If you are in immediate danger and fear for your safety, dial 911.
If you are in a safe place, please call the Samaritan House 24-hour crisis hotline at (757) 430-2120 or use our new chat feature to interact with a member of our specially trained intake staff.
Signs of Domestic Violence
Step into the Light Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening of compassion, hope, and transformation at the 2026 Step into the Light Gala.
On Saturday, April 18, celebrate new beginnings at Rivers Casino with live music, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a curated silent auction. This inspiring evening honors survivors as they heal, grow, and bloom into brighter futures.
Attire: Black tie optional. Guests are encouraged to embrace the beauty of spring—flowing gowns, fresh florals, and graceful elegance.
For over 40 years, Samaritan House has provided critical resources to individuals experiencing domestic and sexual violence, empowering them to break free and move toward safer, more hopeful futures. As our largest fundraising event of the year, the Step into the Light Gala celebrates the strength, resilience, and perseverance of those we serve.
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Become a Sponsor
Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
To secure your sponsorship, please contact Michael Beane, Development Manager, at (757) 560-7066 or via EMAIL.
Silent Auction Inquiries
If you're interested in donating an item for our silent auction, click here to submit an inquiry.
Thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsors!
Sunlight Sponsor
Trreetop Sponsors
Garden Sponsors
Bloom Sponsors
Allcare Wheelchair Stretchers & Youth Transportation
Audacy
The Beane Family
Capital Group
Chesapeake Homes
The Crooke Family
Ellen Nacey
ENSPIRE energy, A GAS South Company
The GBS Group
GFL Environmental, Inc.
The Henick Family
The Hopkins Group, LLC
The Miller Group
The Moody Law Firm
OVM with AnnieMac Home Mortgage, Tricia Coffey
PB Mares
The Rafferty Family
Rodman-Moore Group
Singer Hoffman, LLC
Strategic Solutions by Tricia, LLC
TFC Recycling
Towne Insurance
Thank you, Let's Roam, for their generous donation of scavenger hunt tickets to support our organization! Click here to learn more about Scavenger Hunts by Let's Roam.
View highlights from previous years' Step into the Light Gala.
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