{"id":11619,"date":"2026-01-22T09:40:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/georgetown-area\/?page_id=11619"},"modified":"2026-04-06T17:13:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:13:17","slug":"gala","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/georgetown-area\/gala\/","title":{"rendered":"Uplift Wilco Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772560617081{padding-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11709&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775249434616{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">We are thrilled to share that this year\u2019s gala is officially&nbsp;<b>sold out! <\/b>This is a true testament to the incredible support of our community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>While tickets are no longer available, you can still be part of the evening and the impact:<\/p>\n<ul data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"514\">\n<li>Make a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/georgetown-area\/donate\/\">donation<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>in support of our programs<\/li>\n<li>Follow us on social media and be a part of the celebration and impact.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/georgetown-area\/thrift-shop-3\/\">Subscribe<\/a> <\/strong>to our eblast and get all the updates on events and Thrift Shop sales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thank you for being part of the Uplift Wilco story\u2014we are so grateful for your support.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; min_height=&#8221;150&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769097531446{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">A Night of Wine, Community, and Purpose<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at\u00a0<\/em><em>The Vineyards at Florence<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;An Evening That Lifts Our Community&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11633&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769099190655{border-right-width: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"961\">Uplift Wilco is more than a gala. It is a night where our community comes together to celebrate generosity, connection, and the real impact we can make when we show up for one another.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1182\">When you attend or sponsor Uplift Wilco, you are directly supporting children, families, and educators across Williamson County while sharing an unforgettable evening with neighbors who care deeply about this community.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Your Sponsorship Helps Local Families Thrive&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769099181463{border-left-width: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"889\">Sponsoring Uplift Wilco is a tangible way to strengthen our community. 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