Community Assistance Center Opens Ticket Sales for 2026 Annual Gala
Monday, June 22nd, 2026
The Community Assistance Center (CAC) has opened ticket sales for its 2026 Annual Gala, Bringing Community Together for Change, an evening of community, celebration and philanthropy supporting CAC’s mission to prevent hunger and homelessness in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody and to empower people to achieve long-term stability. The gala will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 6:00 - 10:00 PM, at The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North.
Proceeds from the event support services that help individuals and families overcome immediate financial crises, including food insecurity and housing instability, while also funding programs that build pathways to long-term economic stability. As the cost of housing, groceries, and other necessities continue to rise, the resources required to help families remain safely housed and fed have increased significantly. In 2025, CAC served more than 4,400 households, distributed 1.1 million pounds of food, provided more than $769,000 in financial assistance, and helped 1,108 families avoid eviction.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North
Ticket Prices: $200 through June 30; $250 starting July 1
BuyTickets: ourcac.org/gala
CAC’s Annual Gala brings together community leaders, businesses, volunteers, and supporters to raise critical funds for CAC's programs. These include food, clothing, housing and utility assistance, adult education classes, career services, and workforce development.
"Every day, we see neighbors working hard to overcome financial challenges and create a better future for their families," said Francis K. Horton, III, CEO of Community Assistance Center. "The Annual Gala is an opportunity for our community to come together, celebrate our impact, and support programs that help local families move from crisis to stability to upward mobility."
Guests will enjoy an enchanted evening featuring a special performance by the City Springs Theatre Conservatory, along with inspiring stories that highlight the life-changing impact of CAC’s work. The event will include both live and silent auctions showcasing travel experiences, restaurants, art, sports, and theater packages, as well as, a raffle trip for a European Getaway for Two. Guests will also enjoy a three-course dinner with drinks throughout the evening.
Event Co-Chairs are Lauren Baksh and Sue Appleyard. Mercedes-Benz USA is the gala’s Presenting Sponsor. To reserve tickets or tables, view sponsorship opportunities, or learn more, visit ourcac.org/gala. Early-bird tickets are $200 through June 30, and $250 starting July 1.
