Tickets on Sale: Scholarship Fund’s Annual Gala Is April 26
SFA seeks to raise one-third of its fundraising at the black tie event
ALEXANDRIA, VA-To attend college, the need for financial assistance to attend college is growing. The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) reports that 66 percent of students attending Alexandria City High School are considered economically disadvantaged. To help these students on their journey to higher education, SFA will host Its 39th Annual Gala & Auction on Saturday, April 26. The theme for the black tie event is “In Bloom.”
The gala, at the Mark Center Hilton (5000 Seminary Rd.) this year, is the organization’s biggest fundraiser. Five hundred attendees are expected to attend. According to a press release, “[t]he The event aims to bring together community leaders, supporters, and innovators to celebrate community collaboration and seed future scholarships.”
The evening will start with 6 p.m. cocktails, followed by dinner and dancing with live music from the band Perfekt Blend. An online silent auction will have items donated by local businesses. It generates thousands of dollars for scholarships. This year’s auction is being organized by Melissa Poretz Riddy (TCW ‘94).
Former students who have benefited from the SFA’s dedicated efforts over many decades are scheduled to speak Their stories are powerful, moving, and personal. Three individuals who embody the mission of the Scholarship Fund will be honored with Portraits of Success: Allen Brooks, Saleh Hassen, and Faith Jeffries—each received scholarships from the SFA when they graduated. Now, years later, they pay it forward.
The SFA seeks to raise at least one-third of its scholarship funds through the gala. “Though the landscape has changed this year, we have deep-rooted connections with the Alexandria City community, and we are sure to have another wonderful evening in store,” said Executive Director Jasmine Milone.
Alexandria Toyota will once again participate in the annual raffle. The company is donating a 2025 Toyota Camry SE (or $25,000). The winning ticket will be drawn that night.
Purchase your ticket and find more information at sfagala.givesmart.com.
