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A Legacy of Love & Profound Impact
For 52 years, Snow Ball has been a legacy of love for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas. This year, we are honored to celebrate that legacy through the 52nd Annual Snow Ball gala on January 17, 2026 at the Overland Park Convention Center.
Snow Ball is more than a great party. It’s a celebration of many months of hard work by teams of volunteers. Unique in the fact that there is NO fundraising at the event, Snow Ball truly sets itself apart as one of the biggest and best parties of the year.
Your participation – either through a patron gift or by purchasing tables or tickets – enables Catholic Charities to change lives, spark hope and build brighter tomorrows for more than 74,000 served each year throughout our communities. Although Snow Ball raises significant funds, even if we raised more, there would still be needs in our community to be met.
Join us for this epic celebration of gratitude, love and life-changing hope!
Ray and Sarah Evans and Kevin and Debbie Wilkerson are the Presidents for the gala. The traditional black-tie in-person event will include a cocktail reception, formal sit-down dinner and dancing to live music.
THE 52ND ANNUAL
Snow Ball
- January 17, 2026
- 6 pm
- Overland Park Convention Center
Snow Ball Presidents
Ray and Sarah Evans
Kevin and Debbie Wilkerson
Tables of 10: $3,500
NEW THIS YEAR!
- Upgraded wine selections for your starter bottles. Choose two upgraded wines from our upgraded wine list to enjoy with your guests. Additional bottles can be purchased for half off of the noted price.
- Open bar all night for your table guests.
- VIP coat check for your table guests
- Special recognition in event program for the table host
- And more!
Choose this option for $1,500 when you register for your table.
Give Before You Go
The fundraising ends before the Snow Ball gala begins, as there’s no financial ask at the event. Whether you plan to join us or are unable to attend, please make your gift today and give hope to those living in poverty.
The Legacy Continues...
Event Details
- Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211
- If you have any dietary restrictions or any other questions, please email [email protected] or call 913.433.2068
- Formal Attire | No tickets are issued | Table assignments provided on upper level
- Complimentary Valet Parking
- Available on the north side of the Overland Park Convention Center on 110th Street.
- No overnight parking allowed unless staying in the Sheraton Hotel.
- Self-Parking
- Self-parking is available on the north side of the Overland Park Convention Center.
- No overnight parking is allowed unless staying in the Sheraton Hotel.
- Hotel Accommodation
- The Sheraton Hotel is adjacent to the Overland Park Convention Center.
- Address: 6100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211
No, Patron Gifts are separate from purchasing individual tickets or a table to attend the Snow Ball event. The success of the annual Snow Ball hinges on Catholic Charities ability to raise unrestricted funds — Patron Gifts — which are 100% tax deductible contributions. If you have made a Patron Gift and would like to attend Snow Ball, please purchase an individual ticket or a table for 10.
NEW this year: Looking for a fun way to enhance your evening at Snow Ball? Purchase a Table Upgrade to enjoy with your guests. Feel like a VIP with expedited experiences and upgraded options.
Your upgraded experience includes:
- Upgraded wine selections for your starter bottles. Choose two upgraded wines from our upgraded wine list to enjoy with your guests. Additional bottles can be purchased for half off of the noted price.
- Open bar all night for your table guests.
- VIP coat check for your table guests
- Special recognition in event program for the table host
- And more!
Limited number of upgrades available.
- 6 pm – Reception
- 7:30 pm – Program & Dinner
- Followed by dancing
Lindsay Hamilton, Events Coordinator, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, [email protected], 913.433.2068
View Films from the 51st Annual Snow Ball
Snow Ball's Profound Impact
IN THE PAST YEAR
74,109
individuals and nearly 27,000 families – received help, hope and hospitality through one or more of our 25+ programs throughout our 21-county service area.
OVER
$1 million
in Direct Financial Assistance helped keep individuals and families safely housed who were facing homelessness due to unpaid rent and utilities.
OVER
$11.2 million
worth of food was distributed to hungry individuals and families through our food assistance programs.
Your Support Makes A Difference
When you make a Patron Gift or purchase a ticket or table to Snow Ball, you are making an impact in the lives of those we serve across our 21-county service area. Here are a few ways that your support helps us carry out our mission:
$25 can help supply diapers to a child in need
$35 can provide food assistance to a family for a week
$50 can provide a month of transportation to a newly resettled refugee family
$150 can provide a St. Rita Program graduate with scrubs and shoes for a new job in healthcare
$300 can help a struggling family pay rent and utilities for a month
91 cents of every dollar from a direct donation goes straight into Catholic Charities’ 25+ programs. Every year, the annual Snow Ball raises 50% of the private donations to Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas.
Thank You!
Special thanks to those who are generously donating their time and resources to make the 52nd Annual Snow Ball a success.
Leadership
Ray and Sarah Evans
Snow Ball Presidents
Kevin and Debbie Wilkerson
Snow Ball Presidents
Archbishop Emeritus
Joseph F. Naumann, D.D
Honorary President
Doug and Kara Ciocca
Immediate Past Presidents
Chris and Angie Dierks
Immediate Past Presidents
Stephen and Kristine Penn
Patron Committee Chairs
Jim and Mary Buche
Table Committee Co-Chairs
Dan and Jo Ann Lorenz
Table Committee Co-Chairs
David and Mary Caffrey
St. Martin of Tours Chairs
Mark and Sarah Fortino
St. Martin of Tours Chairs
Donna Teahan
Reservations Committee Co-Chair
Joane Wilkerson
Reservations Committee Co-Chair
Table Committee
Jim and Mary Buche
Phil and Amy Connealy
Dustin DeWitt
Dave and Lisa Ferro
Alisa Ford
Julie Fromm
Mike and Susan Lally
Joan Lipp
Dan and Jo Ann Lorenz
Ellen McCarthy and Todd Peterson
Dave and Angela Milliren
Michael and Sarah Nyp
Barb and Kevin Petracek
Hunter Swanson
Jeannine Wilkerson
Joane Wilkerson
Patron Committee
Tom Boling
Dave Caffrey
John and Mary Campbell
Doug and Kara Ciocca
Toby Cook
Bryan and Jeremy Didier
Chris and Angie Dierks
Neil and Fran Douthat
Brian Dunn
Peggy Dunn
Ray Evans
Jack Faerber
Mark Fendler
Craig Gaffney
Larry Gates
Nancy Grasse
Kurtis Grothoff
Ken Hager
Christina Hager
Grant and Claire Harrison
Brian Hoban
Bob Hoehn
Nancy Jones
Sharon Keller
Tony Kempf
Matt Knopke
Kevin and Pam Kramer
Bridget Lee
Andrew and Jackie Marquardt
Bryan and Mary Jon Mauk
Pat and Mel McAnany
David and Kelly Meiners
Ken and Nancy Mellard
John and Callie Nagle
Jack Newman
Jim and Cara North
Greg and Jen Payne
Stephen and Kristine Penn
Brian Perott
Jay Reardon
Bob Reintjes, Sr.
Kevin and Mary Ring
Lauren Solidum
Tom Sorrentino
John and Sara Sweeney
Conner Teahan
Mark and Donna Teahan
Lisa Tuchtan
Marcia Valera
Tom Weiford
Kevin and Debbie Wilkerson
Mark Wilkerson
Ken Williams