2025 A Toast To Fathers Gala Dinner
WOW! $474K+ raised at FFSC's A Toast To Fathers Gala Dinner on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis with Master of Ceremonies David Amelotti, award-winning KMOV-4 news anchor and reporter. Thank you St. Louis!
PAY PLEDGES HERE!Because of your support, our 2025 A Toast to Fathers gala dinner – celebrating 27 years – was an overwhelming success! Our goal was $300K and we exceeded that, unlocking an anonymous $100K challenge grant! Gala Chair and Board Member Jennifer Cunnane and her dedicated efforts helped us raise a record-breaking $474K+!
Loyal supporter and past Board Member Jennifer Belmont Jennings raised over $64K during Fund A Need! The outpouring of support from the St. Louis community is simply inspiring. Special thanks to KMOV News Anchor, David Amelotti who served as MC and kept the program lively and engaging.
Over 330 guests at the Ritz Carlton St. Louis enjoyed a powerful program, highlighting Father of The Year Zakkiy Johnson and Second Chance Father Shawn Hall-Bey, who both went above and beyond to be in the lives of their children, utilizing FFSC’s programs and staying the course until their families were united.
This year’s Doris Stoehner Founding President’s Award went to long-time supporter and Board Member Sandy Nardulli in recognition of her dedicated efforts and on-going generosity.
Thank you again for all you do for St. Louis and Fathers & Families Support Center. Because of your support, FFSC will carry on our Founder Halbert Sullivan’s legacy, adding to nearly 22,000 fathers who were supported on their journey to responsible fatherhood, positively impacting over 53,000 sons and daughters.
Together, we’re making a difference for children, families and our communities.
2025 Dinner Chair
Jennifer Cunnane
Gala Committee
Jennifer Belmont Jennings | Chuck Carpenter | Deborah Catching-Smith | Kristina & Joe Cyr | Chas Eggert | Elizabeth Fissel | Mandi Holekamp | Luke Jernagan | Diane & John Kalishman | Megan & Quinn Kiley | Suzan Knese | Laurie Lock | Bill Luster | Harrison Luvia | Jefferson & Abby Miller | Katherine Miller | Cynthia & Edward Potter | Caroline & Joe Sheehan | Rob & Alice Sherwood | Cheri Tillis (CEO)
Past Chairs
Kristina Cyr (2024) | Katherine Miller (2023) | Abby Castle (2021) | Marion Oertli (2020) & Lynn Rassieur (Co-Chair) | Kerry & Bill Holekamp (2019 Honorary Co-Chairs) | Jeff Miller (2019) | Sheila Jones (2018)
Sponsorships
All Sponsorship Levels Include a Tax Deduction
- VIP Table of 12
- Recognition as Premiere Sponsor at Event
- Full Page Playbill Ad, Inside Front or Back Cover
- Listing as Premiere Sponsor in Playbill
- Recognition on Website & Event Publicity
- VIP Table of 10
- Recognition as Underwriter at Event
- Full Page Ad in a Prominent Location
- Listing as Underwriter in Playbill
- Recognition on Website & Event Publicity
- VIP Table of 10
- Full Page Ad in Playbill
- Listing as Benefactor in Playbill
- Recognition on Website & Print Advertising
- Table of 10
- Listing as Patron in Playbill
- Recognition as Patron on Website
- Table of 10
- Listing in Playbill
- Recognition on Website
Our Sponsors
Premiere Sponsors $25K+
Platinum Sponsor $20K+
Underwriters $10K+
Benefactors $5K+
Patron $3,500+
Table Sponsors $2,500+
$1,000+ Donors
$500+ Donors
$200+ Donors