NEW ORLEANS – Son of a Saint is announced its 2024 Annual Gala. The highly anticipated event will take place on the evening of Friday, Nov. 22, at the luxurious Four Seasons New Orleans. Co-presented by RYCARS Construction, Window World, Ochsner Health, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Merrick, the gala serves as the organization’s largest fundraiser and signature event, returning for its 11th time in the organization’s 13-year history.
This year’s gala will be chaired by philanthropists and longtime supporters of Son of a Saint Ryan and Stephanie Burks, who have been instrumental in advancing the nonprofit’s mission to serve hundreds of fatherless young men throughout Greater New Orleans.
“This premiere signature event serves as a pivotal fundraiser for Son of Saint and its mission, which is a cause that remains close to our hearts,” said gala co-chairs Ryan and Stephanie Burks in a release about the event. “We have been strong and dedicated supporters of the organization for many years as sponsors and advocates, and we’ve seen the meaningful and transformational effects it provides for our community firsthand. Last year’s Son of a Saint gala experience raised an unprecedented $3 million for the program, and we have set our sights on surpassing this milestone in 2024.”
The evening promises to be both impactful and celebratory, with all proceeds going directly to support Son of a Saint’s wide range of programs. These initiatives include holistic mentorship, mental health services, educational support, and internship and career-development opportunities for boys aged 10 to 21. Son of a Saint currently serves more than 350 youth, encompassing mentees, alumni, and Son of a Saint Scholars, who benefit from scholarships and other critical resources.
This year’s gala will culminate in an afterparty experience for all attendees, taking place inside the hotel’s stunning Plimsoll and River Ballrooms.
The event’s success is also supported by Wink Design & Events, who will generously provide décor services through in-kind sponsorship, Link Restaurant Group and the Link Stryjewski Foundation, who will provide culinary offerings to patron-level guests, and Corporate Lighting and Audio, who will oversee the gala’s audiovisual production.
“Our Annual Gala is a true reflection of the generosity and unwavering support from our community and corporate partners,” said Son of a Saint Founder and CEO Bivian “Sonny” Lee III. “Thanks to sponsors like RYCARS Construction, Window World, Ochsner Health, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Merrick, and dedicated leaders like Ryan and Stephanie Burks, we’re able to continue making a meaningful impact on the lives of so many young men in New Orleans.”
For more information about the 2024 Annual Gala, or to purchase a sponsorship, please visit https://bit.ly/SOAS2024Gala or email gala@sonofasaint.org.
For more information about Son of a Saint, its current activities, upcoming opportunities, and its future growth plans, please visit www.sonofasaint.org or call (504) 561-7508. Contributions to support the organization’s mission can be mailed to: P.O. Box 19205, New Orleans, LA 70179.
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