2022 Annual Gala - The Race for Colchester

Gala/Party for Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services
Nov 04, 2022 from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Deadline: October 21, 2022

Event Website

Who's Going

Fundraising Goal $100,000

Expected Attendance 175

Reach 250

Ticket Price $150

Metro Area Arlington, VA

Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)

Nonprofit Category L - Housing & Shelter

Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female

Potential Item Uses Silent Auction

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Attendee Ages 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years

Attendees' Children's Ages Unsure

Special Populations Adults-Only Event (21+ Up)

Description

Save the date and break out your best bowties & fascinators!
This year’s Gala, the Race for Colchester, is Kentucky Derby inspired.
Can’t wait to see you there in your Derby best!

6:30pm – Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:00pm – Gaming Tables Open
7:30 PM – Dinner Stations Open
8:45pm – Program, Awards, Live Auction
9:30pm – Dessert Station Opens
11:00pm – Conclusion

The Good Shepherd Housing & Family Services (GSH) Annual Gala is the organization’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year. Since 1974, Good Shepherd Housing & Family Services has been reducing homelessness and enabling self-sufficiency by providing permanent affordable housing, emergency financial services, budget counseling and case management to working households in Fairfax County. GSH has successfully housed thousands of neighbors in need, with their numbers growing every year.

Organizer

Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services

The Westin Alexandria
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314