When: September 13, 2025
Event Begins: 6:00PM
Where: The Hotel Colonnade (180 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134)
We’re turning Sweet Sixteen and you’re invited to the celebration!
LEAP’s Gala is more than a party, it’s a powerful tribute to the women rewriting their futures beyond prison walls.
Enjoy an inspiring evening of specialty cocktails, mocktails, dinner, and dancing—hosted by the radiant television personality Cameron Dobbs—as we celebrate stories of transformation, resilience, and community.
We’re proud to honor this year’s champions of change:
Community Hero: Lucia Davis-Raiford
President & CEO, The Carrie Meek Foundation
Corporate Hero: Lizbeth Heno
AVP Store Manager, TD Bank
Program Hero: Dale Quaint
Certified Addiction Professional, Trauma & Addiction Instructor for LEAP Prison Program
Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are new to our mission, this unforgettable night is your chance to support the power of possibility and look fabulous doing it.
Tickets and sponsorships are now available (see details below). Join us at the stunning The Hotel Colonnade in Coral Gables and be part of a movement that’s changing lives.
Let’s raise our glasses to freedom, futures, and fierce second chances.
Sponsorship Opportunities
By sponsoring the Second Chance Gala you are dedication and commitment to empowering women to put prison in the past.
PRESENTING SPONSOR – $50,000
ANGEL SPONSOR – $25,000
PRODUCER SPONSOR – $10,000
SUPPORTER SPONSOR – $5,000
PARTNER SPONSOR – $2,500
Presenting Sponsor – $50,000
The Presenting Sponsor package underwrites ONE FULL YEAR of transitional housing for SIX LEAP graduates, ensuring that the women have a safe, secure, and nurturing environment from which to grow and thrive! That’s 2,190 nights!
EVENT TICKETS: 2 Tables (20 Attendees)
PRE-EVENT RECOGNITION:
- Premiere logo inclusion on event material including online and print advertising, save-the-dates, invitations, and press material.
- Top tier recognition on social media promotional posts, LEAP & Dragonfly websites and newsletters.
ON-SITE RECOGNITION:
- Logo inclusion on all on-site collateral including step and repeat, table toppers, and projections.
- Recognition in opening remarks from the stage as a Presenting Sponsor.
- Prime placement for two (2) full page ads in event program.
POST-EVENT RECOGNITION:
- Top tier recognition in post-event monthly newsletter.
Angel Sponsor – $25,000
The Angel Sponsor package provides THREE months of a fully paid internship to FOUR LEAP graduates, ensuring that our sisters have a safe and secure platform from which to grow and blossom.
EVENT TICKETS: 1 Table (10 Attendees)
PRE-EVENT RECOGNITION:
- Premiere logo inclusion on event material including online and print advertising, save-the-dates, invitations, and press material.
- Recognition on social media platforms, LEAP & Dragonfly websites and newsletters.
ON-SITE RECOGNITION:
- Logo inclusion on all on-site collateral including step and repeat, table toppers, and projections
- Prime placement for one (1) full page ad in event program.
POST-EVENT RECOGNITION:
- Inclusion in post-event monthly newsletter.
Producer Sponsor – $10,000
The Producer Sponsor package provides the cost for TWO women to complete the LEAP Prison Program ensuring that women are set up for success pre-release.
EVENT TICKETS: 4
PRE-EVENT RECOGNITION:
- Logo inclusion on event material including online and print advertising, save-the-dates, invitations, and press material.
- Logo inclusion on social media promotional posts, LEAP & Dragonfly websites.
ON-SITE RECOGNITION:
- Logo inclusion on step and repeat.
- Prime location for half (1/2) page ad in event program.
POST-EVENT RECOGNITION:
- Inclusion in post-event monthly newsletter.
Supporter Sponsor – $5,000
The Supporter Sponsor package provides a CASH award for winners of the LEAP Entrepreneurship Academy ensuring the women have the ability to finance their proposed business plans.
EVENT TICKETS: 4
PRE-EVENT RECOGNITION:
- Logo inclusion on event material including online and print advertising, save-the-dates, and invitations.
- Logo inclusion on social media promotional posts & LEAP & Dragonfly websites.
ON-SITE RECOGNITION:
- Logo inclusion on step and repeat.
- Sponsorship level mentioned in program.
POST-EVENT RECOGNITION:
- Inclusion in post-event monthly newsletter.
Partner Sponsor – $2,500
The Partner Sponsor package provides TWO health care stipends to cover critical health care needs not covered by insurance.
EVENT TICKETS: 2
PRE-EVENT RECOGNITION:
- Logo inclusion on social media promotional posts & LEAP & Dragonfly websites.
ON-SITE RECOGNITION:
- Logo inclusion on step and repeat.
- Sponsorship level mentioned in program.
POST-EVENT RECOGNITION:
- Inclusion in post-event monthly newsletter.
Event Ticket (1 Attendee) – $280
The Gala Event Ticket provides 2 women with a transit card for one month, ensuring they have transportation to all essential appointments post-release.
For sponsorship opportunities or more information, please contact:
Donna Terrano | donna@leapforladies.org |+1 305.282.0424
