Enjoy a memorable evening of great food, fun, and generosity at Cartersville Country Club with Advocates for Children.
The 2025 Graze & Raise event is the perfect opportunity for you and your company to demonstrate your commitment to making Northwest Georgia’s communities stronger and safer for children and families.
The Evening Will Feature
• Delicious chef-prepared fare
• Complimentary wine and beer (spirits available for purchase)
• Live karaoke showdown with team performances
• Live auction
• Dancing
• Live music by We Got The Beat
• Complimentary valet or self-parking with shuttle access to the greens
Our 2025 fundraising goal is $225,000, which will directly support vital programs and services for children and families in crisis. Your generosity helps fund housing, food, infant and children’s clothing, diapers, emergency financial assistance, therapy, education, workforce development, and compassionate case management from skilled professionals.
When
Graze & Raise is Saturday, November 8.
Location
Set on beautifully manicured greens of the Cartersville Country Club, just minutes from the historic downtown, the outdoor benefit will bring together supporters from across the region for an exciting and meaningful night.
Cartersville Country Club
1310 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE, Cartersville, GA 30120
Attire
Dressy casual. Comfortable shoes (such as flats or loafers) are recommended for the grassy venue.
Thank you to our 2025 Fall Benefit Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Honorary Chairs
Sean and LeAnne Ely of Ely Corporation
2025 Graze & Raise Planning Committee
Sean and LeAnne Ely, Honorary Chairs
Lindsey Heath, Dedicated Community Advocate for Children
Kayla Ledford, Edwards Jones – Acworth, Senior Branch Office Administrator
Brittany Lewis, Shottenkirk Honda
Michelle Daniel, Retired Community Volunteer
Lara Jeanneret, Lara J Designs
Candler Ellenburg, Cartersville Flooring Center, Account Manager
Kim Thompson, Realtor, LakePoint Reality
Katrina, Stewart, Realtor, Hardy Realty
Tanya Brown, Realtor, Atlanta Communities
Rachel Castillo, Advocates for Children (CEO)
Carla Lavender, Advocates for Children (Vice President, Development)
Augusta Haughaboo, Advocates for Children (Development Coordinator)
Amanda Tant, Advocates for Children (Chief Program Officer)
Meagan Nicholson, Advocates for Children (Corporate Relations Specialist)
Scott Sherwin, Advocates for Children (Senior Director, Organizational Strategy)
Adrienne Stoner, Advocates for Children (Special Events Coordinator)
