The Second Annual Give Like a Woman Gala will take place March 21, 2026
Join us for the Give Like a Woman Gala, a special night of giving, fun, and impact. Your support helps fund the Women to Women 2026 Grant Program, meeting urgent community needs. Our goal is to raise over $300,000 to make real change.
Giving like a woman means more than donating—it’s about finding solutions, volunteering time, and building strong connections. Everyone who wants to help is welcome, including men!
Event highlights:
Food and drinks by 1618 On Location
Live auction
Meet this year’s grant recipients
Exciting after-party
Dress code: festive, chic, or cocktail attire. Our theme this year is “Kaleidoscope of Hope,” so we encourage attendees to be as colorful as possible!
Tickets will be limited, so grab your ticket now and join us for a night where your generosity creates hope and change.
Location
Cadillac Service Garage
304 East Market Street, Greensboro, NC
Date & Time
March 21, 2026 6:30 - 11 PM
Join our efforts!
Join us as our individual colors of generosity come together to create something far greater than the sum of its parts, representing the power of collective philanthropy!
Kaleidoscope of Hope
LIVE AUCTION - AVAILABLE TO GUESTS NIGHT-OF ONLY!
🌴 Pura Vida Paradise: A Week in Costa Rica’s Exclusive Peninsula Papagayo 🌴
Pack your bags for the ultimate escape! Enjoy 7 nights in a stunning private 7-bedroom home (6 king suites plus a bunk room with 5 queen bunks) on Costa Rica’s exclusive Peninsula Papagayo, one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. Direct 3-hour flight from Charlotte, 30 minute drive to the house. Door-to-door in half a day!
This luxurious home, normally renting at $5,650/night, can be yours all while helping others. A true win-win! Perfect for:
✨ An adults-only getaway for 6 couples
✨ A group of young families (10 adults; 10 kids)
✨ A multigenerational reunion of up to 20 guests
Your stay includes:
A gated community retreat with 150-degree panoramic views
Two 6-person golf carts to explore the peninsula in style
A private concierge to curate excursions, dining, and adventures
Daily housekeeping services
Bid high, bid boldly—this trip not only delivers paradise, it also funds a full Women to Women grant in 2026. 🌺
Valid June 1 – Sept 30 for 2026 or 2027.
🌍 South African Safari for Two! 🌍
Experience a 5-night escape to South Africa's Waterberg region where you'll explore the wild on guided safari game drives, spot iconic wildlife, and relax in comfort surrounded by stunning scenery. This safari destination offers breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable moments in the heart of the African bush.
Enjoy a luxury safari tent with hotel-style amenities and a private terrace. Your stay includes all meals, daily game drives, house beverages, and personalized trip planning for an unforgettable safari.
✨ 1-bedroom, 1-bath tent for 2 guests
✨ Two daily safari game drives, and one big game safari drive
✨ Outdoor brush braai dining experience under the stars
Winners have two years to travel (Available year-round except the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years)
As we celebrate the power of communal giving, guests will have the opportunity to give generously AND have a chance to win a stunning $5,200 diamond necklace from Schiffman's Jewelers! We sincerely thank Schiffman’s for their generosity and thank YOU for raising your paddle night-of!
The jaw-dropping beauty = Hearts On Fire 18K White Gold Silk Pave Oval Diamond Necklace featuring 1.24ct in Diamonds on Adjustable Wheat Chain
We greatly appreciate Go Green who is donating a new HVAC, a value of up to $12,500 towards a full system replacement, with a 10 year parts and labor warranty! As we head into the summer months, jump on this opportunity to have dependable heat and air conditioning that keeps your home comfortable without any worries.
It’s built to do the job well — cool and heat your home evenly and reliably. With a new energy efficiency, you may even see a reduction in your power bill. Ensure your comfort before the upcoming summer season.
If your current unit is aging… if you’ve been worried about repairs… or if you just want peace of mind going into the heat of summer — this is your opportunity.
We’re bringing a truly unforgettable moment to the gala: live art created in real time as part of the program.
