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2022 Children's Aid Benefit
![A shot of the dining room from the balcony at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Big thanks to our event partners, @RafanelliEvents for this stunning look!](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_004.jpg?itok=S0ZiGdBj)
A shot of the dining room from the balcony at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Big thanks to our event partners, @RafanelliEvents for this stunning look!
![Cocktail tables topped with "badges of honor" by way of Children's Aid facts.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_003.jpg?itok=ebrWXIhF)
Cocktail tables topped with "badges of honor" by way of Children's Aid facts.
![Welcome signs upon entry to the iconic Ziegfeld Ballroom.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_006.jpg?itok=kfRyXXMP)
Welcome signs upon entry to the iconic Ziegfeld Ballroom.
![Welcome to the 12th Annual Children's Aid Benefit!](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_008.jpg?itok=NRdzS2xQ)
Welcome to the 12th Annual Children's Aid Benefit!
![Children's Aid youth speakers and co-hosts from left to right: Daren Manning, Sockona Doucoure, Amir Nina, and Tauryian Sparrow.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_014.jpg?itok=SqS5dUF-)
Children's Aid youth speakers and co-hosts from left to right: Daren Manning, Sockona Doucoure, Amir Nina, and Tauryian Sparrow.
![Children's Aid staff Sandra Escamilla, Casper Lassiter, and Ali Tan.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_015.jpg?itok=nBX2OB0N)
Children's Aid staff Sandra Escamilla, Casper Lassiter, and Ali Tan.
![Mailbox for staff appreciation postcards.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_012.jpg?itok=Uh_GJzYb)
Mailbox for staff appreciation postcards.
![Another shot of the ballroom before guests arrived.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_025.jpg?itok=7sg5tV8_)
Another shot of the ballroom before guests arrived.
![Almost ready!](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_029.jpg?itok=4sD94Vmp)
Almost ready!
![Guest registration in full swing.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_053.jpg?itok=msU4f6YH)
Guest registration in full swing.
![Guests mingling at Cocktails.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_055.jpg?itok=ph0MXGfG)
Guests mingling at Cocktails.
![Guests mingling at Cocktails.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_068.jpg?itok=t529Vz9D)
Guests mingling at Cocktails.
![From left to right: Guest Errik Grubbs and student performer Denzel "Zel" Rodriguez at Cocktails.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_088.jpg?itok=wpV7ygS9)
From left to right: Guest Errik Grubbs and student performer Denzel "Zel" Rodriguez at Cocktails.
![Guests enjoying the dinner program.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_109.jpg?itok=eslTPIb1)
Guests enjoying the dinner program.
![Student performer and rapper Denzel "Zel" Rodriguez working his way up to the stage while performing an original piece entitled "Good Ol Days".](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_117.jpg?itok=p9WAtbft)
Student performer and rapper Denzel "Zel" Rodriguez working his way up to the stage while performing an original piece entitled "Good Ol Days".
![Auctioneer CK Swett hyping up the crowd during the live auction.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_130.jpg?itok=DLXWA5G6)
Auctioneer CK Swett hyping up the crowd during the live auction.
![President and CEO Phoebe Boyer visiting guests during dinner.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_139.jpg?itok=WJzh6vy4)
President and CEO Phoebe Boyer visiting guests during dinner.
![Guests enjoying a little dinner and conversation.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_146.jpg?itok=U1RHctWD)
Guests enjoying a little dinner and conversation.
![Children's Aid staff member Damian Eckstein sharing his alumni story at the top of the program.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_194.jpg?itok=ZiQ7J8F0)
Children's Aid staff member Damian Eckstein sharing his alumni story at the top of the program.
![Children's Aid staff member Alicea Arias sharing her alumni story at the top of the program.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_196.jpg?itok=anFCnQzP)
Children's Aid staff member Alicea Arias sharing her alumni story at the top of the program.
![Children's Aid staff member Casper Lassiter sharing his alumni story at the top of the program.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_202.jpg?itok=W15YJ6jj)
Children's Aid staff member Casper Lassiter sharing his alumni story at the top of the program.
![President and CEO Phoebe Boyer sharing her welcome remarks and setting the stage.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_206.jpg?itok=IoJPdFC3)
President and CEO Phoebe Boyer sharing her welcome remarks and setting the stage.
![Guests participating in the direct pledge moment.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_226.jpg?itok=ju06VFpd)
Guests participating in the direct pledge moment.
