French Quarter | Wesley Shelter

🎭 French Quarter Annual Fundraiser 🎭

📅 Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30–9:30 PM
📍 Location: Wilson Arts Center

Join us for a festive Mardi Gras–themed evening filled with music, food, and community, all in support of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking served by Wesley Shelter.

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Why This Fundraiser Matters

At Wesley Shelter, we believe everyone deserves safety, dignity, and the chance to heal. The funds raised at this event directly support survivors in our community by helping provide crisis response, safe housing, court and hospital accompaniment, and ongoing advocacy and support.

This fundraiser is more than a night out. It’s a way to stand with survivors and help ensure that when someone reaches out for help, we can say “yes.”

Your impact:

$50 helps provide essentials and emergency support
$100 supports advocacy and safety planning
$250 helps cover a night of safe housing and care
$500+ strengthens long-term support and services

🎉 Event Details

What’s included with your ticket:

Entry to the event
One drink ticket + five raffle tickets
Food, music, and Mardi Gras–inspired fun

Attire:
Festive, casual, or fancy Mardi Gras flair encouraged. Beads & masks welcome.

Parking:
Please use any of the Downtown Wilson parking for this event.

✨ What to Expect

Come ready for an evening that joyful and meaningful!

Live music and entertainment
Food and drinks
Silent auction and raffles
Festive décor and photo moments
A chance to connect with others who care about making a difference

Whether you come to dance, bid, mingle, or simply support, there’s a place for you here.

🤝 Ways to Get Involved

There are many ways to support this event and our mission, even if you can’t attend.

Attend: Purchase a ticket and join us for the celebration
Sponsor: Partner with us and show your support for survivors
Donate an Auction Item: Gift cards, services, or new items are welcome
Volunteer: Help with setup, guest check-in, or event support
Donate: Make a contribution directly to survivor services

Volunteer With Us!

Volunteers help make this event possible. Roles include event setup and breakdown, greeting guests, assisting with food or auction areas, and supporting the event throughout the evening. No experience needed, just a willingness to help and be part of something meaningful.