Gala event with gold balloons, ribbons, and calligraphy. Saturday, February 28, 2026, at ACCA Shtrine Center.
Gala event with gold balloons, ribbons, and calligraphy. Saturday, February 28, 2026, at ACCA Shtrine Center.

6PM - Silent Auction + Cocktail Hour

7PM - 11PM - Dinner + Live Auction Followed by Casino + Dancing

Get Your Dancing Shoes Ready!

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Event Details

VENUE

ACCA Shrine Center
1712 Bellevue Ave, Richmond, VA 23227

Brick building with green awning, flowering trees, and a curved driveway in front.

Chef

Chef Matt Kirwin / Owner of HomePlate

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About Chef Matt

Menu

Black heart shape.
Elegant white and gold cosmetic label with ornate corners and “Surf & Turf” centered inside a gold diamond.

Join us for a Night of Celebration!

6PM - Silent Auction + Cocktail Hour

7PM - 11PM - Dinner + Live Auction
Followed by Casino + Dancing


Dress Code: Black Tie Optional


Questions? Contact 
info@forwardfoundationva.org 
or 804-840-8687


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Our amazing

2026 Forward Foundation Gala Sponsors


Presenting Sponsor

PRIMIS logo with a lime-green abstract cross above black text

Believer Sponsors

Midas logo in yellow oval with red border and tagline, “We’re on this road together.”
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Friends of Forward Foundation

HELOAIR logo with blue helicopter and bold blue-gray text
Tax Solutions Alliance logo in red and black with mirrored reflection effect
RETEX Roofing+Exteriors logo in blue and red with a red triangular roof icon

We couldn't do this without you!

Thank you for sponsoring

the Forward Foundation 7th Annual Gala

We couldn't do this without you!

Thank you for sponsoring the

Forward Foundation 7th Annual Gala