Tickets on sale now for Green Tie Gala 2023 in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY – Tickets are on sale now for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City’s Green Tie Gala, held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. This fundraising event directly supports the operations of Sanctuary Women’s Development Centers in Oklahoma City and in Norman. 

Former Executive Director of Catholic Charities, Tim O’Connor, will be co-chairing the gala event with his wife Peggy. O’Connor served at Catholic Charities for 28 years before retiring in 2012.

“We are incredibly grateful for the talents and expertise that both Tim and Peggy will bring to curate an event that not only furthers conversations about homelessness, but also embraces the heart and soul of Catholic Charities and the Green Tie Gala event,” said Elizabeth McLinn, special events manager for Green Tie Gala.

The evening will include dinner, dancing, drinks, a live and silent auction, wine and scotch pull, live entertainment and more. Emceeing the event will be Kennedy Center Alumni Stephanie Peña, with live entertainment provided by dynamic blues and jazz performer Garrett “Big G” Jacobson. 

The evening will include a special awards presentation. Gala honorees include Knighton T. Meade, who will be presented with the 2023 Green Tie Ambassador Award, and Benchmark Foods, receiving the 2023 Mosaic Award. 

Proceeds from the event will directly support the Sanctuary Women’s Development Centers in Oklahoma City and in Norman, operated by Catholic Charities. The centers support basic human rights by offering homeless women resources and support to help alleviate the effects of poverty within the community.

“This event is a lifeline to the women and children we serve. We are able to provide a safe space for women and children, and eventually find permanent housing for them,” said Racheal Singley, director of Sanctuary Women’s Development Center in Oklahoma City. “The sponsorships from this event are a true gift to those we serve.”

More than 600 people are expected to attend the event. Advanced reservations are required.

To purchase tickets and sponsorships and for more information, visit GreenTieGala.org or call (405) 523-3000, Ext. 244.