Since its inception in 2011, the Annual Gala has raised over $1.5 million to allow Catholic Charities to serve our neighbors in need. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this need has significantly increased within our diocese, which is why the funds raised by the Gala are more critical than ever.

The event was first held in the Cardinal Gibbons High School gymnasium in 2011. Over time the event outgrew this space, attracting over 400 guests a year, and was moved to other locations including the Downtown Raleigh Marriott and the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. Catholic Charities has been honored to have speakers such as Duke Football Coach David Cutcliffe and former President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, Dr. Carolyn Woo, share in this tremendous event.

While we cannot join in person in 2021, the newly envisioned “Virtual Toast to the Gala” will allow our community to continue supporting Catholic Charities while also celebrating the level of success and awareness the Gala has brought to the agency over the past 10 years.

Committee

Ellen Crowley, Chair
Diane Johnston
Ginger Ward-Presson
Therese Taxis
Molly O’Reardan

Lisa Perkins
Executive Director

Katey Fithian
Development Director

Daniel Altenau
Communications Director

Gabby Amos
Office Coordinator

Wesly Holt
Senior Development Officer

For more information about supporting the event through sponsorship and other opportunities, please contact Katey Fithian, Director of Development, at 984-900-3119 or Katey.Fithian@ccharitiesdor.org.

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