A Night of Second Chances — Holiday Ball & Casino Gala
Event Description
Changes By Choice invites you to A Night of Second Chances — a black-tie Holiday Ball & Casino Gala celebrating the women who are rebuilding their lives after incarceration, and the community that stands behind them. Step into a winter-wonderland ballroom glowing with crystal chandeliers, gold accents and a towering holiday tree. Here's what's waiting for you: • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT — a live soul & jazz band, vocal performances, and a special spoken-word moment from Changes By Choice program graduates • CASINO-STYLE BALLROOM — blackjack, roulette, craps and Texas Hold'em tables with professional dealers. Play with gala "Choice Chips" and trade winnings for raffle entries on luxury prizes • DJ & DANCING — our headline DJ takes the floor from 10 PM until close with holiday classics, R&B, old-school and today's hits • GOURMET FOOD — chef-attended carving and pasta stations, passed hors d'oeuvres, and a decadent dessert & hot-cocoa bar • OPEN BAR — signature holiday cocktails, champagne toast at 9 PM, wine, beer and zero-proof mocktails • EXTRAS — red-carpet photo wall, 360° photo booth, and a silent auction TICKETS • Snowflake Early Bird — $125 (limited, early-bird pricing) • Silver Bells General Admission — $175 • Golden Ace VIP — $250 (priority entry, VIP lounge, reserved seating, premium chip stack & gift bag) GIVE A SECOND CHANCE — Can't attend, or want to do more? Every donation directly funds housing assistance, job readiness, mentoring and wellness services for women returning home. • $50 — Snowflake Supporter • $100 — Candle Keeper • $250 — Silver Star • $500 — Golden Heart • $1,000 — Diamond Hope • $2,500 — Champion of Change • $5,000 — Visionary Sponsor Dress: Black tie optional — sparkle encouraged. Every ticket and every gift is a choice to change a life.
