Operation Pretty Things Presents
Welcome to tHe 9th Annual ONE gala!
We are so glad you are here!
This year's gala includes a cocktail hour, dinner, silent and live auctions, music and dancing, and a special presentation!
Together we will celebrate all that has been accomplished through your efforts and support, as well as envision all we can continue to do as a community to actively pursue the fight against abuse.
our Mission
Operation Pretty Things is dedicated to loving and empowering victims of domestic violence and sexual assault since 2007.
We come alongside domestic violence shelters and organizations, providing them with the tools and services that will help survivors of intimate partner violence, sex trafficking, and sexual assault take steps towards a life free from abuse.
We have the privilege of partnering with organizations that provide shelter and services to victims of abuse and sexual assault in 19 counties in NorthCarolina, as well as shelters in New York, Georgia, and Florida, Vermont and Colorado.
our goals
Our mission is simple, but the need is great. We aim to:
Create more opportunities for women to receive the love, care, and support they need in their time of need and height of crisis.
Cultivate our relationships with schools in order to promote student engagement, conversation, awareness and involvement
Give our community many more ways to actively participate in our worthy and necessary mission
Continue to love and serve to the best of our ability.
“Let us not love with words and speech only, but with action and in truth.”
1 John 3:18
special thanks to our 2024 ONE gala SPOnSORS
diamond Sponsor $7500
Emily Calder of White Birch Specialty Rentals
platinum Sponsors $6000
Gold Sponsors $4500
SIlVER Sponsors $3000
Table Sponsors $2000
Lure Boutique
kevin hubbard art
Unique Genius Virtual Assistants
our vendors:
Emcee - Ryan Biagini
Auctioneer - Alan Perry
dj - erik Thompson of Atlantic Premiere Entertainment
Venue Union Station of CFCC
catering A thyme savor catering
DECOR WHITE BIRCH SPECIALTY RENTALS
lighting EVENT EXCELLENCE LIGHT & SOUND
sound DB Sound Services
photo MICHELLE Gaylean - galyeans gallery
video Joseph galyean
RENTALS PARTY SUPPLIERS & RENTALS
BEER WATERLINE BREWING COMPANY
wine Empire distributors
banner saltwater signworks
order of tHe evening
6:00
Cocktail hour on the terrace
Banner photo
Silent Auction begins
*VIP Lounge open for our VIP Sponsors & their guests
7:15
Dinner -courtesy of A Thyme Savor Catering
Click HERE for menu
8:30
A word from Executive Director of Operation Pretty Things, Missy Bennett
Guest Speaker Panel:
Michelle Green Shephard, Former NHC DA Ben David, Laura Mangin, Andy Motley, Chelsea Croom, and Patrick Cannon
8:45
Silent Auction closes
Live Auction begins
9:00
Music & Dancing
10:00
End of the evening
Thank you for celebrating with us!
**PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR AUCTION WINNINGS!!**
If you did not win an item you were bidding on, and would still like to make a contribution…
Thank you for your love and support!
Menu
Cocktail Hour
Capresé Kabobs
(V & GF) Cherry tomato, mini buffalo mozzarella, tossed in pesto and a balsamic glaza
Chicken & Waffles
Boneless breaded chicken, fried to perfection, served on a Belgian waffle wedge with a bourbon-stout syrup
Seared Ahi
Sesame seared Ahi tuna served on a wonton chip with lite wasabi and asian glaze
*VIP Appetizer
Beef Tip Gorgonzola
A grilled beef tender tip, caramelized onion & Gorgonzola cream in a petite pastry cup
Dinner
Little Italy
Gourmet Pasta with your choice of 2 homemade sauces: Marinara, Alfredo
Accompaniments: Fresh Baked Garlic Bread, Shaved Parmesan, Fresh Basil, Crushed Red Pepper, Roasted Garlic & olive Oil
Italian marinated grilled chicken
Beef Tender Carving Station
A petite tenderloin, seasoned and seared to perfection, carved and served with fresh baked rolls, served with homemade sauces ~ garlic bordelaise, béarnaise, red pepper boursin or horseradish cream
Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
(VG & GF) A beautiful display of local grilled & sliced vegetables
Shrimp & Grits Bar
Creamy Cheddar Grits, Seasoned Shrimp and our Low Country Bacon-Thyme Cream Sauce
Accompaniments: bacon, diced tomatoes, chives, shredded cheddar, hot sauce, Old Bay
Dessert
Mini Dessert Parfaits
Chef's choice *layered* dessert parfaits (2 flavors)
Classic Cream Puffs drizzled with chocolate
We would love your feedback! Let us know your thoughts on this year’s gala and any thoughts you have on OPT! Anything you can share with us will help us serve our community better!