Let’s Shine Nationwide Together!

Every contribution is a step closer to bringing confidence, culture, and community to children across the U.S. Let's unite under the "Shine Nationwide" banner and make a difference, one curl at a time. The annual Fall Gala is an opportunity to celebrate the impact of your gifts at Styles 4 Kidz and learn how you are helping to move the vision forward for a brighter future for kids in this community for years to come. 

Tickets are $150 per person and include appetizers, a plated dinner, and an open bar for the entire evening. 

Enjoy these spotlighted activities:

• 360 Photo Booth
  
• Networking opportunities with other like-minded supporters
  
• DJ set and dancing
  
• Impact stories
• Paddle raise for multiple needs
  

Event details:

• The dress code is semi-formal; please come dressed to impress! 
• Parking is available in a covered, paid garage next to the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association. No valet is available.
• The event is ADA-accessible. Guests can be dropped off in the circular drive in front of the building, and an elevator is available.
• Look for a follow-up email from the event organizer to make your meal choice. We will have vegetarian options and work with you to fulfill other dietary requests.

Gala host Michaela Pereira is an award-winning journalist best known for her nearly decade-long role on the KTLA Morning News and later as a host on CNN and HLN. Adopted as an infant into a transracial family, Michaela’s lived experience fuels her passion for supporting vulnerable youth. She has served on the boards of several nonprofits, earning honors such as 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, amplifying voices that often go unheard. 

Thank you to the event sponsors:

Jockey Being Family Platinum Sponsor

Whole Brain Consulting Partner Sponsor

Mayer Brown Partner Sponsor

CBK Global Enterprises Gold Sponsor

CIBC Silver Sponsor

Insperity Silver Sponsor

Thomas Engineering Group Bronze Sponsor

Riveredge Hospital Bronze Sponsor 

Styles 4 Kidz is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate hair care education and services to children with textured hair in transracial adoptive and foster families. With your support, the mission is expanding far and wide, and your participation in this event brings community, care, culture, and joy to kids and parents. Whether you attend or sponsor, your donation is making a huge difference!

Sponsor Contact Information

Email: info@styles4kidz.org

Phone: 708-434-5680 Ask for Tamekia