Save the date for An Evening of Celebration and Giving to Fund Tuition Assistance and Transform Lives
The Emerald School of Excellence is proud to announce its Annual Emerald Gala 2027, a black-tie event dedicated to empowering teens in recovery and raising critical funds for scholarships. The event will take place on Friday, February 26, 2027, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Casey by Beau Monde, promising an unforgettable evening filled with stories of redemption, recovery, and hope.
The Emerald Gala offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Emerald students while uniting the community to support their academic and personal growth. Highlights of the evening include:
Proceeds from the event will go toward building Emerald’s endowment, which provides financial aid for Charlotte-area youth in need, ensuring that more students can access the recovery-friendly environment and quality education they deserve.
The local businesses and organizations who sponsor the event or donate auction items help make this event possible. We are grateful for the community support that makes a supportive, recovery-focused education possible for Charlotte area teens.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or donating items to the live or silent auction, contact janellem@emeraldschool.org.
“The Emerald Gala is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of the incredible resilience and potential of our students. Together, we are building a brighter future for teens in recovery and showing the world what is possible when a community comes together,” said Mary Ferreri, Founder and CEO of Emerald School of Excellence.
A parent of an Emerald student shared, “At Emerald, students get the individual and specific care, attention, and instruction they need to be as successful as possible in and outside of the classroom. Thank you, Emerald, for helping our son and us as his parents feel great about his Senior year and the future.”
The Emerald Gala has captured the attention of our community and beyond, highlighting the powerful impact of recovery-focused education and the inspiring stories of our students. Through local media coverage and community features, the Gala continues to shine a light on the importance of providing safe, supportive academic environments for teens in recovery.
We invite you to explore past news coverage to learn more about the mission behind Emerald School of Excellence, the lives being transformed, and the growing movement to support recovery high schools:
These stories offer a closer look at the heart of the Emerald Gala and the difference your support makes. As you read, you’ll see how this event not only celebrates student milestones but also fuels the future of recovery education in our community.