![Guests enjoying the made-to-order 'smores station.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_242.jpg?itok=fMQnSfjO)
Guests enjoying the made-to-order 'smores station.
![Guests participating in the direct pledge moment.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_details_236.jpg?itok=P5DgOBIm)
Guests participating in the direct pledge moment.
![Guests enjoying the paper boat step and repeat.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_049.jpg?itok=lDflpFfm)
Guests enjoying the paper boat step and repeat.
![Children's Aid leadership having fun](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_044.jpg?itok=TBUBxXgN)
Children's Aid leadership having fun
![Guests enjoying the paper boat step and repeat.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_047.jpg?itok=dvl9zukY)
Guests enjoying the paper boat step and repeat.
![Children's Aid leadership](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_041.jpg?itok=Aa5YSc0m)
Children's Aid leadership
![Children's Aid Staff Honoree Representatives and President and CEO Phoebe Boyer (center).](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_014.jpg?itok=ixOwgRJq)
Children's Aid Staff Honoree Representatives and President and CEO Phoebe Boyer (center).
![Events team](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_006.jpg?itok=JJTEe1a9)
Events team
![Trustee Linda Kao, President and CEO Phoebe Boyer, and Trustee Russell Diamond](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_072.jpg?itok=Ae9qhy9H)
Trustee Linda Kao, President and CEO Phoebe Boyer, and Trustee Russell Diamond
![Children's Aid staff](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_066.jpg?itok=0bnd03WH)
Children's Aid staff.
![Children's Aid staff](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_061.jpg?itok=aCO54Kl6)
Children's Aid staff
![Guests sharing and swapping photos.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_059.jpg?itok=jUqZ5-5l)
Guests sharing and swapping photos.
![Board Chair Jill Olson sharing our grand total.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_250.jpg?itok=ieqSVzXv)
Board Chair Jill Olson sharing our grand total.
![Guests giving Sandra Escamilla a standing ovation.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_247.jpg?itok=tZrEczZ7)
Guests giving Sandra Escamilla a standing ovation.
![Board Chair Jill Olson congratulating our youth.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_251.jpg?itok=WRzaveQk)
Board Chair Jill Olson congratulating our youth.
![Guests enjoying the program.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_244.jpg?itok=JQhhwJbP)
Guests enjoying the program.
![Guests enjoying the program.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_234.jpg?itok=L36V-Kga)
Guests enjoying the program.
![Guests enjoying the program.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_225.jpg?itok=tcFduXiy)
Guests enjoying the program.
![Direct pledge generosity.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_221.jpg?itok=kPAChABj)
Direct pledge generosity.
![Guests enjoying the program.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_209.jpg?itok=pRRqUXwt)
Guests enjoying the program.
![Hearts swelling with pride while watching our youth and friends.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_200.jpg?itok=Zji_N-GQ)
Hearts swelling with pride while watching our youth and friends.
![Youth co-hosts Daren Manning and Sockona Doucoure sharing their stories about the impact of Children's Aid.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_196.jpg?itok=lbIdstSz)
Youth co-hosts Daren Manning and Sockona Doucoure sharing their stories about the impact of Children's Aid.
![Children's Aid staff proudly applauding our youth.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_177.jpg?itok=WTz1IKuR)
Children's Aid staff proudly applauding our youth.
![Guests catching up.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_158.jpg?itok=c00GYCml)
Guests catching up.
![Brenda Triplett, Errik Grubbing, and Denzel "Zel" Rodriguez engaged in conversation.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_161.jpg?itok=CwGm_9DY)
Brenda Triplett, Errik Grubbing, and Denzel "Zel" Rodriguez engaged in conversation.
![Guests listening intently to Executive Vice President Georgia Boothe.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_139.jpg?itok=GNc5kLPF)
Guests listening intently to Executive Vice President Georgia Boothe.
![Guests enjoying dinner.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_129.jpg?itok=okgJTErB)
Guests enjoying dinner.
![CK Swett working his magic during the direct pledge.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_115.jpg?itok=851J-J70)
CK Swett working his magic during the direct pledge.
![President and CEO Phoebe Boyer enjoying the dinner program.](/sites/default/files/styles/xlarge_1600x1200_/public/media/images/inline/2022_CA_Benefit_100.jpg?itok=kRT74l7K)