SCRIP's 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala

Celebrating 7 Years of Second Chances, Transformation, & Impact

Friday, September 18, 2026
J Under the Dome – Hartford, Connecticut

Hors d'oeuvres - Live Entertainment - Special Guest Appearances - Auction

Featuring Special Guest Tamika D. Mallory

Nationally recognized social justice leader, activist, and author

Master of Ceremonies Kevin Nathan – NBC Connecticut

An Evening of Impact

Join the Second Chance Re-Entry Initiative Program (SCRIP) as we celebrate seven years of helping individuals and families move from second chances to sustainable futures.

This year's Annual Fundraising Gala will bring together community leaders, business partners, supporters, program participants, and friends of SCRIP for an evening celebrating transformation, opportunity, and the power of second chances.

Your participation is more than attendance at an event. Every ticket, table, sponsorship, and donation helps SCRIP continue providing trauma-informed programming, reentry support, workforce development, youth initiatives, housing, and pathways toward successful reintegration.

Ticket Options

Gala Admission — $150/ticket

Enjoy the complete SCRIP Gala experience, including dinner, our program and special guest, inspiring stories of transformation, awards, live auction, Fund-a-Mission, networking, and our celebration of seven years of impact.

Tamika D. Mallory Special VIP Experience — $175/ticket

Upgrade your Gala experience for just $25 more.

This special ticket includes admission to the Pre-Gala Tamika D. Mallory book signing and photo opportunity, PLUS full admission to the SCRIP Annual Fundraising Gala.

Book Signing: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Gala: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Space for the special experience is limited.

Why Your Support Matters

SCRIP believes returning home should be the beginning of a successful future—not the end of someone's support.

Through reentry services, employment opportunities, behavioral and trauma-informed programming, youth development, and community partnerships, SCRIP works to give individuals the tools and support necessary to rebuild their lives.

For seven years, our mission has remained clear:

Transformation, not simply transition.

Rediscover Who You Are!

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Consider becoming a sponsor of the event at one of the levels outlined in our sponsorship opportunities below.

About SCRIP:

Founded by Edward L. Andrews, Second Chance Re-Entry Initiative Program (SCRIP) aims to help marginalized individuals navigate the challenges and constraints in society to improve their lives and become successful in their career endeavors. Through SCRIP's initiatives ASCEND Professional Development Training program, Urban Male/Female Initiative support group and mentoring program, CARE transitional housing facility, and Youth RISE intervention and academic enrichment program - SCRIP is transforming the lives and outcomes of those who were previously incarcerated.

SCRIP's 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala 2026

Join us as we Celebrate 7 Years of Transformations