Saturday, November 8, 2025
6–11 p.m.
@ Fairmont Dallas
1717 N Akard St.
Dallas, TX 75201
Join 2025 Gala Chairs Heather Bennett & Leigh Danley for Our Friends Place’s Annual Gala, Auction & Casino Night. 100% of funds go directly to Our Friends Place to support our mission: to help young women break generational cycles of abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness through empowering self-reliance and independence.
Individual Tickets Are $300
With an individual ticket, you get access to the Gala, Auction & Casino Night, including dinner, dancing, open bar, auctions, and casino games. To further our cause, consider underwriting portions of our event or donating to help young women break generational cycles of abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness. Thank you!
Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities
Attend our Annual Gala, Auction & Casino Night with perks as a sponsor, or help us create a memorable event by underwriting pieces of the party. Start by opening the Sponsorship and Underwriting Packet for a full list of opportunities, levels, and benefits. Complete the form and submit your payment to secure your spot.
Donate an Auction Item
Your auction donation will be seen by our event guests in person and auction bidders at home in our online auction. Funds raised on 11.08.25 power our services for young women in North Texas for the entire year. Thank you for donating!
Please fill out the donation form and send with your auction item. This information helps us present your auction prize at its best, and tells us where to send a thank you note.
Join the Host Committee
If you have questions, please reach out to our Development Team at development@ourfriendsplace.org
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors & Underwriters!
HOPE SPONSORS
TABLE SPONSORS
Angela Maverick & Sean Baxley
Heather & Alex Bennett
Kelley & Keith Burks
Brian and Leigh Danley
Frost Bank
Susybelle Gosslee
Carrie & Ted Hill
Hilti North America
Margaret & David Montemayor
Terri Neal
The Slagel Family
Unity of Farmers Branch Church
Mr. & Mrs. TJ Williams
Wynne McNabb
Zonta of Dallas
PATRON PARTY PRESENTED BY
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