The Sanctuary Gala
Oct. 3, 2026
Join us and make a difference in the lives of foster and adopted children.
We are excited to host The Sanctuary Gala at the Ballroom at Bayou Place downtown Houston! The date of this year's gala is Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, starting at 6pm and includes live music, raffles, cocktails, a plated dinner, program, live auction and post-event party.
This venue gives us much needed room to grow! Our typical limit of 30 tables has jumped to 45-50! We want to fill it up, so we hope you'll join us and help get the word out!
Saturday, October 3
DATE: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
TIME:
5:15pm: Check-In Opens
6-9:00pm: Gala
9-10:30pm: After Party
LOCATION: Ballroom at Bayou Place (Map)
TICKETS: $250 (Individuals); $2,250 (Table of 10)
Early Bird Price: $200 (Ind.); $2,000 (Table)
Schedule for the evening
EVENT SCHEDULE:
5:15pm - Check-In Opens (Valet is provided)
6-7pm - Cocktails, Live Music, Raffles, More
7-8pm - Plated Dinner & Dessert
8-9pm - Event Program w/Live Auction, Fund the Need
9-10:30pm - Silent Disco/Cigars on the Patio/Cocktails
Gala Sponsorships
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Table of 10 with Priority Location
Two Page Ad in Gala Printed Program
Prominent Visual Recognition in Event Area (Ex: Check-In, Main Entrance)
Prominent Logo on Step & Repeat
Logo on All Dinner Tables
Logo on Sanctuary Website
Check Presentation Video on Social Media
Recognition from Stage during Gala Program
Transformational Donor Benefits*
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Table of 10 with Priority Location
One Page Ad in Gala Printed Program
Prominent Visual Recognition in Event Area (Ex; Check-In, Main Entrance)
Prominent Logo on Step & Repeat
Logo on Sanctuary Website
Check Presentation Video on Social Media
Transformational Donor Benefits*
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Table of 10 with Priority Location
1/2 Page Ad in Gala Printed Program
Visual Recognition in Event Area (Ex: Check-In, Main Entrance)
Logo on Step & Repeat
Logo on Sanctuary Website
Transformational Donor Benefits*
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Table of 10 at Gala
1/4 Page Ad in Gala Printed Program
Visual Recognition in Main Dining Room
Logo on Step & Repeat
Recognition on Social Media
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Table of 10 at Gala
1/4 Page Ad in Gala Printed Program
Logo on Signage by Live Auction
Logo on Step & Repeat
Recognition on Social Media
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Table of 10 at Gala
Logo on Signage by Cocktail Stations
Social Media Thank You
Logo on Step & Repeat
Recognition in Gala Printed Program
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Two Tickets to Gala
Logo on Signage at Pull
Social Media Thank You
Recognition in Gala Printed Program
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Two Tickets to Gala
Logo on Signage by Raffle
Social Media Thank You
Recognition in Gala Printed Program
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2 Tickets to Gala
Logo and Signage by Photobooth
Social Media Thank You
Recognition in Gala Printed Program
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Two Tickets to Gala
Logo on Signage by Entertainment
Social Media Thank You
Recognition in Gala Printed Program
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Table of 10 at Gala
Name on Tabletop
Recognition in Printed Program
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Two Tickets to Gala
Logo on Signage on Stage
Social Media Thank You
Recognition in Gala Printed Program
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Two Tickets to Gala
Logo on Signage on Stage
Social Media Thank You
Recognition in Gala Printed Program
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Logo on Signage in Main Dining Room
Social Media Thank You
Recognition in Gala Printed Program
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Logo on Signage at Registration
Social Media Thank You
Recognition in Gala Printed Program
Being a Sponsor of the Sanctuary Gala helps support:
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Foster Parent Recruitment & Training
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Clinical and In-Home Services for Foster Children
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24-Hr In-Person Crisis Services for Sanctuary Families
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Post-Adoption Program
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Case Management Case Loads
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Tangible Needs of Sanctuary Families
