Building Crowns 4 the Future

An Adult Prom With a Purpose

Get ready to dress up, celebrate, and make a difference at the Styles 4 Kidz 2026 Fall Gala: an unforgettable Adult Prom With a Purpose!

This special evening will bring together families, community leaders, partners, and supporters for a joyful celebration of the children and families served by Styles 4 Kidz. Relive the excitement of prom while helping us build a future where every child feels cared for, confident, and proud of their crown.

Whether this is your chance to recreate your prom experience or enjoy the prom you never had, come dressed to impress and ready to celebrate for a cause!

Tickets

Tickets are $150 per person, with special early-bird pricing of $125 through October 1st.

Your ticket includes:

• Passed appetizers
• A plated dinner
• An open bar throughout the evening
• Inspiring entertainment and opportunities to support the Styles 4 Kidz mission

Evening Highlights

• Networking with like-minded supporters, families, and community leaders
• A meaningful dinner program featuring inspiring stories of impact
• A live paddle raise supporting life-changing Styles 4 Kidz services
• A DJ, dancing, and the full adult prom experience
• Fun photo opportunities
• Exciting silent auction items
• Special surprises throughout the evening

Come ready to connect, celebrate, dance, and help us continue building crowns for the future!

Meet Our Gala Host: Michaela Pereira

We are honored to welcome award-winning journalist Michaela Pereira as the host of the 2026 Styles 4 Kidz Fall Gala.

Michaela is best known for her nearly decade-long role on KTLA Morning News and her work as a host on CNN and HLN. Adopted as an infant into a transracial family, her lived experience has inspired a deep commitment to advocating for vulnerable children and young people.

Michaela has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations and has received numerous honors, including the Genii Award for Excellence in Broadcasting and the Celebrity Philanthropist Award. Today, she continues her advocacy as co-founder of the Compassionate Media Collective, where she helps amplify voices and stories that often go unheard.

Guest Information

• Dress code: Semi-formal. This is an adult prom, so come dressed to impress!
• Parking: Covered paid parking is available in the garage next to the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association. Valet parking will not be available.
• Accessibility: The venue is ADA-accessible. Guests may be dropped off in the circular drive in front of the building, and an elevator is available.

Your Presence Has a Purpose

Styles 4 Kidz is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate hair-care education, resources, and services for children with textured hair—particularly those growing up in transracial adoptive and foster families.

Hair care is about more than appearance. It is connected to identity, dignity, belonging, culture, confidence, and the experience of being well cared for.

With your support, the Styles 4 Kidz mission is reaching more children, families, caregivers, and communities. When you purchase a ticket, become a sponsor, participate in the paddle raise, or donate, you help bring community, care, culture, confidence, and joy to children and families.

Join us for Building Crowns 4 the Future: An Adult Prom With a Purpose and help ensure that every child’s crown is understood, affirmed, and celebrated.

Thank you to this year's sponsors:

PRESENTING SPONSORS: Whole Brain Consulting + The Leonard Company

GOLD: Mayer Brown + Booksy Biz

SILVER: Anderson Legislative Consulting + Hollywood Casino - Aurora

BRONZE: Riveredge Hospital + Beal Consulting & Counseling

Are you interested in sponsoring the gala, donating an auction item, or learning more about partnership opportunities?

Email: info@styles4kidz.org
Phone: 708-434-5680
Contact: Ask for Tamekia