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Annual Gala

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the resilience of Wisconsin families and the power of community connections. Our Annual Gala brings together supporters, partners, and families to honor the journeys we’ve shared and raise vital funds that help the Coalition continue empowering families navigating child welfare and adoption. Experience moving stories, meaningful connections, and the opportunity to create lasting impact for families across our state.

SAVE THE DATE for Our 30th Annual Champions’ Gala

Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 5:30 PM
The Wisconsin Club, Milwaukee

About the Gala

Join us as we celebrate three decades of gathering to champion Wisconsin’s foster, adoptive, and kinship families. This elegant evening will feature dinner, a silent auction, inspiring stories, and special recognition of our years of collective impact. Be part of this once-in-a-generation celebration.

  • Location: The Wisconsin Club, 900 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee
  • Attire: Cocktail/Business Formal
  • Parking: Parking is available on site at The Wisconsin Club

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your involvement directly fuels our mission while building meaningful connections that strengthen our cause and community.

When you sponsor or participate in one of our fundraising events, you become part of a greater movement, turning individual support into collective impact.

Sponsorship Benefits Include:

  • Visibility among Wisconsin’s business and community leaders
  • Impact supporting vulnerable children and families at critical moments
  • Networking with like-minded organizations committed to social good
  • Recognition across multiple channels throughout the year
  • Partnership with an established, trusted nonprofit (43 years strong!)

Heart of Hope
Presenting Sponsor
($15,000+)

Premier placement and event recognition

Top-tier recognition across all event materials

3 tables (30 tickets)


Resilience Builders
Major Sponsors
($5,000+)

Comprehensive event visibility

2 tables (20 tickets)

Prominent event recognition


Hope Navigators
Supporting Sponsors
($2,500+)

Event website and signage recognition

1 table (10 tickets)

Event acknowledgment


Special Sponsorship Packages

Unique sponsorship opportunities include:

  • Empowerment Partner (Audio Visual Sponsorship)
  • Gathering Heart Sponsor (Cocktail Reception)
  • Pathway Partner (Parking Sponsorship)
  • Spirit of Giving Sponsor (Bottle Pull)
  • Community Pulse Partner (Technology Sponsorships)
  • Possibility Partner (Auction Sponsors)

Get Involved

Interested in sponsoring, attending, or supporting the gala?

Contact Jenna Czaplewski

jczaplewski@coalitionforcyf.org | 414-475-1246

Why Attend?

By participating in the Champions’ Gala, you:

  • Support families navigating child welfare and adoption
  • Celebrate community resilience
  • Create connections that change lives
  • Help children and teens find stability and hope

Join us in turning individual support into collective impact.

Save the Date: November 5, 2026

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