CHRIS 180 Opens Ticket Sales for 2026 CHRIStal Ball
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
CHRIS 180 announced today that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 CHRIStal Ball, the organization’s signature annual fundraiser, set for 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15 at Curate (1333 Logan Circle, NW) in Atlanta.
Board members Wes Adams, of SV Consulting Group, and S. Karimah McFarlane, of Buckhead Art & Company, will serve as co-chairs for the 2026 CHRIStal Ball, helping lead a meaningful evening in support of CHRIS 180’s mission to heal children, strengthen families and build community.
This year’s honorees are Julia Houston, Chief Legal Officer of Equifax, and Georgia Power Company, both recognized for their leadership, service and commitment to strengthening the Atlanta community.
“The CHRIStal Ball is more than a fundraiser. It is a celebration of what is possible when a community comes together to invest in healing, resilience and brighter futures,” said Cati Diamond Stone, President and CEO of CHRIS 180. “This year’s event will have a fresh atmosphere and a beautiful new setting at Curate, but the heart of the evening remains the same: showing up for children, youth and families across our community with compassion and purpose.”
For more than four decades, CHRIS 180 has supported the mental health and well-being of children, youth and families across metro Atlanta through trauma-informed mental health services, foster care and adoption support, and programs for youth experiencing homelessness. In 2025 alone, CHRIS 180 delivered 54,572 behavioral health sessions and supported 86 schools across four districts. The team also supported 54 families through foster care and adoption and housed 40 young adults and families at Summit Trail Apartments.
Current CHRIStal Ball 2026 sponsors include Anchor Sponsor Delta Air Lines; Legacy Sponsors Georgia-Pacific and Georgia Power; Pillar Sponsors Cox Enterprises, Kaiser Permanente and Holder Construction; and Patron Sponsors Delta Community Credit Union and Genuine Parts Company. Media sponsors are Modern Luxury and Rough Draft Atlanta. Additional sponsorship opportunities remain available for organizations and individuals who want to support CHRIS 180’s work while aligning with one of Atlanta’s signature nonprofit events.
To purchase tickets or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit the CHRIS 180 CHRIStal Ball page.
