2ND CHANCE HALL OF CHANGE GALA

Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, celebration, and transformation at the FailSafe-ERA 2026 Second Chance Hall of Change Gala & Scholarship Program. This elegant night honors resilience, redemption, and the power of second chances—while directly supporting life-changing scholarships and reentry-focused programs.

April 11, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Holiday Inn Fredericksburg Conference Center , 20 Sanford Drive, Fredericksburg, VA
Tickets: $95 per person (Early Bird Pricing $85 per person)

The evening will feature powerful voices and lived experiences that remind us what’s possible when opportunity meets determination, including:

DeAnna R. Hoskins, President of JustLeadershipUSA — sharing her remarkable journey
“From the Crack House to the White House”
Michael "Second to" Nunn, Former Professional Boxer — delivering a compelling message
of discipline, resilience, and second chances

A highlight of the evening will be the induction of several returning citizens into the FailSafe-ERA Hall of Change, honoring individuals who are redefining their futures and uplifting their communities through courage, growth, and leadership. This is more than a gala—it’s a movement. Your presence helps fund scholarships, amplify second chances, and celebrate stories that deserve to be told. Dress to impress, bring your heart for impact, and be part of an evening that truly changes Reserve your seat and stand for second chances.

Partner With Us. Champion Second Chances. Change Lives.

FailSafe-ERA invites businesses, organizations, and community leaders to become sponsors of the 2026 Second Chance Hall of Change Gala & Scholarship Program. Your sponsorship is more than visibility—it’s a bold statement of belief in redemption, opportunity, and stronger communities. Together, we can uplift returning citizens, invest in youth, and break cycles that have impacted families for generations. Below are our sponsorship opportunities, each designed to provide meaningful recognition while directly supporting FailSafe-ERA’s life-changing programs.

Second Chance Champion Sponsorship – $15,000

Our premier partnership level

16 VIP Gala Seats (2 tables)
Two complimentary cash bar beverages per ticket holder
Table promotion
Logo on all pre- and post-event promotional materials
Welcome guests from the stage (3 minutes)

Youth Empowerment “Next Generation Builder” Sponsorship – $10,000

Investing in tomorrow’s leaders

8 VIP Gala Seats (1 table)
One complimentary cash bar beverage per ticket holder
Table promotion
Logo on all pre- and post-event promotional materials
Emcee acknowledgment

Breaking the Cycle “Stronger Communities” Sponsorship – $7,500

Supporting pathways to stability and success

6 VIP Gala Seats
One complimentary cash bar beverage per ticket holder
Table promotion
Logo on all pre- and post-event promotional materials
Emcee acknowledgment

Gold Sponsor – $3,500

4 VIP Gala Seats
Logo on all pre- and post-event promotional materials
Emcee acknowledgment

Silver Sponsor – $2,000

3 VIP Gala Seats
Logo on all pre- and post-event promotional materials
Emcee acknowledgment

Table Sponsor – $900

Reserved gala table
Recognition during the event

Why Sponsor?

Your support fuels scholarships, reentry support, youth empowerment, and family-centered programs that create real, lasting change. Sponsoring the Second Chance Hall of Change Gala places your organization at the heart of a powerful movement—one that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to rise. Sponsorship opportunities are limited.
Join us in celebrating transformation, honoring resilience, and building a future rooted in hope and possibility.