This great evening includes a fun Heads or Tails game, live auction led by the Nigro Bothers, fund-a-need and we close the evening with live entertainment by the KC All Stars!
VIP Reception - 6:00 p.m.
Cocktails - 6:30 p.m.
Dinner, live auction, dancing - 7:30 p.m.
Honorary Chairs - Nancy and Steve Hooley
Nancy and Steve Hooley have been passionate supporters of The Children's Place for many years. Both have witnessed the commitment of staff to children in need. Through Nancy's role as a volunteer and a volunteer member of The Angel Board they understand the importance of the work of The Children's Place in the community but most importantly understand the impact of early intervention in the healing work of the agency.
We are honored to have them represent The Children's Place and are grateful for their commitment to young survivors of abuse and neglect in our community.
​Gala Chairs
The 2014 Angels' Gala is chaired this year by Beverly Casper
and Nancy McConnell and ably supported by The Angel Board President, Laura
Jones. We are truly greatful for their leadership and hours of work!
The Angel Board
The Angels' of The Children's Place Gala is hosted by The Angel Board, a 20 member voluntary auxiliary. The role of The Angel Board is to help raise funds and awareness to support the many programs of The Children's Place that help heal the youngest survivors of abuse, neglect and trauma.
The Angel Board members are:
Melissa Batz; Beverly Casper; Diane Clarkson; Tracy Dillon; Beth Drill Nay; Janet Fitzsimmons; Gail Gage; Laura Goettsch; Thea Gude; Lisa Hardy; Nancy Hooley; Kate Hughes; Laura Jones; Nan McConnell; Kim O'Brien; Addie Perry; Dallas Pioli; Katherine Sinatra; Ann Tinsman; Angie Warwick; Katy Wirtz.
The Angel Board, since its inception, has raised close to $1 million to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of many children in our community.
The Children's Place
Since 1978, The Children's Place has been committed to meeting the developmental and mental health need of the very youngest survivors of abuse, neglect and other trauma. Within the Kansas City community and beyond, the agency’s specialized expertise in working with traumatized young children has made The Children’s Place a recognized leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
Our Mission: Nurturing and promoting the healthy development of young children who have survived abuse, neglect and trauma by providing specialized services and family support, within a safe and caring environment.
Our Vision: Enabling the very youngest survivors of child abuse, neglect and trauma to function and thrive in their communities.