Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) is thrilled to present its signature annual gala, SPARCCle Sunset Soirée, on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the beautiful Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

This intimate, elegant event features a cocktail reception, a sumptuous 3-course dinner catered by Michael’s on East, live musical entertainment by Bay Kings Band, and a spirited live auction—all to benefit SPARCC’s free and confidential programs and services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Guests and supporters will also have the opportunity to enter SPARCC’s Premium Chance Drawing for the ultimate getaway: a 7-night stay for up to 12 guests at Castillo Del Mar, a spectacular 10,000-square-foot luxury oceanview villa in Manzanillo, Mexico. The drawing is open to the public, and the winner does not need to be present at the gala to win. Raffle tickets may be purchased online at www.sparcc.net/events.

"SPARCCle Sunset Soirée is a powerful reminder that together, our community can make a real difference in the lives of survivors and their children," said Mary Ellen Mancini, CFRE, Vice President of Philanthropy at SPARCC. "Every chance drawing entry, reservation, and sponsorship helps further our mission to provide a safe haven and promote empowerment, awareness, and social change to end domestic and sexual violence. "

This year’s event is Co-Chaired by SPARCC supporters, Jo McKenzie, E-Dee Murphy and Kimberly Tude Thuot.

A limited number of individual tickets and sponsorships are still available. For reservations or sponsorship information, visit www.sparcc.net/events.