Stand Down, an initiative of Faith Hope Love Charity, Inc. will host their 16th Annual Fundraising Black Tie Gala on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at The Palm Beach County Convention Center. This event is dedicated to raising funds for the Village of Valor, an upcoming community dedicated to Veterans and their families to help with temporary and permanent housing, supportive services and a central hub for resources.
With two hundred anticipated attendees, the gala will bring guests and supporters from all over southeast Florida, including Veterans that have graduated the program and are now paying it forward by supporting the organization. The evening begins with a VIP welcoming reception and silent auction that will include amazing finds such as authentic sports memorabilia, jewelry, travel packages, wine baskets and so much more with all of the proceeds benefiting the Village of Valor. The main event will include the presentation of Colors, 3-course dinner, a showcase of the Village of Valor, live music, and dancing.
Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are currently available. Those unable to attend the event can support the Village of Valor by donating at villageofvalor.org/donate
Event sponsors include: American Title Corp, Cathleen McFarlane Foundation, Caulfield & Wheeler, Inc., Comcast, Florida Power and Light, Publix Super Markets Charities, Micropak, NEI, RBC Wealth Management, and Weichert Realtors/True Quality Service.
About Stand Down
Stand Down is an initiative of Faith Hope Love Charity, Inc. and their mission is to reintegrate displaced and at-risk veterans and their families back into the communities to sustain independent living, restore their dignity and promoting community awareness. Their programs include First Stop Veterans’ Resource Center, the Stand Down House, At Ease, Forward March and their newest initiative Village of Valor. For more information or to make a donation, visit their website at www.standown.org or call (561) 968-1612.
