General Admission Tickets Available Now

Join us on September 4, 2025, for the Table of Grace Gala—an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and purpose as we honor the incredible work of the Ministries of Grace community.

The Silent Auction and Raffle are officially OPEN for the Table of Grace Gala! To view the auction and place your bid, visit our auction link here. 

We are thrilled to welcome Billy Humphry,  CEO of City of Refuge-Baltimore, as our keynote speaker. The night will also feature inspiring updates from our Ministries of Grace team and powerful stories of transformation from those we serve.

Ministries of Grace exists to support individuals and families facing hunger, poverty, and unemployment—helping them become more self-sufficient and resilient members of our community. Through coordinated access to supplemental food, personalized care plans, and job training, we empower families to move from surviving to thriving—building stronger, more stable communities for all.

We can’t wait to share this special evening with you.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Our Annual Fundraising Gala raises a large percentage of the funds that fuel Ministries of Grace year round. As a sponsor, you’ll get to bring guests to the Gala and be featured as a leader in giving toward our mission.

Presenting  $20,000
  • Opportunity to speak at the Table of Grace Gala
  • 2 tables of 10 for the Table of Grace Gala
  • Presenting-level logo and branding in all promotional materials for the event
  • Logo-Link to the company website on the Meals by Grace Sponsors Page
  • Social media mentions leading up to the gala
  • Usage rights of the Ministries of Grace logo in pre-approved materials
  • 2 tables of 8 for the Table of Grace Gala
  • Platinum-level logo and branding in all promotional materials for the event
  • Logo-Link to the company website on the Meals by Grace Sponsors Page
  • Social media mentions leading up to the gala 
  • Usage rights of the Ministries of Grace logo in pre-approved materials
  • 1 table of 10 for the Table of Grace Gala
  • Gold-level logo and branding in all promotional materials for the event
  • Logo-Link to the company website on the Meals by Grace Sponsors Page
  • Social media mentions leading up to the Usage rights of the Ministries of Grace logo in pre-approved materials
  • 1 table of 8 for the Table of Grace Gala
  • Silver-level logo and branding in all promotional materials for the event
  • Logo-Link to the company website on the Meals by Grace Sponsors Page
  • Social media mentions leading up to the
  • Usage rights of the Ministries of Grace logo in pre-approved materials
  • 6 patron tickets for  Table of Grace Gala
  • Bronze-level logo and branding in all promotional materials for the event
  • Logo-Link to the company website on the Meals by Grace Sponsors Page
  • Social media mentions leading up to the gala
  • Usage rights of the Ministries of Grace logo in pre-approved materials

Join the movement to transform lives and futures

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Can’t make it to the Gala this year?

Unable to attend the Table of Grace Gala? You can still make a huge difference in the lives of families in need when you donate today.

Have other questions about the Gala?

Please contact Tara Hardwick, Annual Funds Director for Ministries of Grace, with any questions.

Malik Smith

Director of Human Resources

Malik Smith is a senior human resources executive with extensive experience building high-performance cultures and scalable people operations across healthcare, higher education, utilities, and non proft invironments. He specializes in aligning talent strategy with organizational growth, helping leadership teams place the right people in the right roles while building systems that support long-term performance.

Malik has led enterprise initiatives including HRIS implementation, compensation redesign, workforce planning, and performance management transformation. Known for a practical, business-first approach to HR, he partners closely with executive leadership to build organizations that are both operationally disciplined and people-centered.

He has held senior leadership roles at organizations including Meridian Cooperative and Emory University His work focuses on strengthening leadership capability, improving employee engagement, and building infrastructure that supports growth and accountability.

Outside of work, Malik is a father of two and enjoys fitness, travel, and supporting his children’s academic and athletic pursuits.

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