Thank You for an Unforgettable Evening!
Because of your generosity and support, our annual gala was an incredible success. Together we raised $213,427 to support the incredible programs at Hope Center for Children.
We enjoyed an unforgettable evening featuring music by DJ Sirvivor, captivating stilt walkers and aerialists from Soma Tree Cirque, and a delicious French-inspired plated dinner. Guests indulged in exquisite desserts including a delightful crepe station from Hazel’s Treats and Drinks. The night was expertly guided by our outstanding emcee, Jamarcus Gaston, and highlighted by an inspiring address from our guest speaker, Delante Clark.
Save the Date:
Hope Center for Children’s 2027 Winter Gala will be on February 27, 2027!
Thanks to our sponsors!
VIP Sponsor
Redwood Sponsor
Juniper Sponsors
Mr. and Mrs. Brandon and Renee Klein
Tracy Smith
Music Sponsor
Cypress Sponsors
Beverage Sponsors
Spruce Sponsors
The Arkwright Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. David and Tina Lyon
Fill the Need Sponsors
Mr. and Mrs. Justin and Anna Converse
Mr. and Mrs. James and Corie Culp
Mr. and Mrs. George Dean and Susu Johnson
Langley Law Firm
Park National Bank
Southern States Packaging
Towne Insurance
Dessert Sponsors
Chandler Follis
Steinberg & Associates, a Marsh & McLennan Agency
Hazel’s Treats & Drinks
Lewis Terry & Heather Hulsey
Holly Sponsors
Cannon Roofing
Clayton Construction
Custom Forest Products
Elliott & Painter, LLC
Gosnell Menard Robinson Infante CPAs
Heightened Development
Keadle Properties
Mr. and Mrs. Jittin T. Muljibhai
SwaimBrown PA
In-Kind Sponsors
Action Printing
Belle Magazine
Budweiser of Spartanburg
PepsiCo
AUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Upon ticket purchase, each person is assigned a number for bidding. This number will be used for all silent bidding as well as paying at check-out.
General
- Items are sold “AS-IS.”
- All sales are final.
- There will be no exchange or refund on items sold.
- Please note all special conditions on any auction item in terms of expiration, availability dates and any restrictions on usage.
- Hope Center for Children accepts no responsibility for any consequences that may result if you purchase items without carefully reading the applicable restrictions.
- Some items require that the purchaser present a coupon or gift certificate in order to claim the item purchased.
- Hope Center for Children will not be responsible for any lost or misplaced gift certificates or coupons after the purchaser receives the item.
- Unless otherwise noted all goods and services must be claimed and used within one year of the auction date.
- Hope Center for Children assumes no responsibility if the donor goes out of business before redemption of coupon or gift certificate.
- Payment in full is required the evening of the auction before purchased items are removed from the premises.
- For your convenience, you may check out and make your payment through the OneCause system on your mobile device.
- Payment may be made by cash, check (payable to Hope Center for Children), VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express.
- All purchases must be removed from the premises the evening of the event unless special arrangements are made with Hope Center for Children staff.
- Auction Committee reserves the right to add, withdraw or edit without notice any items in the auction.
- Decisions made by the Auction Committee are final.
Auction
- Auction items will be displayed on tables and on the OneCause link.
- Items may not be removed from the tables.
- Auction bidding will be conducted on mobile devices through OneCause.
- Your bid on the mobile platform constitutes a legal contract to buy.
- Your bid number is included with your electronic ticket.
- If a bid is disqualified for any reason, the last highest qualified bid will be deemed the successful bidder.
- Auction closes at 9:30 p.m.
IRS and Charitable Contributions
Values listed are based on fair market values. When an item is purchased above fair market value, the amount above fair market value becomes a tax deductible donation. Fund-A-Need donations are 100% taxable. Please check with your tax specialist for further information.