Let’s Celebrate!

Join us as we honor Bruce Sowatsky, dear friend of Youth In Need and retired Executive Director of Community and Children’s Resource Board, and ATB Technologies, longtime Children’s Partner and steadfast supporter, at our 39th annual Celebration of Youth on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa.

As our largest fundraiser of the year, Celebration of Youth is certainly cause for celebration! Please consider investing in our children and families by celebrating with us:

  • Sponsor the event at a wide range of levels from $600 to $12,000
  • Donate goods or services to the event’s silent and live auctions
  • Advertise in the event program that is distributed to more than 500 guests
  • Purchase a table or individual tickets to attend the event
  • Contribute a monetary donation to help underwrite event expenses

For more information, contact Ashlee Berry, Annual Fund Director, by email or at 636-757-9346.

Thanks to our 2025 Celebration of Youth Sponsors!

See photos from the 2025 Celebration of Youth red carpet!

Thanks to Our
Principal Children’s Partner

Event Details

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
Brilliance Ballroom
1 Ameristar Boulevard
St. Charles, MO 63301

Event Schedule

6 p.m.
Doors Open, Silent Auction

7 p.m.
Dinner

8 p.m.
Program, Live Auction

10 p.m.
After-Party