Local artist Alisha Wielfaert will paint an original piece during the event, accompanied by live music. Guests will watch the artwork come to life right in front of them, adding energy, emotion, and storytelling to the room.
As the piece nears completion, we’ll open it up for bidding as a live auction item, creating a powerful, immersive experience that blends art, music, and fundraising momentum.
It’s intimate, inspiring, and one-of-a-kind — a centerpiece moment that elevates the entire evening and gives guests the chance to take home a piece of the gala itself.
Our 2026 Gala Hostesses
Women to Women Leading Donor
In celebration of my children and grandchildren
Hon. Kathy Manning
Women to Women Leading Donor
In celebration of my granddaughters: Ellie, Olivia, Georgia, Josey, Polly, Winnie and Lona Clare
Claudia Reich
Women to Women President & Leading Donor
In celebration of my daughters: Addison and Hayley
Rep. Tracy Clark
Women to Women Grants Co-Chair
In celebration of our grantees and their transformative impact on our community!
Theresa Byrd
Meet This Year’s Team:
Allison Ball
Allison Ball is an experienced event planner and project manager with over 10 years in mission-driven organizations. Passionate about women's empowerment, she has a strong background in community-building and supporting women leaders. A Greensboro native, she has also lived in Washington, D.C., and Alabama. Outside of work, she travels worldwide with her husband and plays with their corgi, Rhett.
Co-Chair 2026 Gala
Jordan Lacenski
Jordan Lacenski is a brand strategist, community builder, and founder of SheWolf, a women’s movement and membership community. She also serves as a fractional CMO and consultant with 10+ years of marketing and consulting experience across nonprofits and for-profits. As Co-Chair of the Women to Women Gala, she brings creativity and heart to community impact. She’s a mom of two humans and one rescue dog, married and boomeranged back to Greensboro from Florida and Montana.
Co-Chair 2026 Gala
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
Radiance Sponsors: $10k
CHRIS & TRACY CLARKBART & ELAINE BOYERSilver Sponsors: $7.5k
Glenda Schillinger / GJJAMS Foundation
One of a Kind Sponsors: $5k
Claudia Reich | Kathy Manning | Theresa ByrdHue Hero Sponsors: $2.5k
Family of Senator Kay R. Hagan
Greensboro Day SchoolLincoln Financial
Liz BlackwellMarsh McLennan AgencyLuminous Leader Sponsors: $1k
Sen. Michael & Allison Garrett
Ben Bregman & Ryan Mahler
Bernard Robinson & Company (BRC)
Ellie and Will Yearns
Fox-Rothschild
GenCrest Capital Partners
Lisa & Jason Walker
Pace Communications
Radiant Medical Aesthetics and Hair RestorationSimply Southern
Whitney Haddix
Shimmering Support Sponsors: $500
Andrea Bushnell & Michael Corbett
Beacon Pointe
Beatrice SchallBrooks PierceCarolina Pediatrics
Carruthers and RothDeuterman LawKelli PowersMcKinney Immigration Law
Mitchell, Bartlett, and Bell Orthodontics
Next AscentPigtails & Crewcuts Greensboro
Rob and Martha PeddrickThe SteelhouseWeeks Hardwood Flooring
Wendi RotundaIn-Kind Sponsors
1618 On Location
Alisha Wielfaert - The Painted Way
Arboro Empowered
Azarria White
Capital Grille
Freeman's Grub & Pub
Fresh Market
GIAGlasbear Productions
Greensboro Power Yoga
Lililu on King
Louise Brady
Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants and Hotels
Party Reflections
Polliwogs
Sam Howard
SheWolf
Stearns Financial
Tanger Center
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Thea DeLoreto Art
Tiffany Hawken
Why We Give
Each day, tens of thousands of women right here in our own community struggle to put food on the table, to keep themselves and their children safe and healthy, and to rise out of poverty towards futures of opportunity.
Women to Women changes the lives of women and their children by funding programs that offer demonstrated results. We identify the point of intervention that truly changes these women’s futures. Our proven grant allocation process supports a broad platform of programs that may not be on the radar for most donors. The outcomes are real and meaningful in the lives of Guilford County families, the community we all call home.
