Dine for Dignity 2024

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The Covering House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides refuge and restoration to children and teens who have experienced sexual exploitation or trafficking, hosts its sixth annual gala event. Dine for Dignity is our largest fundraiser of the year. The funds generated at the gala will specifically support four domains:

Youth Residential Home - an intensive 12-15 month program in which residents receive holistic, trauma-informed care through individual, group and specialized therapies, in addition to experiential learning and in-house education.
Community-Based Services - provides services for individuals in the community, meeting them wherever they are; services include mentoring, individual and group therapy, case management, rent and utility support, and education.
Prevention - awareness and early intervention for youth, adults, and caregivers centered on protective factors and red flags related to sex trafficking.
Growth - new campus and program expansion.

A night of celebration, education, and casting vision about our exciting future in the community.

Join us as we "unmask the truth about trafficking."

Black Tie Optional

Dress on Theme Encouraged

Cocktail Hour 6-7 pm

Dinner Service & Awards 7-8:30 pm

Live Auction 8:30 pm

Founder Remarks 8:45

Paddle Raises 9 pm

Event Ends 10 pm

For questions, please contact Laura Baker ([email protected]).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Registration and Payment Information

Once you have purchased a table or tickets, please complete your registration at https://DFD24.givesmart.com or by texting DFD24 to 76278 to add a credit card to your profile. This will allow for a quicker check-in and a seamless checkout, including self checkout. Opt in to receive text messages with important details prior to and during the event. Pre-registration is important so that you can be assigned a bid number. If you do not complete the registration, please see a volunteer at the event check-in help desk.

Why Do I Need To Add My Credit Card?

If you intend to place bids on live auction items or plan to make a monetary donation during the paddle raise, you will need a credit card on file. Having your card on file will speed up the checkout process and give you access to self-checkout. Our GiveSmart event management platform is compliant with credit card industry security standards. Card information is stored in a tokenized format, which is only readable by the card processing partner, CardConnect. There is no actual credit card data stored in the GiveSmart platform.

Can I Pay With Cash or Check?

Checks made payable to The Covering House can be accepted. You will need to speak with a volunteer at checkout to confirm your items and pay. Cash is accepted for raffle ticket purchases only.

Pre-Arrival

Email and text confirmations are sent when you register. You can update your attendee details, view your table number, and more.

Parking

Valet parking is included in your ticket purchase. You may access the valet from the Kingshighway entrance to the hotel. Garage self-park is also available in the Chase Garage, off Maryland Plaza.

Checkout

Checkout will be located in the Regency Ballroom. Present your name and display of items or donations you are paying for on your phone. Volunteers will secure your items and process payment.