Presented by La Causa, Inc.
Please join us at the 2026 Guarding Dreams Gala.
Sept. 17, 2026, in the stunning Imperial Ballroom at the Pfister Hotel . It will be a lively night with a silent auction, live auction, dinner, music, and fun.
Childhood should be a time of wonder, safety, and opportunity—but for too many children, instability and crisis threaten their most precious years. At La Causa Crisis Nursery & Respite Center, we provide a safe haven for children and critical support for families, ensuring children have a safe place to stay, escape, and just be a kid during the most stressful times. Our bilingual licensed 12-bed shelter on the south side of Milwaukee provides comprehensive care for children ages 0 to 12 for up to 72 hours at no cost to families.
Decades of research show that protecting children from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)—such as abuse, neglect, and family crisis—leads to lifelong positive outcomes, including better health, stronger academic achievement, and greater economic stability.
At this year’s event, we celebrate 36 years of protecting childhood dreams, fostering hope, and stabilizing families through La Causa Crisis Nursery and Respite Center. We can only keep these dreams alive with your help..
I hope you will consider supporting La Causa Crisis Nursery and join us as a partner in protecting children. Together, we can ensure that every child’s dreams remain bright, unbroken, and within reach.
I appreciate your support of La Causa Crisis Nursery, your belief in the power of childhood, and your help in protecting the future of those who need it most.
Cheers,
Luis Ayala, President and CEO, La Causa, Inc.