Alternatives For Girls

Every year, proceeds from the Women In Milford Gala benefit a deserving organization. This year, our charity group is Alternatives For Girls.

When a young woman becomes homeless, every moment she spends on the street increases her risk for exploitation and trafficking. Reaching her quickly is critical for her safety. Often, Alternatives For Girls is her only lifeline.

At Alternatives For Girls, they can access safe shelter, crisis support, and so much more. With this support, girls can stay out of harm’s way, succeed in school, graduate, and become leaders in their communities. Most importantly, they have a safe place to learn and grow.

A woman smiling while holding a baby wearing a "Tough Guy" t-shirt, captured in black and white.
Logo of Alternatives For Girls featuring a silhouette of a girl dancing on a crescent moon.
A child playing a card game at a table with others

Things To Look Forward To

  • Logo for Union 212 Catering Events featuring the number 212 with a fork and knife icon.

    Union 212

    Gala Location

  • A man and woman standing together outside. The man is holding a double-neck guitar and wearing sunglasses, a black T-shirt, and patterned shorts. The woman is wearing a sleeveless top, denim shorts, and a necklace. They are smiling and posing under a wooden pergola with greenery.

    Mr. Moody

    Live Band

  • Illustration of a stand mixer with baking items like cupcakes, cake slices, cookies, donuts, and piping bags, on a purple background with text "Courtney Bakes!"

    Courtney Bakes

    All-Inclusive Bakery

  • Logo of "Floral & Flame" featuring a minimalistic design of a plant with buds inside a triangle on a teal background.

    Floral & Flame

    Floral decor

  • A colorful balloon arch with various-sized balloons in purple, pink, blue, yellow, and grey against a blank backdrop. The setting includes a wooden floor and framed artwork on the walls.

    Rosie Balloons

    Balloon Decor

  • Ooh Snap!

    Ooh Snap!

