[Archived] “An Evening in the French Quarter” to Benefit Alexandria Children in Foster Care

“An Evening in the French Quarter” to Benefit Alexandria Children in Foster Care

For Immediate Release: March 16, 2016

Prepare to arrive in New Orleans’s historic French Quarter during the 2016 Fostering the Future Gala, Friday, April 8, from 7-10 p.m. at Hotel Monaco, 480 King St.

An “Evening in the French Quarter” awaits guests with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, desserts, a silent auction and music and dancing courtesy of the TC Jazz Combo and the Kate Moran Band. All proceeds benefit The Fund for Alexandria’s Child, which helps foster children enjoy experiences other kids sometimes take for granted.

The Fund for Alexandria's Child works to enhance the quality of life for children in foster care and children at risk of abuse and neglect by promoting community awareness, involvement and resource development. The Fund’s mission is achieved by providing children with activities such as dance, art and karate lessons, summer camping, school field trips, scouting and team sports.

Tickets are available at the rate of $75 per person. Adults only, please. For more information, contact Krystal Fenwick, at 703.746.5663 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/thefundforalexchild.

Major sponsors include: R & B Heating and Air Conditioning, The Goodhart Group, Hudson Studio, Catherine Joyce of Morgan Stanley, Landmark Honda, Barbara Sherlock/Exxon Mobil, Ourisman Automotive of Virginia, The Alexandria Euchre Club, Alexandria Primary Care Associates, AlphaGraphics, Burke & Herbert Bank, McEnearney Associates, Monument Title Co mpany, Pam Cornelio of McEnearney, Suellen and Joe Savukas, Suzanne Kratzok and Rick Howard, Monument Title Company and Blair, Land & Carroll PC.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, email Maurice Tomdio or call 571.384.5244.