Journey of Hope Gala and related auction items has ended.
LAST CHANCE OFFERING IN SUPPORT OF OUR JOURNEY OF HOPE GALA!
We have two more Gems of Mexico Trips and one more Kentucky Bourbon Trail Experience to offer those that could not join us.
Please see the information below!
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An Evening of Hope & Restoration
The Carolina Hotel in the Grand Ballroom (*please note that this is an update to the previous venue announcement)
80 Carolina Vista Drive
Enter the main entrance to the hotel and walk to the right down the long hallway until the end.
Suggested Semi-formal attire
Join us for a meaningful and memorable evening as we come together to celebrate hope, healing, and new beginnings while supporting the women of Rachel’s Refuge.
At Changing Destinies Ministry, we believe every woman deserves the opportunity to rebuild her life with dignity, hope, and compassionate support. Through Rachel’s Refuge, our long-term residential program, women who have survived trafficking and exploitation are finding safety, stability, and a renewed vision for their future.
This past year has been one of meaningful growth. We continue providing safe shelter, nourishing meals, trauma-informed care, life-skills development, and individualized support for each resident while strengthening community partnerships and expanding prevention and awareness efforts. We are also prayerfully exploring the next phase of our program - transitional housing to help bridge the gap between residential care and independent living.
5:30–6:00 PM | VIP Experience
Our VIP guests are invited to begin the evening with an intimate pre-event experience featuring hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and a special musical performance by Julia Golden. *Be sure to purchase a VIP ticket.
6:00 PM | Welcome & Guest Arrival
Doors open as we welcome friends, supporters, and community partners for an evening dedicated to changing lives and restoring hope. As guests arrive, we will enjoy a special performance by the Carolina Philharmonic Junior Orchestra, adding another memorable musical element to the Gala.
6:30 PM | Dinner
Enjoy dinner as we gather around a shared purpose—helping survivors of human trafficking find a safe place to heal, grow, and move toward a hopeful future.
Stories of Hope
Our evening program will feature our Master of Ceremonies Keith Eldridge, and special guest speaker Susan Young, the mother of a human trafficking survivor. Susan will join us in person to share her family’s powerful story of their journey through human trafficking and its impact on their family.
Guests will also have the privilege of hearing heartfelt messages from residents of Rachel’s Refuge, offering a meaningful glimpse into their journeys of healing and the hope they are finding for the future.
Raffle & Live Auction (More information below)
The evening continues with the announcement of our raffle winners followed by an exciting live auction, with opportunities to take home something special while making an even greater impact in the lives of survivors.
8:30 PM | Evening Concludes
We’ll close our evening grateful for a community that believes in the power of hope and the possibility of a new beginning.
Come be part of the Journey of Hope and help make restoration possible.
RAFFLE
A Raffle Made Possible by Our Generous Community
Our gala raffle will feature an incredible collection of donated items, made possible by the generosity of the local businesses and community partners who continue to support Changing Destinies Ministry. We are so grateful for each business that has helped make this special part of the evening possible! Purchase your tickets the night of the gala.
Please note: You do not need to be present to win the raffle.
Can’t join us for the gala? You can still participate! Simply purchase your raffle tickets using the link below, and you’ll have the opportunity to designate which raffle gift basket(s) or items that you would like your tickets to go towards. Or allow us to evenly spread out your tickets amongst all items. We’ll be adding to and updating our list of raffle prizes regularly, so be sure to check back often—there will be new additions and changes right up until the evening of the gala!
Take a look at our Sponsors below as you scroll down to the Raffle Items.
This event would not be possible without these generous supporters!
SPONSORS
A Gala made possible by these amazing sponsors. We could not have this Gala and help the women we serve without them, so our hearts are so full of gratitude to the following:
Compassionate Partners
Donors Brian and Julianne Clodfelter
Welcome to First Bank Southern Pines, NC!
We are pleased to be the community bank of choice for Southern Pines, NC. Here you’ll find straightforward advice from our local financial experts and sophisticated financial products to keep your accounts on the right track. We offer personal banking, business banking, digital and mobile banking, mortgage loans, business loans, and wealth management services.
At First Bank, we offer the same services as the big banks, but with personalized service from bankers who know your name and live in your neighborhood.
Our mission is to cruise around with our fellow Jeep fans, soaking in the good vibes while lending a helping hand to the amazing folks of Moore County. And hey, we're all up for some muddy, rocky adventures, meet-n-greets, and parades to keep the good times rolling. But, our ultimate mission is to sprinkle some joy in the lives of children who need it most! Zero drama, zero negativity - just good times with good people.
Donors Stephen and Caroline Later
McPEAKE HOTELS
Start Your Journey to Financial Freedom with Osaic Wealth
At Osaic Wealth, we believe real financial planning goes beyond models, products, or one-size-fits-all strategies. Whether you're just getting started, approaching retirement, or growing your business, your financial life deserves a plan that’s built around you, not built for the masses.
