On April 28, 2018 Branches held its 15th Annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans Benefit Dinner and Auction at the JW Marriot Marquis. Over 450 guests gathered to celebrate, dance and dine while raising resources needed to expand programs that offer life-changing opportunities to working families and their children so they may break the cycle of generational poverty.

The generosity of the many guests and supporters raised over $400,000. The event also honored Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho with the Trish and Dan Bell Community Empowerment Award for his long-time and dedicated support of the South Florida community and our students.