2026 Making a Difference Gala Detroit Photo Gallery

2026 Making a Difference Gala Detroit Photo Gallery

Fall 2026 - Motor City Casino, Detroit

Experience the magic of our Making a Difference Gala in Detroit! Explore memorable moments from our celebration supporting the Fostering Futures Scholarship, a program that helps young people who have experienced foster care pursue their college dreams.

As you browse these unforgettable memories, consider joining us in making an even greater impact. Your donation can help transform a student’s future. Support the Fostering Futures Scholarship today!

Former MET Director, Diane Brewer, enjoying the Making a Difference Gala

MET Director, Megan Patino, draws a number for the raffle drawing

The featured speaker addresses the crowd

Flora and Carolyn smile for the camera

Attendees of the Gala enjoying the evening

Attendees of the Gala enjoying the evening

Attendees of the Gala enjoying the evening

Attendees of the Gala enjoying the evening

Attendees of the Gala smiling for the camera

Guests smiling for the camera

Attendees of the Gala smiling for the camera

Volunteers and guests of the Gala smile for the camera

Jean at the podium, speaking to the audience

Attendees buying raffle tickets

Someone raises their paddle to make a donation

A guest of the Gala makes a bid on a raffle item, raising money for scholarships for college students that have experienced Foster Care

Gala members raising their paddle to raise funds for foster students attending college

SAFE Bureau Director, Robin Lott, at the podium speaking to the crowd

Robin Lott and Flora Boles enjoying the Gala

A sign welcoming guests to the Gala

A presenter at the podium, speaking to Gala attendees

The featured speaker and Carolyn Gifford at the podium

Students at the Fostering Futures Scholarship Gala

Students attending the Gala smile for the camera

Some of the featured students get ready for the "Raise Your Paddle" event

Members of the Treasury team smile for the camera

Members of Michigan Department of Treasury smile for the camera

Unclaimed Property had a table at the Gala, helping to reunite attendees with lost money

Volunteers smiling for the camera