2026 Annual Benefit

Date: May 1st 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Shannon Haynes' House
Theme: Nantucket Nights - Experience the charm of Nantucket with delicious seafood and refreshing cocktails. Dress in your best preppy, nautical attire and help us raise money to support this year's beneficiaries.
We will be hosting an auction again this year and invite you to contribute by donating an item, whether it’s a vacation home stay, a catered dinner, or a gift basket. Your generosity will make a significant impact, and we appreciate your support. Please fill out the Benefit Auction Entry Form to record your donation. Thank you!
Culpepper Garden
Culpepper Garden is a nonprofit, senior living community providing high-quality affordable housing programs and services to older adults on fixed and very low income. It maintains three independent senior living buildings with 346 apartments in a caring community. Donations help support various needs such as - supplies for resident activities and events, technology assistance to help seniors stay engaged and connected, and fuel for transportation to medical appointments and other vital services on the community bus. Volunteer opportunities are available for social activities, maintaining community gardens and hosting food drives for the on-site food pantry
Arlington Neighborhood Village (ANV)
ANV is a membership service which helps seniors age safely in their own homes by providing volunteer-driven practical help and social connection. Services include transportation for appointments and events, running errands, assistance with household tasks, technology support and companionship. ANV serves 455 members ages 58-102 with 42% receiving financial aid to ensure income never prevents access to support. Donations support the general fund for operating expenses and events and the financial aid fund for qualified members.
Thrive
For more than 50 years, Arlington Thrive has been providing integrated support to our neighbors in need so they can develop the capacity to be stable, secure, and thrive in our community. This year we are going to earmark $2500 to help support Thrive's diaper bank which provides essential baby diapers to Arlington residents in need.
Join us for an exciting evening filled with delicious food, refreshing cocktails, great friends, and lots of fun! Together, we’ll raise money for these incredible organizations that make a difference. We can't wait to see you there!
Capturing Moments & Celebrating Memories from Previous Years
Thank you to the Arlington Free Clinic for the heartfelt message regarding last year's donation. The funds raised during our annual benefit made a significant impact, allowing us to support their vital work in our community. Let's keep this tradition alive and prepare to support this year's new beneficiaries together.
You can read their thank you letter here.






