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Son of a Saint to Celebrate 15 Years of Impact at 2026 Annual Gala
Son of a Saint’s signature annual fundraiser returns to Four Seasons New Orleans for a special 15th anniversary celebration
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NEW ORLEANS (September 28, 2026) — Son of a Saint will commemorate 15 years of mentorship and impact at its 2026 Annual Gala on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Four Seasons New Orleans. The milestone evening will celebrate the organization’s journey over the past 15 years while looking ahead to the future of its mission and the young men it serves.
The 2026 Annual Gala is presented by Gala Chairs Alex and Lacey Goss, longtime Son of a Saint supporters whose family has been part of the organization’s journey since its early years. Alex Goss currently serves on Son of a Saint’s Board of Directors, and together, the couple continues to champion the organization’s long-term growth and sustainability.
“We’ve watched this incredible organization change the lives and trajectories of hundreds of boys over the last 15 years,” said Alex Goss. “That doesn’t mean Son of a Saint succeeded. It means Son of a Saint is succeeding. Right now, the stakes are higher than they’ve ever been. This organization needs committed, long-term supporters so it can keep making the same commitment to every boy who walks through its doors. We’re honored to chair this year’s gala at this pivotal moment. Son of a Saint needs your support more than ever, because New Orleans needs Son of a Saint.”
Leading sponsors Ochsner Health and Entergy champion the evening, whose support helps make Son of a Saint’s largest annual fundraising event possible and advances the organization’s year-round work with young men across Greater New Orleans.
This year’s gala will take on a special retrospective quality in honor of Son of a Saint’s 15th anniversary. Guests will celebrate the people, moments, and milestones that have shaped the organization since its founding in 2011, while highlighting the continued evolution of its mentorship model and its expanding community of mentees, alumni, mentors, and supporters.
The evening will begin with an exclusive Patron Party, followed by a cocktail hour and the gala program. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in live and silent auctions, featuring a curated collection of experiences and packages, before continuing the celebration at the official afterparty.
Founded in New Orleans, Son of a Saint has grown from an organization serving a small group of boys into a comprehensive, long-term mentorship program supporting young men throughout childhood and into adulthood. The 15th anniversary gala will honor that evolution while recognizing the community that has helped make the organization’s impact possible.
The 2026 Son of a Saint Annual Gala will take place Saturday, November 21, 2026, beginning at 7 p.m., at Four Seasons New Orleans.
For sponsorship opportunities, tickets, and additional details, visit sonofasaint.org/gala.
EVENT DETAILS
2026 Son of a Saint Annual Gala
Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 7 p.m.
Four Seasons New Orleans
2 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
About Son of a Saint
Founded in 2011, Son of a Saint was established to address the challenges faced by fatherless boys in the Greater New Orleans area. Under the leadership of Founder and CEO Bivian “Sonny” Lee III, the 501(c)(3) organization is dedicated to transforming lives through mentorship, emotional support, life-skills development, exposure to constructive experiences, and the formation of positive, lasting peer relationships.
To learn more or get involved, visit www.sonofasaint.org.