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Help Us Reach Our Goal!
Can't attend the Soirée? You can still make an immediate impact. Every donation helps Mothers Trust provide urgent support to children and families facing crisis in Lake County. Together, we can reach our fundraising goal and change lives—one child at a time.
About Our Event
An Evening to Make a Difference
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the mission of Mothers Trust Foundation. Begin the evening with a cocktail reception as you explore beautifully curated tablescapes designed by local designers and connect with fellow supporters. Guests will then gather for an elegant seated dinner, inspiring stories of impact, and an exciting live auction—all while helping provide immediate assistance to children and families facing crisis throughout Lake County.
We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of generosity, creativity, and hope.
Evening Highlights
6:00 PM
Cocktail Reception & Designer Tablescapes
7:30 PM
Elegant Seated Dinner
Following Dinner
Welcome • Guest Speaker • Live Auction
Holiday Cocktail Attire
Special Guest
An Inspiring Story
This year's featured speaker, Denean Mannino, is a former Mothers Trust Foundation grant recipient whose life was changed by timely support during a period of hardship. She will share her personal story of resilience, hope, and the lasting impact that compassion has had on her life and family.
Today, Denean has dedicated her life to helping others. She has been an elementary school teacher for more than 25 years and has over three decades of experience coaching figure skating, mentoring skaters of all ages while sharing her passion for the sport.
Her inspiring journey is a powerful reminder that every gift to Mothers Trust Foundation creates opportunity, hope, and lasting change for children and families throughout Lake County.
Our Sponsors
Thanks to our Generous Sponsors
The Seasonal Soirée is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors, whose partnership helps Mothers Trust Foundation provide immediate assistance to children and families facing crisis throughout Lake County. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to creating brighter futures.
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Silent & Live Auction Items
Auction Items (40)
#107
$25 - Provide Warm Snow Pants
Purchase 1 for $25
#125
$300 - Provide Safe Baby Gear
Purchase 1 for $300
#127
$150 - Send a Teen to Prom
Purchase 1 for $150
#128
$75 - Gift a Warm Winter Coat
Purchase 1 for $75
#129
$250 - Send a Child to Summer Camp
Purchase 1 for $250
#106
Raffle: Win a Hermès Béarn Wallet
Raffle
Purchase 1 for $25 + 1 more
#166
Raffle: Custom Malone Soulier Shoes
Raffle
Purchase 1 for $25 + 1 more
#169
Raffle: Chanel, Chanel and More Chanel
Raffle
Purchase 1 for $25 + 1 more
#105
Custom Ottomans by Forward Fruit Design
Value: $2,000
Silent Auction
$300
Starting Bid
0
Bids
#109
One Month Unlimited at Club Pilates
Value: $275
Silent Auction
$50
Starting Bid
0
Bids
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Volunteer Opportunities
Make a Difference With Us
Whether you have a few hours or want to become an ongoing volunteer, there’s a place for you at Mothers Trust Foundation. Volunteers support our Seasonal Soirée, College, Career & Prom Event, Holiday Shoppe, Teen Coat Drive, and other special initiatives throughout the year. Community members are also invited to attend our Wednesday Service Committee meetings at 9:30 a.m., where requests for assistance are reviewed and funding is approved to help local children and families in crisis.
