna Turner with us this year to do a live painting throughout the evening. Watch a piece of art come to life! The painting will be available for bidding in the silent auction. Someone will end the evening by winning a beautiful and unique piece of art from this talented artist!