    Photobooth

Past Gala Photos

Colorful macarons stacked on a tiered stand with assorted decorated cookies and cupcakes nearby.
Two women smiling in front of a colorful balloon backdrop.
A man and woman are posing together under a pergola with greenery. The man is holding a double-neck guitar and wearing sunglasses and a black Crooked Rail Saloon T-shirt. A microphone and tablet are positioned nearby. The woman is smiling and wearing
A group of seven women smiling and posing playfully in front of a colorful balloon backdrop.
Two women smiling in front of a colorful balloon backdrop, wearing elegant evening dresses.
Four women smiling in front of a colorful balloon backdrop, wearing formal evening dresses in various styles and colors.
Two women in colorful dresses smiling and embracing in front of a balloon backdrop featuring shades of pink, purple, and blue.
A man and woman hugging in front of a colorful balloon backdrop.
A smiling couple posing in front of a colorful balloon backdrop, with various shades of pink, purple, blue, and yellow balloons.
Two people posing in front of a colorful balloon backdrop, with one person smiling and the other pointing.
Three women smiling with champagne glasses, standing in front of a colorful balloon arch.
Group of six women smiling in front of colorful balloon decorations.
Three women posing together in front of a colorful balloon backdrop. They are dressed in formal attire, smiling at the camera.
Four women posing in front of a colorful balloon arch at an event.
A smiling couple in formal attire stands in front of a colorful balloon backdrop featuring shades of purple, pink, and blue.
Two women smiling with colorful balloon decorations in the background, one wearing a pink cardigan and the other in a black dress holding a glass.
Woman holding a pizza box with colorful balloon backdrop, wearing a burgundy dress. "Village Pizza & BBQ" is printed on the box.
Two women posing in front of a colorful balloon backdrop at a party or event.
Group of four women in elegant dresses, smiling and holding drinks in front of a colorful balloon backdrop.
Two women posing in front of colorful balloon decorations, one wearing an orange floral dress and the other in a red dress, holding a champagne glass.
Four women posing in front of colorful balloons, making various facial expressions. One woman is holding a champagne glass.
Three women smiling, posing in front of a colorful balloon backdrop. Each holds a drink.
Two women celebrating with colorful balloon decorations
A man and a woman posing happily in front of a colorful balloon backdrop. The man is wearing a suit and glasses, making a peace sign with his hand. The woman is wearing a purple dress and laughing.
Two women smiling in front of colorful balloon decorations, one in a black lace dress and the other in a sequined dress.
Two women posing in front of a colorful balloon backdrop
Group of five women in party dresses holding wine glasses, smiling, with a colorful balloon backdrop.
Group of smiling adults posing in front of colorful balloon backdrop, holding drinks.
Woman in a green dress holding a glass of white wine, standing in front of a colorful balloon backdrop, surrounded by other people holding wine glasses.
Two people posing with champagne glasses in front of a colorful balloon backdrop, one making a playful face.
Group of four people smiling and celebrating in front of a colorful balloon backdrop, holding champagne glasses.
A group of seven smiling women posing with glasses of champagne in front of a colorful balloon backdrop.
Four women posing together at a party with a colorful balloon backdrop, holding drinks and smiling.
A couple poses in front of a colorful balloon backdrop, featuring pink, purple, blue, and yellow balloons. The woman wears a floral dress, showing tattoos on her arm, while the man is dressed in a checkered suit jacket.
Two women posing in front of a colorful balloon arrangement, one wearing a black dress and the other in a black dress with sparkly sleeves.
A couple smiling in front of a colorful balloon arch.
Three women in formal attire holding champagne glasses at an event, standing in front of a decorative backdrop with hashtags '#womeninmilford' and '#gala' visible.
Two women smiling in front of a beaded curtain backdrop; one wearing a teal dress, the other a beige jumpsuit.
Group of four people dressed in formal attire, smiling and posing together at an indoor event or party. The room features chandeliers and guests mingling in the background.
Group of four women posing for a photo indoors, dressed in elegant attire, with one holding a champagne glass; decorative shimmering backdrop in the background.
Three women posing in elegant dresses in front of a sparkling curtain backdrop in a well-lit room with wooden floors.
Two women smiling in a selfie, wearing pearl necklaces and black tops, brick wall background.
Two women posing in a boutique with bridal dresses on hangers in the background, one wearing a burgundy dress and the other in a sequin gown.
Four women posing together in front of a decorative backdrop with string lights and beaded curtains. They are dressed in evening attire. The background includes lamps on the floor.
Two women standing indoors, both wearing black dresses and smiling. They are on a staircase in a warmly lit room, with one woman wearing high-heeled shoes and the other wearing ankle boots.
Two women in elegant dresses posing together at a formal event with people in the background.
Three women smiling and posing together at an indoor event, wearing elegant dresses in black and yellow tones.
Two women laughing and enjoying a festive event, one holding a wine glass, in an indoor setting with decorative curtains and a speaker in the background.
Display of assorted sweets on a table, including a tiered macaron tower, trays of chocolate truffles, a decorated cake, and boxes of pastries. In the background are rows of empty glasses on a counter.
Three women posing with props, including a crown cutout, "BFF's" arrow, and a mustache stick, against a backdrop of hanging beads, smiling and dressed in party attire.
Three women posing together at an event, dressed in black and floral outfits, standing in front of a beaded curtain and a patterned lamp on a wooden floor.
Three women in formal dresses at an event, posing indoors with wooden flooring and white chairs in the background.
A man playing a keyboard in a room with musical equipment, including a saxophone on a stand. Other musicians are present, including a guitarist and a woman walking in the background. The room has wooden floors, decorative lights, and framed pictures
Formal event in a banquet hall with guests seated in elegant attire, decorated with chandeliers and round tables.
Poster on easel detailing services for child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault by LACASA. Includes service categories and program information.
Table with LACASA brochures, business cards, pens, and informational materials about fostering and advocacy programs.
Celebration cake with 'Women in Milford 2018 Empowering Each Other' text
Open box filled with multiple rows of chocolate chip cookies on a table.
A group of well-dressed people sitting around a table at a formal event. The table is set with plates, glasses, and a floral centerpiece. The room is elegantly decorated and more people are visible in the background.
A group of eight women dressed in formal evening gowns, posing in a room with exposed brick walls and framed pictures.
Three women smiling at a table during an event, with one wearing a black dress and another in a red dress. There is food on the table and other people in the background.
A smiling couple posing at a formal event, with the woman wearing a black dress with white sleeves, and the man in a blue suit with a pink tie. They are indoors with other people seated in the background.