FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation to Host
Elegant Garden Gala Benefiting Local Foster Children
NICEVILLE, FL – [October 8, 2025] – The Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation invites the community to an evening of elegance and philanthropy at its annual Garden Gala on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at The Shop at Baldwin Turf, 739 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL.
This signature fundraising event brings together community members, businesses, and supporters for a cause that makes a lasting difference—empowering the futures of local foster children. Guests will enjoy an elevated wine selection provided by Thompson 31 Fifty Wines, craft beer, al fresco dining, live music, a wine pull, silent art auction, and more.
“When a child enters foster care, they’re often carrying heartbreak far bigger than their years,” said Virginia Davis, President of the Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation. “Through the Garden Gala, we’re not just raising funds—we’re planting seeds of hope, stability, and love that can change the course of a child’s life.”
Tickets are $150 per person, which includes wine and dinner. Seating is limited, and early reservations are encouraged. Tickets can be purchased online at nwfgal.org or via Venmo at @NWFGALF (please include attendee names and “Garden Gala” in the memo).
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact. Sponsorship packages include exclusive benefits and recognition during the event. For more information, please contact Virginia Davis at president@nwfgal.org.
All proceeds directly benefit the Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the best interests of abused, abandoned, and neglected children within the court system. By attending or sponsoring the Garden Gala, guests are helping ensure that every child in foster care has a voice and a brighter future.
For more information about the event or the Foundation, please visit nwfgal.org.
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About the Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation
The Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the best interests of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties. Working in collaboration with trained volunteers, child welfare professionals, and the judicial system, the foundation provides vital support and resources to ensure these children have a voice in court and access to the care they need to thrive. Through fundraising efforts, community partnerships, and advocacy programs, the foundation strives to create a safer and more hopeful future for vulnerable children in Northwest Florida. For more information, visit nwfgal.org.
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