C.A.S.E. Gala 2026

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C.A.S.E. 2026 Gala
Empowered Voices. Brighter Futures.

Join C.A.S.E. on April 11, 2026, 6-10pm, at National Housing Center, Washington D.C. to support the adoptive, foster and kinship families we serve.

See Event Details Below

 

Last year’s Gala was as impactful as it was fun, please join us this year!

National Housing Center
1201 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Saturday, April 11, 2026
6PM – 10PM

 

Gala Co-Chairs 

Catherine Leggett

Catherine Leggett, Community Advocate

Jeffrey Salvin

Jeffrey Slavin, Philanthropist

 

Gala Emcee

Tommy McFly,
Award-Winning Broadcaster, NBC4 Scene Reporter

Tommy McFly is an award-winning broadcaster known for his work as a correspondent & anchor. With nearly 20 years of experience in events, television, content & radio, he has an uncanny ability to tell stories that center on real people and bring broader issues to light. Tommy’s unique blend of approachability & professionalism makes him a joy to work with and watch. From corporate celebrations to galas, auctions, and more, he embodies & ignites the spirit of the occasion. Tommy takes extreme pride in everything he does because he profoundly cares about the people he meets, stories he tells & causes he represents. Whether he’s producing & reporting a segment on screen or emceeing a live event, Tommy not only lights up the room in meaningful, impactful ways but he is also inherently relatable—and fun!

Featured
Performer 

Dr. Michelle Brooks-Thompson,
Grammy-nominated Indie Recording Artist and Season 3 Finalist on NBC’s The Voice

Michelle Brooks-Thompson is a Grammy-nominated independent recording artist who gained widespread recognition as a finalist on Season 3 of NBC’s The Voice. In 2017, she earned the title of Grand Champion at the renowned Amateur Night at the Apollo in New York winning $20,000, in addition to clinching victories in over 21 vocal competitions. She has become known by all as a dynamic powerhouse vocalist! Her vocal tone and power are often compared to the late musical icon, Whitney Houston. As quoted by Maroon 5’s lead singer and NBC’s the Voice former vocal coach Adam Levine, “Michelle has been gifted with a supernatural singing ability.” She has shared the stage with both Grammy and Stellar Award-winning artists from the gospel and secular music scenes.

Thank You 2026 Gala Sponsors

Aureate

Bernard Family Foundation
Freestate Electrical Companies

Luminary

Anderson Fire Protection, Inc. 
Goulston & Storrs PC
Sanford and Doris Slavin Foundation, Inc.

Beacon

Cristena Yeutter
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
KPMG LLP

Incandescent

Andrew Sharlin
National Housing Center*

Radiant

Barbara J. Gertzog
Catherine & Ike Leggett
Colleen Cordova and Kevin Bruce
NFP
PolicyWorks, Ltd.

Glow

Heather Hostetter and Derek Chollet
Heidi Will
Trina Leonard
Van Metre Companies Foundation

 

*In-Kind

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The event will be hosted at the National Housing Center on 1201 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.

6:00 PM – Registration, Cocktails & Silent Auction
6:45 PM – Dinner
8:00 PM – Formal Program featuring Emerging Leaders, Star Awards & Live Auction
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM – DJ, Dancing & Dessert

 

Cocktail attire. Please don’t forget your dancing shoes!

  • Valet parking for the event is $26 and opens at 4:30PM.
  • Garage parking is $16 and Atlantic Parking Garage is located at 1501 M St NW, Washington, DC 20005. NAHB is directly across the street from the garage.
  • There is limited street parking in the area.
  • Rideshare is also encouraged.

Please contact Monica Jackson at 301-476-8525 Ext 430. or jackson@adoptionsupport.org