Founders Day Black Tie Gala presented by Smithfield Foods

Please join us for our Inaugural Founder's Day Black Tie Gala, presented by Smithfield Foods at the historic Fair Barn in Pinehurst on Saturday evening, April 13, 2024.

The Gala will be held at the Fair Barn, one of Pinehurst's most unique event venues, and will bring together over 400 community members, military leaders, Veterans, and their families. Guests will be treated to a three course, plated dinner prepared by Chef George of Pinehurst's Tartare restaurant. The evening will include an address from a distinguished leader: retired four-star General and former FORSCOM Commander, Michael X. Garrett, a performance from the 82^nd Airborne Chorus*, as seen on America’s Got Talent, a presentation of the colors for the Navy JROTC program at Union Pines High School, a string ensemble from the Moore Philharmonic Orchestra, a heartfelt testimonial from a recipient of services from MMIA, and an one-of-a-kind silent auction.

Resources raised from our Gala will allow us to continue to meet the rising need in the Veterans community. We completed 40 home modification projects while also delivering home furnishings to 120 Veterans and their families across North Carolina. Stated differently, both the demand for our services--requests were up 106% last year--and the cost of delivering those services are up--$1,089.66 per ramp build and $1,714.25 per furniture delivery--while monetary donations as well as donations of household furnishings have slipped. Our Veterans and their families need your support now more than ever.

Please know that we proudly send 90% of all donations directly to support our programming.

Individual tickets are $125 and a pair of tickets are $200. Seating will be open, unless you purchase a table.

We look forward to having you join us. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, additional information and tickets can be found at: www.givebutter.com/fdg24.