Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Assistance League^® of Phoenix will hold its 53^rd Annual Celebration of Caring Gala, “The Butterfly Effect” on April 6, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Chateau Luxe, located at 1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr. in Phoenix. Presenting sponsors of the event are Desert Financial Credit Union and The Carroll & Marguerite Wheeler Foundation.

The evening will raise funds to benefit Phoenix-area children in need. Operation School Bell^®, the nonprofit’s signature program, provides school clothing, shoes and other necessary items for thousands of children living in poverty.  Other services include providing basic need items for newborns born into poverty, providing teddy bears for children to hold as a calming and security aid during a crisis and providing books and book sets for children at K-8 schools with high rates of poverty and local social service agencies.

This year’s Excellence in Philanthropy honoree is the Carroll & Marguerite Wheeler Foundation.

Sara Fleury is the Event Chairman. Sara, along with the committed gala committee are organizing and developing the vision for an evening of entertainment, auction, networking and philanthropy for professionals and businesses from across the Valley. All proceeds from the event will be used to improve the lives of children.

Individual tickets  and sponsorships are available now, for more information please visit https://cofc2024.givesmart.com . To inquire about sponsorship, email  Aimee Runyon at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .