Wearing green was de rigueur for the 16th annual Raintree Children and Family Services’ 16th annual Paint the Town Green Gala, held March 15 at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel.
The event drew a lively crowd of supporters who gathered to honor Raintree’s nearly 100 years of service to children and families in the Greater New Orleans area.
WGNO-TV anchor and WYLD-FM personality LBJ emceed the evening, bringing his signature energy and warmth to the festivities.
The event featured silent and live auctions, with works by acclaimed artists James Michalopoulos, Terrance Osborne and Sean Clark. Entertainment from D’ivine Play kept the dance floor buzzing.
This year’s presenting sponsors were the Angel Wings Foundation and the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust. Their contributions, as well as other gala participants, help Raintree’s mission to provide needed services to at-risk children and youth, encouraging hope and creating opportunities for growth and independent lives.
“Raintree’s gala is crucial for us! It brings awareness to children in foster care and infants experiencing developmental delays while providing needed funding for service delivery,” said Raintree Executive Director LaShawna Schofield.
The event chair was Kelly Husted.
Fun Fact: Patron party guests were treated to food from Ruth’s Chris Steak House and custom cocktails by NOËL Family Distillery.
