Update: A New Focus, A Brighter Future

While our Masquerade Soirée has been tabled, our mission is still in full motion!

We’ve decided to shift our energy from the gala to direct community impact — providing meals, school supplies, and essential resources to children and families in need. The auction items you see here will now be featured as part of our “Brighter Future” Giving Campaign, which helps fund our bookbag drives and youth support initiatives.

If you’ve already placed a bid or made a donation, don’t worry, your contribution will go directly toward these efforts, ensuring local students start the year prepared and confident. Sometimes, the best way to unmask change is to create it.

Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to give through our Brighter Future Campaign — coming soon!

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Supporting Concerned African Women, Inc.

Concerned African Women, Inc. is committed to raising a generation of self-determined youth equipped with the tools to excel academically, socially, and emotionally. Through innovative educational programs and comprehensive support for families, the dedicated team members of CAW aim to nurture lifelong learners who are ready to face challenges, seize opportunities, and become leaders in their communities.

Honoring Gregory Smith Jr.

This soirée also raises funds for the Gregory Smith Jr. Foundation, an organization born out of tragedy but dedicated to hope and change. On August 12, 2020, Gregory’s life was tragically cut short by a senseless act of gun violence. That evening, as Gregory prepared to join his friends for a game of basketball, he unknowingly said his final words to his mother, “I’m going, ma.” Hours later, Mrs. Smith received a call from Jackson Memorial Trauma Center with news that no parent should ever hear. Despite all efforts to save him, Gregory succumbed to fatal gunshot wounds to the abdomen. The perpetrators of this heinous act were never brought to justice, leaving the Smith family with an unimaginable void.

The Gregory Smith Jr. Foundation was established to honor Gregory’s memory and to combat the very violence that claimed his life. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, the foundation aims to create a safer environment for our youth, ensuring that no other family has to endure the pain of losing a loved one to gun violence.

Why Your Support Matters

By attending the Masquerade Soirée, you're not just enjoying an exquisite evening with dinner, cocktails and entertainment; you're making a tangible impact. Your contributions will help Concerned African Women, Inc. continue their essential work with Miami’s youth, support the Gregory Smith Jr. Foundation's mission to address gun violence in our community and ANSANBL/ANSANBL Global's continued efforts.

Together, we can turn a night of tragedy into a future of hope and change. Let’s honor Gregory’s memory and support the youth of Miami, creating a safer, healthier community for all.

Get Involved

Purchase your tickets, donate, or become a sponsor today. Your generosity will help us make a lasting difference. Thank you for your support.

Sponsorship Levels

We are seeking sponsors to make the event a huge success while also benefiting the work being done by Gregory Smith Jr. Foundation and Concerned African Women. We cannot do it alone. Consider becoming a sponsor:

GATSBY SPONSOR - $5,000

VIP Table for 8 guests with premier placement
Prominent logo placement on event materials, website, and social media
Recognition in press releases and event signage
On-stage acknowledgment during the event
Opportunity to provide branded gifts for guests

ART DECO SPONSOR - $2,500

VIP Seating for 6 guests
Logo inclusion on event signage, website, and social media
Verbal recognition during the event program
Mention in post-event recap communications

JAZZ AGE SPONSOR - $1,500

Preferred Seating for 4 guests
Name listed in event program and website
Recognition during the event

SPEAKEASY SPONSOR - $750

Seating for 2 guests
Name listed on website
Recognition at the event

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