Annual Luncheon

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE LUNCHEON TABLES AND TICKETS THROUGH MAY 11!

Save The Date

Hosted on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at The Briar Club, Arms Wide’s annual Fulfilling Families Luncheon furthers our mission of transforming the lives of children in foster care who are in need of safe and nurturing permanent families. Registration opens at 11:30 AM and the program begins at noon.

Co-Chairs: Amanda Boffone and Julie Longoria Chen

Host: Frank Billingsley

Keynote Speaker: Alexis Black

Sponsorships and Tickets Available

A donation to this heartfelt event will help ensure Arms Wide can continue to help even more children connect with the loving families they need and deserve. To reserve your table or purchase tickets, or to make a donation to support this year’s luncheon, click HERE.

Keynote Speaker: Alexis Black

Alexis Black is an author, speaker, and emerging business leader focused on helping individuals and communities build stronger foundations for long-term success. Her work is shaped by both professional expertise and personal perspective, having navigated the foster care system and built a career centered on strategy, community impact, and global engagement. Through Redefining Normal, she works with her husband, Justin, also formerly in foster care, to equip youth, families, and professionals to break cycles and build toward generational success.

Special Thanks to Our Host Committee

Jennifer Allison, Kristy Bradshaw, Camille Connelly, Lesley Correll, Kathy De La Mora, Allie Fields, Stephanie Fleck, Disney Harris, Daniella Hernandez, Rebecca Knapp, Michele Marandi, Holly McIlver, Melissa Moncrief, Alex Ochoa, Jennifer Roane, Kim Seitler

If you’re interested in serving on the Host Committee for this impactful event, please contact Erin Spoor, Director of Development, at espoor@armswide.org.

More Information

If you have any questions or would like any additional information about Arms Wide’s upcoming 2025 Fulfilling Families Luncheon, please contact Erin Spoor at espoor@armswide.org or 713-681-6991.