Kids House Wayne Densch Children's Advocacy Center Held Successful 16th Annual Gala - An Evening In Paris

Kids House Wayne Densch Advocacy Center transported guests to Paris, France for its 16th Annual Gala on Saturday, April 26. The elegant evening brought together community members to raise critical funds in support of the Kids House mission to provide hope and healing for children and families in Seminole County. We are proud to announce that we raised $382,000.00 and are grateful for the attendees who rallied together to support our biggest night of the year.
 
The Parisian-themed event dazzled attendees with an atmosphere that captured the Paris spirit – elegant and full of heart – reflecting the unwavering dedication of Kids House to serve children in our community. Following cocktail hour, Jana Sutter from iHeart Radio, delivered the opening remarks and welcomed Board Chair Bob Dallari and CEO Juliette Kong who each spoke about the heart behind Kids House’s mission to end child abuse. After dinner and the live auction, Michael Andrew & Swingerhead closed out the night with a spectacular performance.
 
“This evening was more than a celebration — it’s a statement of unity and commitment to the children we serve,” said Bob Dallari, board chair of Kids House. “I am so proud of the work Kids House does, the support we provide, and I am thankful to the many businesses and individuals who supported the 16th Annual Gala and continue to stand with us. Kids House gives impacted children a chance to recover. Our community partners allow us to carry out this mission and we thank them for their continued support.”
 
“It was amazing to see how our Gala sponsors, donors, volunteers and attendees show up for our organization,” said Juliette Kong, CEO of Kids House. “We’d like to thank everyone for their generosity. It lays a strong foundation for our work and helps fill the gaps in our daily operational costs. This community’s ongoing support plays a significant role in the ongoing success of Kids House and our mission to keep our children safe. We’d especially like to thank AdventHealth and Flash-Rite, Inc. for not only serving as the City of Lights (presenting) event sponsors, but also for being longtime friends and advocates of Kids House.”
 
This successful night would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Kids House extends sincere gratitude to all of our sponsors including AdventHealth, Flash-Rite, Inc., Wharton-Smith, Marie & Seth Bernstein, Prestige Business Solutions, Macalister Inc., J&I Marketing Concepts, ATK Energy Group, Delta Capital Management, Duke Energy, Fairwinds Credit Union, Pike Electric, Avison Young, Universal Studios, Schenkel Shultz, GAI, Waste Pro , Project Management Advisors, DLR Solutions, Orlando Sanford International Airport, Hartford South, DSP Partners, RHBJ Consulting, Jennifer & Tom Hodges, Bob Dallari, Air Unlimited, TECO Energy, Jacobs, Kim & Rob Strong, Blue Logistics, Poston Communications, Dr. Todd Husty, Seminole State College, The Black Hammock, Freebee, CPH Consulting, Casselberry PD, HNTB Corp., Max & Stacey Perlman, SunTerra, Holland & Knight, Wayne M. Densch Charities, and Team Fishel. Your commitment helps provide critical services for children and families in our community every day.
 
Photos from the event can be found here: https://cechmansphotovideo.pixieset.com/kidshousegala2025/
 
For more information about Kids House of Seminole and to find out how to get involved, visit: kidshouse.org. 
 
About Kids House
Kids House Wayne Densch Children's Advocacy Center serves as the single point of contact for child abuse investigations for Seminole County, Florida. Its mission is to provide aid to child victims of abuse by providing all necessary services from report and investigation through treatment and prosecution in a child-friendly environment. Each year, approximately 1,400 children visit the center for forensic interviewing and medical examinations, crisis intervention and advocacy, referral and information, mental health therapy, and education and prevention services. Learn more about Kids House at: kidshouse.org. Find them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/KidsHouseCAC/.