The Children’s Haven Adult Prom returned to Canton Feb. 8 as a 1920s-themed party to raise funds for the nonprofit.
This year’s costume party sold out The Timbers on Etowah with 250 in attendance, and raised a total of more than $50,000, The Children’s Haven reported.
Prom Court members were nominated by attendees and community members and selected by a committee. The Prom Court couples raised funds for The Children’s Haven. Prom Court Couples were: Velinda and Michael Hardy, Dustin and Tarra Davey, Christine and Chance Beam, and Sarah and Christopher Hobson.
Sarah and Christopher Hobson were crowned the 2025 Queen and King for raising more than $4,000. Together, the four couples raised $12,410.
The event included a 1920s-themed speakeasy pre-party, dance lessons from Fitfully Forward and more.
The funds raised support The Children’s Haven, a nonprofit promoting the health and happiness of children impacted by abuse and neglect.
“The evening was a celebration of community. Our community makes our work possible. We are filled with immense gratitude for everyone who supported this event. It was our biggest event yet and we had so much fun,” said The Children’s Haven Executive Director Marcie Smith. “There are more than 350 Cherokee County kids experiencing foster care right now. We have a waiting list of families who need our in-home parent support program. Our mentoring program has doubled in size in the past year. We are only able to meet the growing needs of our community because of the generosity of our supporters and the dedication of hundreds of caring volunteers.”
