SHB Black Tie Fundraising Gala-The mental health of the military

The mental health of our military shows historic and alarming statistics! Do you know the current daily suicide rate, divorce, homelessness, domestic violence, and trauma cases among those who have served and their families? How about the number of military sexual assaults' among men vs women? What are you doing to stand up for those who served in our nation's military in the past, present and future?

This event your opportunity to serve with your time and donations. The general public is invited to attend this black tie Gala where we will dance, dine, and donate. Each ticket holder will receive a complimentary edition of the book by author and guest speaker, Million Heir-Williams. "Military Moms On A Mission" is a must read!

Our Emcee's are Valerie Starks, host of the "I'm Every Woman Radio Show!" and Ms. Culture Galaxy North Carolina-Sonya Petty.

VIP Guest Speakers

Carmen E. Cole-National President of the Montford Point Marines The Charlotte Chapter will be represented by Craig Little

Dr. Christopher Thompson-Author, Pastor, Teacher, Mental Health

Million Heir-Williams-Military mental health advocate, Author, Military Mom

Thomas Gordon-Military veteran of three branches(Army, Navy, and Air Force) member of Kappa Lambda Chi, Military Fraternity, Inc.

Miss North Carolina USA 2021-Madison Bryant

Darrell Bonaparte-District 20 Commander-Mecklenburg County American Legion

Dance to the tunes from DJ B-1-Planet Funksville

Catering By: Handy & Spicy

Thank to our sponsors: I AM VETS, Harmony Health Therapeutic Services, Allied Mortgage Group, AARP of the Carolinas, Liberty Mutual, Love In Forkfulls, Eurotopia Services, CAI Public Strategies, Inspired Inclusivity Consulting, Skip To My Lupus, The Melanted Market Exchange, Shop Black City Tour, Advocate Health Advisors, Operation Education, Keepin It 100 Podcast, The Vendor to Village Pipeline and Uncle Dave's Kettle Korn.

Attire: Your definition of black tie(Short, long, dress uniform, tux, culture attire)

This event is open to the public and welcomes diversity and inclusion.

Please call 704-380-7686 for any questions.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Whitehead Manor Conference Center, 5901 Sardis Road, Charlotte, United States