Event Details
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Heritage Hall
5:30 p.m. Registration Cocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:15 p.m. Silent Auction Closes 7:30 p.m. Program 7:45 p.m. Live Auction 9:30 p.m. Dance and Social
Become an Underwriter
The success of our annual gala event relies heavily on the businesses and organizations willing to partner with us as a table sponsor or underwriter. Although our event is sold out, we always have room for underwriters willing to invest in the success of our event! Download our underwriter packet to learn more about our levels and benefits.
Thank you to our table sponsors:
Premier Network | Charles & Brenda Carpenter | Pony Express Bank | Foresight Real Estate Services | Spencer Financial | US Federal Properties | Matt & Janese Brown | Jordan & Gina Mathes | Jon & Katie Carpenter | Fountain Glass | StashHouse MO | Sky Accounting | Friends of RTKC | Forge Construction | Clarkson Construction | BOK Financial Securities | Bret & Madi Sanders | Edward Franklin Building Company | Dan & Wanda O'Dell | Integrated Protein | Rick Baier | Verimore Bank | McConnell | Lockton | Mike & Lynn Belew | Vasquez Construction | Heartland Cheverolet | Haines & Associates | City of Kansas City
Silent & Live Auction
Our event will feature both a silent and a live auction. The silent auction will launch approximately two weeks before the event. Be sure to check our Facebook or Instagram pages for the latest! The live auction is exclusive to our event guests and features a wide array of unique experiences and vacation packages. We are always in need of items for our live and silent auctions. If you are a business willing to make an in-kind gift to our gala auction, we’d love to start a conversation! Reach out today with what you have in mind.
Fund-a-Need
When you participate in Fund-a-Need, you help ensure our low income neighbors have access to critical repairs and safety modifications on their homes. Here are just a few examples of what we can do with your generosity:
$5,000
Larger projects, such as rebuilding a porch or repairing a roof.
$2,500
Modifications such as a wheelchair ramp or plumbing repairs.
$1,000
Modifications like a tub cutout or low-rise steps.
$500
Improve livability with things like HVAC repairs or wood rot remediation.
$250
Safety items like grab bars and handrails.
$100
Ensuring safety with things like smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
FAQ
What should I wear? Come ready to embrace the spirit of Havana with festive, tropical flare. For Havana Nights, we'd love for you to channel the vibrant energy and timeless charm of Cuba. Ladies' Attire: Think flowing maxi dresses, bold colors, floral prints, and off-the-shoulder styles. Men's Attire: Lightweight linen suits, guayabera shirts, relaxed blazers, or crisp trousers paired with loafers or dress shoes. Fedoras or Panama-style hats are welcome, too. Keep it polished and breezy. Think Old Havana glamour with lively sophistication. Where is the gala? Our gala will be held at Heritage Hall, 117 West Kansas Street, Liberty, Missouri 64068. Do you have NAP Credits available? Yes! Reach out to Scott Hickox at scott@rebuildingtogetherkc.org to find out more or click here. What if I am unable to attend? If you'd like to be a part of the event but are unable to attend, becoming an underwriter is a great option! Learn more here. You can also always donate to our mission at www.rebuildingtogetherkc.org/give2RTKC.
About Rebuilding Together Kansas City
Rebuilding Together Kansas City provides critical repairs and safety modifications - free of charge - for our most vulnerable neighbors in need. This includes repairs such as wood rot repair, solving plumbing and electrical issues, and roof/gutter repairs, as well as tools and modifications that increase the accessibility of our neighbors' homes. These modifications include grab bars, railings, low-rise steps, wheelchair ramps, and more. Thanks to the work of Rebuilding Together Kansas City, low-income homeowners are able to address code violations and obstacles to livability. Thanks to Rebuilding Together Kansas City, seniors are able to age in place for as long as possible. Thanks to Rebuilding Kansas City, our service members and veterans are able to afford and enjoy safe, clean, healthy homes. Thanks to you and your support, we will continue this work for years to come.
Gala Committee
Event Hosts: Jon & Katie Carpenter Planning Committee: Kristi Cates, Kristi Fouts, Gina Mathes, Nicole Ragland