Every fundraiser pays for a program. Get on the list for tickets, or ask for the sponsor packet and put your company's name on a night that matters.
At a glance
Our eventWinter
2027 venue to be announced
Dueling pianos, illusionist Anthony Grupido, a caricaturist, a strolling dinner, a cigar bar and raffles. The 2026 gala more than doubled what the year before raised.
ProgramApril to June
FOFK Center, Shelby Township
Sponsors fill a graduate's tub with school supplies and independent-living essentials, and FOFK awards up to three scholarships a year. Pickup day is in June.
Our eventFriday, April 30, 2027 · 6 pm
Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Rd, Clinton Township
The 3rd annual Derby Night. Guests put on their finest derby attire for high-energy fun, friendly wagering and heartfelt purpose: helping foster youth cross the finish line into brighter, more stable futures.
Our eventJune
Greystone Golf Club, Washington Township
A day on the course that funds the Hats Off to Grads program: supplies, dorm essentials and scholarships for foster youth heading to college, trade school or their first apartment.
ProgramLate August, and again before prom
FOFK Center, Shelby Township
Teens in care shop new dresses and suits for free. Sponsors cover a prom experience, stylists give hair and makeup, and Uber gift cards get students to the dance.
Our eventOctober
Palazzo Grande, Shelby Township
2026 was Masquerade for a Mission: emcee Screamin' Scott Randall of WCSX/WRIF, a keynote from former foster youth Manuel Padilla, magician Jason Abbott, a wine pull, a 50/50, an online auction and a basket raffle.
ProgramNovember to December 20
FOFK Center, Shelby Township
Every child's wish list, bought new, wrapped by hand and delivered in time for Christmas. Volunteer shifts run from November to December 20, and groups of 12 to 16 can reserve a slot.
Event sponsorship
The 2026 gala carried nine sponsor levels, from Event sponsor to Angel, and more than forty local businesses and families. Ask for the packet and the office sends levels, prices and what each one includes.
501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN 26-3886394 · 51341 Celeste Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48315