After inclement weather scuttled the original January date, the Starfish Ball finally had its moment in February at The St. Regis Atlanta in Buckhead.
nsoro Foundation Board of Directors with nsoro Class of 2025-2026
The benefit was the 21st annual event to support the nsoro Educational Foundation. The festivities included dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and an after party and tributes to supporters Juanita Powell Baranco and Reginald McKnight. Along with corporate sponsors, the more than 500 attendees raised $1.1 million for the nonprofit that supports youth aging out of foster care.
Lela McKnight, Reginald B. McKnight
Kaisha Smith, Chris Gilmore
Pam Harrington, David Harrington
Sean Pittman, Audra Pittman, Makeda Stewart, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart
Sally Burkett, Vince Burkett
Amie Carter, Jeff Carter, Berkley Carter
Darrell Mays, Tara Mays, Grene Baranco, Gregory Baranco Jr.
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