Marie Detty Youth & Family Services Announces 2026 Gala: A Starry Night in Hollywood

LAWTON, Okla. - Dec. 5, 2025 - PRLog -- Marie Detty Youth & Family Service Center, Inc. will roll out the red carpet for its annual fundraising gala, A Starry Night in Hollywood, on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (CST) at the Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Inspired by the golden age of Hollywood, the evening celebrates a powerful truth at the center of Marie Detty's mission: "Every Child is a Star. Every Family, a Story Worth Telling." Guests will experience an elegant night of dining, live entertainment, community recognition, and purpose-driven giving—all in support of the children and families served by Marie Detty's vital programs.

"We believe every child deserves a chance to shine—and every family deserves support, dignity, and opportunity," said Jose Olivo, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "This gala is more than a celebration—it's a statement of what our community can achieve when we come together to advocate for the well-being of children and families."

For more than five decades, Marie Detty Youth & Family Services has worked to uplift and empower families throughout Southwest Oklahoma through a wide range of services, including youth shelter care, counseling, advocacy, prevention programs, and community support initiatives.

"The people we serve are the stars of this story," said Executive Director Kerrie Mathews. "When you join us on gala night, you're helping create new chapters—full of hope, stability, and the chance for families to thrive." Sponsorship opportunities, table reservations, and individual tickets will be available on https://www.marie-detty.org.

About Marie Detty Youth & Family Service Center, Inc.

Marie Detty Youth & Family Service Center, Inc., is a private, non-profit agency that serves the needs of the community as a whole. The agency reaches out to those who are vulnerable and in need and provides comfort and care. A variety of services are offered to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicaps.