Alexandria: Fostering the Future Gala
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Alexandria: Fostering the Future Gala

New Orleans-themed evening raises $21,000.

Mayor Allison Silberberg, right, congratulates George Williams as Foster Parent of the Year at the Fostering the Future gala April 8 at the Hotel Monaco.

Mayor Allison Silberberg, right, congratulates George Williams as Foster Parent of the Year at the Fostering the Future gala April 8 at the Hotel Monaco. Photo by Jeanne Theismann.

See more Foster the Future gala photos on Facebook.

The Fund for Alexandria’s Child held its annual Fostering the Future gala, raising more than $21,000 during an “Evening in the French Quarter” April 8 at the Hotel Monaco.

“What an exciting evening,” said event co-chair Christina Horst. “So many people have come together to make tonight a success. The generosity of our community will enable us to continue helping foster children and others at-risk of abuse and neglect to enjoy the experiences most kids take for granted.”

Major sponsors included R & B Heating and Air Conditioning, The Goodhart Group, Hudson Studio, Morgan Stanley/Catherine Joyce, Landmark Honda, Barbara Sherlock/ExxonMobil, Ourisman Automotive of Virginia, The Alexandria Euchre Club, Alexandria Primary Care Associates, Burke & Herbert Bank, Land Carroll & Blaire PC, Pam Cornelio/McEnearney, McEnearney Associates Old Town, Monument Title Company, Northern Virginia Community College- Alexandria Campus, Suzanne Kratzok and Rick Howard and Suellen and Joe Savukas. Entertainment was provided by the T.C. Jazz Combo and the Kate Moran Band.

For more information, visit the Facebook page at TheFundForAlexandriasChild.