Area supporters of children at risk have an opportunity to enjoy a night out while helping protect the children of Southwest Mississippi.

The Chances for Children Gala benefiting Southwest Mississippi Children’s Advocacy Center will be April 5. The doors of Butterfield Mansion on Storm Avenue will open at 6:30 p.m., with the event 7-10:30 p.m. 

“Please join us for a black-tie event as we celebrate our 25th year of service to the children of Southwest Mississippi,” said Angela Gill, SMCAC Communications and Development Coordinator.

The event will feature live entertainment by The Bridge Band, a VIP speakeasy lounge, collaborative art, mission highlights, curated food stations, and cocktails. A raffle drawdown will also take place for a 7-night all-inclusive Caribbean resort vacation for two at The Verandah Resort in Antiqua.

“We will also have mission-focused moments to highlight the great local need for our services and ways guest can contribute to the healing journeys that begin when child abuse victims are brought to our center,” Gill said. 

Tickets are $75 individual or $1,000 for a table of 10. Prices increase after March 22. Tickets include reserved seating, food, drinks and raffle entry. Become a “Friend of SWMSCAC” for $3000, which also includes a name listed in the program and a social media ad, along with an exclusive lapel pin. Tickets are available at swmscac.org. 

“The goal of our Chances for Children Gala is to celebrate the impact our organization has made in the lives of children over the past 25 years and secure funding to ensure future success,” said Gill.