We offer both fee-based and commissionable services, depending on what’s in your best interest. Our approach is flexible, transparent, and always guided by our fiduciary responsibility to do what’s right for you.
With personalized strategies, straightforward guidance, and the right tools, we help you make smarter financial decisions, so you can focus on what matters most: your family, your business, your future.
Greg and Robin Patterson
Welcome to Penick Village, a different kind of Life Plan Community tucked into 38 scenic acres in Southern Pines, North Carolina. We’ve been around since 1964, and have always marched to the beat of our own drum—just like you. You won’t find stale “retirement community” activities here. What you will find is a diverse group of folks who’ve lived fascinating lives and are hungry for more. And they’d be more than happy for you to join them.
Pinehurst Rotary Club
A Company That Cares
Friendly Faces, Premier Customer Service.
Thomas Mewherter founded Plumbing Repair Inc in 2008 after identifying the need for a reliable, customer service oriented plumbing company in the local community. He quickly realized that past customers were recommending him to friends, family and neighbors by saying, "Just Call Thomas." Thus, the company was renamed Thomas Plumbing and continues operating under that name today.
A Christian-based, employee-owned company that develops Financial & Utility Management and Public Safety Software Solutions.
Blessed Community Partners
Donors Larry and Betsy Best
Betsy is also one of our wonderful voluteers.
The Seven Lakes Chapel in the Pines has been serving the entire Community since 1976 through numerous Outreach and Benevolence ministries.
Your resource for fun things to do
and places to go in Moore County, NC
North Carolina’s Premier Choice for Insurance
The Terry Riney Agency has been a family owned and operated independent insurance agency since 2005.
Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors!
RAFFLE
Tim Tebow Authenticated Signed Photograph - Includes $100 Kickback Jack's Gift Cards, Blue Suede BBQ gift set
Fore the Love of Golf - A complimentary round of golf for four at Longleaf Golf & Family Club - Includes golf carts, range balls, and a round on the Bottlebrush course (the area's first short course). Includes a golf bag and towel, handcrafted wood duck created from an old wooden golf club, golf book. (value $800)
A complimentary round of golf for four at Southern Pines Golf Club - Does not include cart fees. Includes a handcrafted wood duck created from an old wooden golf club. ($600-$1100 value)
2016 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut with two flutes - ($375 value)
Spa Gift Basket - Merlot Beauty Bar gift basket with champagne, two glasses, beauty product and $100 gift card, Hand & Stone massage, Bella Nails manicure and pedicure, Posh Tips & Toes nail oil and lotion gift set, two robes, totebag ($475 value)
Around Town Gift Basket - Two tickets on the Sandhills Trolley Company (Kim is printing), Hand and Stone massage, Gift Cards to Pine Scone, The Country Bookshop, Chick-fil-a, T&L Nails, Grey Dragonz Designs Handmade Lantern ($605 value)
Wellness Gift Basket - Gordie's Vitamins and Supplements products and Hand & Stone massage ($420 value)
Indulge & Unwind Gift Basket - DAHR gift card and candle, Bounty Farmhouse Kitchen & Tap gift card, Sama Studio yoga 10-class pack, plant ($400 value)
A Touch of Pinehurst - Elliott's on Linden gift card $50, bottle of wine, four Pinehurst wine glasses, Pinehurst candle and soap. ($220 value)
Comfort & Grace Gift Basket - Handmade lap quilt, Nova Vita Coffee gift card, three inspirational books by author Sandra Fischer, purse, journal, earrings, tea pot, lavender sachet. ($375 value)
At Home Gift Basket - Handpainted mailbox, piano lessons, handcrafted pottery vase, tea set, cheese board, goodies from Southern Pines Coffee Company ($500 value)
The Style Edit Gift Set - Patricia’s sweater and encouragement Cards ($455) and Monkee’s handbag and scarf ($595 value)
Effortlessly Chic Gift Set - Morgan Miller handbag, ruana and socks ($145 value)
Beauty & Bliss Gift Basket - Mary Kay gift set, two robes, Blush Salon $50 gift card/set, Lisa’s Boutique $100 gift card, tote bag. ($600 value)
The Art of Gathering Gift Basket - Handcrafted pottery, wood cardinal art, $50 Elliott’s gift card, Pinehurst Olive Oil Company set and ($300 value)
Handmade Quilt - (value $375)
Amber Leeann Photography Session - (value $300)
Pickle and Pines Basket - Pickleball lesson for a group of three, pickleball paddles, balls, and tote bag. (value $150)
Vann Portraits Family Portrait Experience - Located in Elizabethtown, NC. In-studio portrait session and 14” Legacy canvas wall art ($1000 FMV)
Holiday Radiance Jewelry Collection - Collection of vintage and new sterling silver. This lot features 11 distinct pieces of fine jewelry. (value $500)
LIVE AUCTION
Signe Hart Designs - 18" x 24" canvas hand painted acrylic impasto painting by artist, Signe Hart, named “Beautifully Unruly” ($650 FMV)
Mary Wright Art - One of a kind, colorful, happy, whimsical, acrylic paintings
Sara Tompkins Art - Sara is here as our guest tonight. Custom 8x10 watercolor of your house. Includes taking pictures of your home (must be in a 40 mile radius of Pinehurst, NC) or using your pictures, printing a color print of the view you agree to, and creating a painting in watercolors, using watercolor paper.
