Spring Gala is a celebration of the students and adults living with a developmental or intellectual disability and autism that Benedictine supports, their families and its community.
Benedictine will hold its annual Spring Gala fundraiser, themed "Benedictine Bourbon Street Masquerade" on Saturday, April 27th at the Trident Aircraft Hangar in Easton. This important fundraiser benefits the students and adults living with developmental or intellectual disabilities and autism that Benedictine supports. Families, staff, community members, and businesses are all invited to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year.
“Every spring, our community gathers to celebrate the students and adults living with developmental and intellectual disabilities and autism that we support, their families and our dedicated staff,” stated Scott Evans, Benedictine Executive Director. “Without the support of the community, we cannot achieve our mission of helping those children and adults reach their greatest potential. We are so fortunate to have Candi Chiaruttini and Paul Milne chair this wonderful event! As the former owners of The Oaks, combined with Paul’s experience as an acclaimed chef, their expertise is so appreciated.”
“Benedictine Bourbon Street Masquerade” begins with the “Brass Band Cocktail Hour” followed by “The Garden District” dinner, awards and live auction. The evening’s festivities will continue with “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler” desserts and dancing in the dramatic setting of the Trident Aircraft Hangar.
“Each year, our Spring Gala raises critical funds that support Benedictine’s vital work of providing the best care and services for the students and adults clients we support, helping them learn, grow and achieve their greatest potential,” commented Claudia Cunningham, Benedictine Chief Advancement Officer. “We are thrilled to be working with Sidney Davenport-Trond and the team at Gourmet by the Bay at The Village Shoppe. It’s going to be a very special evening!”
Benedictine extends gratitude to all the families and community members that support its Spring Gala along with event sponsors which include The Brett and Molly Sause Family Fund, BUCS Engineering, Mullen, Sondberg, Wimbish and Stone, Preston Automotive Group, Pep Up, The Nolan Investment Group, Willow Construction and Acrisure.
Tickets to the “Benedictine Bourbon Street Masquerade” Spring Gala, can be purchased HERE or you can contact Amy Pippin at 410.364.9613 / amy.pippin@benschool.org. Sponsorship Opportunities are also available. Please contact Caroline Bauerle, Director of Development, at 410.369.9612 / caroline.bauerle@benschool.org.
For room reservations, please call the Tidewater Inn at 410.822.1300 to get a discounted rate on room reservations. You can also contact the Easton Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott at 410.822.0050 and mention you would like one of the rooms reserved for Benedictine.
About Benedictine:
Benedictine is a non-sectarian nonprofit service provider supporting close to 200 children and adults living with developmental disabilities and autism. Benedictine’s mission is to help the individuals they support achieve their greatest potential and highest level of independence.
The year-round educational program is one of only 22 nationwide to earn a four-year accreditation from the National Commission for Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES). This program includes home-like living and learning options on the Ridgely, Maryland campus, for children ages 5 to 21 who come from Maryland and surrounding states. Benedictine also has 4 student group homes located in Caroline and Talbot Counties.
Benedictine’s Adult Services program offers Meaningful Day and job training services for transitional youth and adults, ages 22 to 70+, who live in the community, and in 18 Benedictine adult group homes in Caroline, Talbot, and Anne Arundel Counties.
Benedictine’s Easton Community Services & Training Center prepares the adults it supports to enter the workforce. Benedictine also collaborates with the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) to provide training programs and job search services for students in area schools and adults living in the surrounding community.
Benedictine serves individuals from all over the state and Mid-Atlantic region and is one of the Eastern Shore’s largest nonprofit employers with 370 employees. For more information, visit www.benschool.org.
