Washington, D.C.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
North Hall at Eastern Market

Houston, TX.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Brenners on the Bayou

Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Skirball Cultural Center

Within every child, there is a world of possibility just waiting to be unleashed. But for many kids in care, this opportunity to get the support THEY NEED to thrive has been taken from them.

Our Kidsave Miracles Gala is our major fundraiser for the year, with 100% of funds raised going directly to our life-changing programs in the U.S., Colombia, Ukraine, and Sierra Leone. Your support will directly help change the lives of older kids growing up in care by connecting them to lifelong mentors and loving, supportive forever families.

One connection is all it takes to give these kids a chance to thrive.

Kidsave's track record and proven Family Visit Model for connection has directly found families for over 15,000 young people and thousands more through training governments and social workers worldwide. Your support will help change the lives of older kids growing up in foster care or orphanages by connecting them to lifelong mentors or loving, supportive forever families.

WE CAN’T WAIT FOR YOU TO JOIN US.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THURSDAY, MAY 29

NORTH HALL AT EASTERN MARKET – 6 PM EST

Kicking off Gala festivities, our D.C. Gala brings together families formed by our programs. Hear how your support is changing the lives of kids and families across the country and around the world.

We will be honoring Judy Woodruff, adoptive parent and PBS News Senior Correspondent, with Kidsave’s Inspirational Voices Award for her commitment to elevating voices from all walks of life.

LOS ANGELES – SATURDAY, JUNE 7

SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER – 6 PM PST

Join us for a night of fun, dining, exclusive live and silent auctions, with an inspiring program to raise funds and celebrate the joy of finding forever families for kids growing up alone.

We will be honoring Louisette Geiss with the Inspirational Voices Award for her leadership, courage, and compassion for those who need it most and making a lasting impact in her community.

We will also honor Laura and John White with the Champions for Change Award for their longtime dedication and opening their home and hearts to nine children through our Summer Miracles program, offering connection, support, and inspiration to others committed to changing kids’ lives.

HOUSTON, TX – SATURDAY, JUNE 21

BRENNER’S ON THE BAYOU – 6 PM CST

We are delighted to announce that for the first time, we will host a gala celebration in Houston! Please join us for an evening on the bayou featuring dinner, an auction, and inspiring speakers from the Kidsave community.

Dr. Mary Ann Wilkins will receive the Inspirational Voices Award for her career-long dedication to children’s well-being. We will also present Larry Finley with the Champions for Change Award for his dedication and adoption of his three teenage sons through the Weekend Miracles program.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Legendary Leader

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Golden Giver

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Silver Sustainer

Bronze Benefactor

Impact Investor

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KIDSAVE GALA EVENT COMMITTEE

Miracles Gala Co-Chairs
Allyson B. Baker
Beth Dresing & Craig Goodman
Frances Moreno
Elaine Petty

Committee
Stephen Bender
David Boyadzhyan
Corrie Burks
Michael F. Byrne
Tania Cheater
Sha-shana Crichton
Lauren Davis
Lidiia Gaiduk
Louisette Geiss
Elizabeth Glaser
Joshua Glaser
Spencer Gordon
Mark Green
Cynthia Hamilton
Casey Jenkins
James J. Kilcourse
Liz King
Claire N. Lucas
Dean Marks
Peter Miller
Joni Noel
Kelly O'Neil
Keri Richmond
Autumn Ronda
Natalia Safran
Peter Schwartz

A look back at our 2024 Gala

Two unforgettable nights of love & FAMILY.

Our 2024 gala marked the 25th Anniversary of Kidsave. This milestone event was celebrated across two special nights focusing on 25 Years of Love & Family.

Guests were moved by stories from kids in our our programs, and heard about the ripple effects that have taken place from the families formed and lives changed – change that continues to this day.

With the support and generosity of our attendees, we celebrated how far we’ve come,
but more importantly renewed our focus to the changes still to come and the life-changing work we continue to do.

2024 Highlights