Voices for Children of Broward (Voices) celebrated a milestone at its annual Soaring for Children Gala, the organization’s signature event on April 18 at The Venue in Wilton Manors.
This year’s theme, Capes & Courage, was a playful yet elevated take on superheroes. It brought the community together to celebrate 15 years of impact for children in foster care and to honor the individuals and partners who continue to show up in meaningful ways.
The sold-out event welcomed nearly 270 guests for an evening that reflected on both the strength of the mission and the collective commitment to ensuring children in foster care have the resources, stability, and opportunities they need to thrive. The gala marked the largest event in the organization’s history, both in attendance and funds raised.
The event raised over $200,000 to support Voices’ mission to ensure that every child and young adult in Broward County who has experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment has access to the resources and support they need to thrive. The funds will help sustain year-round, high-impact programs that provide stability, meet essential needs, and create meaningful opportunities for children in foster care. Since 2011, Voices for Children of Broward County has served more than 14,000 children by providing advocacy, essential resources, wraparound support, and experiences that promote dignity, normalcy, and hope.
Guests were then invited into the ballroom, where superhero aerialists created a dynamic and engaging transition into the program. Throughout the night, interactive moments brought the theme to life, with DJ Christopher Andrew keeping the energy high.
A themed photo booth invited attendees to transform into their own superhero personas, creating memorable keepsakes that captured the spirit of the evening. Each table featured superhero action-figure centerpieces, further reinforcing the theme.
Even The Venue’s service team joined in, with servers dressed as superheroes as they moved throughout the room, delivering each course with flair and reinforcing the evening’s message that heroism can take many forms. Guests embraced the spirit of the evening in elevated attire, wearing gold, deep red, and navy, the signature colors of Capes & Courage. Many added capes and superhero-inspired accessories, bringing an added sense of fun and energy to the night.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate our 15th anniversary,” said Voices President and CEO Erica Herman. “Capes & Courage reflects both the resilience of the children we serve and the commitment of those who show up for them every day. This evening honors the individuals and partners who have supported our mission over the past 15 years, and we are grateful to those who continue to help us respond to the needs of children in foster care.”
Each year, Voices for Children of Broward County (Voices) works to make the foster care experience better for over 2,500 children in the South Florida community, so they can rise with strength, dignity, and hope. Voices is dedicated to ensuring that every child and young adult who is a victim of abuse, neglect, and abandonment in Broward County has access to the resources and programs needed to support their health, educational, and social well-being. Through its core programs, Voices provides advocacy, case management, age-appropriate referrals, and wraparound services that work to create an abuse-free future for every child. In collaboration with the 17th Judicial Circuit Dependency Court Division and community partners, Voices serves children with open dependency court cases, committed to meeting their essential needs and ensuring they have a voice throughout the court process.