Connected Hearts Charity Banquet 2026
A Valentine’s Evening for Hope, Healing, and Happily-Ever-Afters Still Being Written
Feb 13, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Southern Charm · Cleveland, TN
Join CareEQUIP for a Valentine's Day to remember!
Looking for a beautiful evening event to attend with your partner or friends for Valentine’s Day?
Join us for our 2026 Connected Hearts Banquet. This year, CareEQUIP’s Charity Banquet will
be hosted on February 13th, doors open at 6:30 at Southern Charm in Cleveland, TN. This
will be an evening dedicated to supporting the trauma-informed community work in the Ocoee
Region.
This year’s banquet is themed “Storybook Love,” celebrating hope, belonging, and happily-ever-afters still being written. It will include a delicious meal, open bar, moments of connection, live music and dancing, and both live and silent auctions. We would love for you to come alongside
us to equip safe adults and connect our community around trauma-informed care.
Every child’s story begins with promise, and though trauma can interrupt a story, it does not get the final word.
Every story deserves a safe place to unfold. Your support helps break cycles of trauma for more healed and hopeful chapters.
This is your chance to dress up in your fancy cocktail or formal attire and go out for a lovely
experience with your partner or friends. At our Connected Hearts Banquet, you are not just
supporting our programs, you are helping rewrite stories. Come help us write the next chapter.
Attend the Banquet
Join us for an unforgettable Valentine’s evening.
$150 Individual | $250 Pair | +$100 Table Flowers or Chocolates | Table Packages Available
Table Packages
$1,000 – CareCONNECTOR
– Reserved table for 8
– Recognition in monthly newsletter
– Social media recognition
$2,000 – CareCHAMPION
– Reserved table for 8
– Recognition in monthly newsletter
– Social media recognition
– Logo displayed at event
– Featured in annual impact report and on website
$3,000 – HOPE + HEALING Club
– VIP table for 8
– Recognition in monthly newsletter
– Social media recognition
– Logo displayed at event
– Featured in annual impact report and on website
– Private briefings with CareEQUIP leadership
– On-stage shout-out during the event
– Flowers and chocolates on the table
Donate an Auction Item
Help make our live and silent auctions unforgettable by donating items or experiences.
Suggested items include:
Gift baskets, gift cards, event tickets, appliances, professional services, art, jewelry, or unique experiences.
Auction donations are tax-deductible at fair market value, and donors will receive documentation for tax purposes.
Email us at info@careequip.org to sponsor an auction item.
Sponsor the Event
Sponsorships directly support CareEQUIP’s trauma-informed work in our region while offering meaningful visibility for your business or organization.
$250: Logo on tables and social media
$500: Logo on tables, social media, and event program
$1,000: Logo on tables, social media, event program, website, and annual impact report
CareEQUIP is a registered nonprofit. All eligible contributions—including tickets beyond fair market value, sponsorships, and auction item donations—are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Receipts and documentation will be provided to ensure proper tax reporting.