The Distinguished Gentleman - The Carthage Cattle Company and Beauvette’s Butchery providing two A5 Wagyu Steaks (note: A5 wagyu steaks can be priced up to $250 per pound), and the finest bottle of scotch provided by Stephen Later who is here tonight and a board member.
Bradford Portrait Package & Hotel Stay - Exclusive Family Portrait plus Luxury Hotel Stay in New York or Miami! Be photographed by World Renowned Bradford in either his New York or Miami location. Package includes a 20" wall portrait on canvas with lavish artistry plus a one night stay at either the luxurious Opus Westchester or at the EAST Miami. Discover The Opus Westchester, Autograph Collection, a hotel experience like nothing else. Amongst the rolling hills of Westchester County, NY, luxurious charm meets the serenity of a tranquil sanctuary infused with the pulse of the city. Expect urban glamour at its finest and personalized services that cater to your every need at our hotel in Westchester County, NY. Or East Miami Hotels located in Brickell City Center, EAST Miami offers premium retail shops, a movie theater, restaurants & bars, spas, and more. Rooms and suites offer elegant decor with modern accessories, including floor-to-ceiling windows, Experience dining and nightlife at EAST Miami, from Quinto's Latin flair to Sugar's rooftop cocktails and Domain's all-day dining. ($5000 value)
Magical Christmas Experience-
THE EXPERIENCE
It begins before they arrive.
Weeks before the commission, each child receives a golden invitation by mail — a letter from Santa, summoning them to come to the studio to have milk and cookies. By the time they walk through the door, the magic has already begun.
What follows is a world-class performance that the children will never know they are part of.
They learn the secrets of the North Pole. They share milk and cookies with Santa himself, hear the story of how the cookies appeared on the doorstep, check the Nice List, receive a gift from the toy bag, call the reindeer, do magic paint, read the Bible and more.
Every element has been designed with one purpose: to create genuine, unguarded, unrepeatable expressions of childhood wonder.
There is no age restriction. Ela and Larry have worked with newborns experiencing their very first Christmas, and with an eighty-year-old grandmother who wanted to give her grandchildren something extraordinary — a storybook of her own with Santa, made to be passed down.
The result is Christmas artwork of a completely different order. Not a portrait of children smiling for the camera. A portrait of children inside a moment of true belief. By one of the most famous Christmas Artists in the world.
The Session will be on December 21st at the Grandover Resort. The winning bidder will have the opportunity to purchase a one night resort stay on Dec. 21st at a special discounted rate.
(FMV $1500)
Private Fine Dining Experience by Chef Meg - Enjoy a five course fine dining experience for a group of 8 in the privacy of your own home with a menu curated by Chef Meg.
Pinehurst #8 Golf Package and $50 Drum & Quill gift card - golf package includes everything. (FMV $1400)
Blanton’s Bourbon - Blanton’s is one of the most recognizable names in bourbon, known as much for its horse-topped bottle as for its single barrel legacy. Have you collected all 8 horse tops to spell BLANTONS? Collect all 8 and you can send to the distillery where they will custom design the horse tops into a beautifully crafted wood display.
The Bourbon Trail Experience -
Set out on a curated 3-night Kentucky Bourbon Trail getaway for four, featuring exclusive tours and tastings at Castle & Key and RD1 Distillery, a racehorse experience, and dinner at the members-only social club, Camel Club. This experience blends bourbon, thoroughbred tradition, and elevated dining for a truly one-of-a-kind Lexington escape. Accommodations include a private 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom luxury residence in Lexington, thoughtfully designed with high-end finishes and spacious living, dining and kitchen areas for a comfortable stay for four adults. This experience includes the tours and tastings at Castle and Key Distillery, RD1 Distillery, access and dinner at Camel Club, and Race Horse Experience and Concierge and booking by Raise Away. FMV $4700
Gems of Mexico Package -
The Mayan Palace Resort in Mexico
Escape to The Mayan Palace in (note: choose from one of these three locations) Riviera Maya, Nuevo Vallarta, or Puerto Penasco, Mexico for a memorable 7-night getaway for up to four guests (2 adults and 2 children under 12 years old) along Mexico’s stunning Caribbean coast. Experience the comfort and elegance of the Studio Master Suite at the Mayan Palace, designed to be your peaceful retreat amid tropical surroundings. This is not all inclusive, but a highly sought after resort with a FMV of $2500.