4th Annual Derby Day Fundraiser

Ladies and Gentlemen, Beautiful Feet cordially invites you to join us for our Annual Beautiful Feet Derby Day Fundraiser on Saturday, May 10th at 10 AM hosted at First Baptist Church of Gainesville. Enjoy light hor d’oeuvres, a silent auction, handmade desserts for purchase, and votes for sale for our Derby-inspired attire, Best-of Competition: Best Hat, Best Dressed, and Best Table.  

Your support allows survivors a safe place to sleep, healthy food, medical and dental care, Christ-centered healing, life skills, employment help, and more for life-long transformation.

View last year’s photo gallery here.

For details, click here to go to the FAQs below. Do you own a business and want to support our cause? See Business Sponsorship opportunities below.

Do you want to learn more about our Beautiful Feet program? Click here.

Relive the Fun of Last Year’s Event!
Check out the highlights from our previous event in this video to see what’s in store for this year!

Your generosity from our 2024 Derby Day Fundraiser provided Christ-centered programming, 3 graduates, 4 baptisms, 1,227 nights of safety, 3,284 meals provided, 364 counseling sessions, and many families restored.

  • Individual tickets-$35

    Host a Table- $280 This includes 8 individual tickets. Display your decorating skills and host an 8-seat table. Each table is entered into the Best-of-Table Competition.

  • What is the dress attire?

    We inspire our dress from the Kentucky Derby. If you are competing in the Best-of Competition; Best Hat, Best Dressed, and Best Table, consider Kentucky Derby trends. Big hats, big fun.

    What is for purchase? How do you take payments?

    Our residents handmake sweets to sell and local businesses donate services and goods for a silent auction. You can also purchase votes for the Best-of Competition. We accept checks payable to Straight Street Ministry, cards, and cash.

    What is included in my ticket price?

    Light hors d'oeuvres, mocktail drinks, and one vote per category for the Best-of Competitions: Best Table, Best Hat, and Best Dressed.

    If I host a table, do I also have to buy my individual ticket?

    No, hosting a table includes 8 individual tickets.

    What is the Best-of Competition, and how do I compete?

    Anyone attending can compete in our fun, light-hearted competition. Each ticket gets one vote per category: Best Table, Best Hat, and Best Dressed. More votes can be purchased for $5 per vote. You vote as you mingle. See a guest and like their hat, attire, or table? Get their name and vote.

    Best Table: Display your decorating skills by hosting an 8-seat table for an elegant party, from glassware to silverware. Decorate with on-trend pastels and a romantic twist, or use monochrome beige or whimsical for beautiful simplicity. Plan to create a festive atmosphere for a memorable time with your loved ones. Be sure to purchase our residents’ handmade desserts to treat your table guests. We provide a black tablecloth. Table setup is Friday, May 9th, 1pm-6pm.

    Best Hat: Wear your most prominent and trendy hat. Men and women, choose from elegant to outlandish. Let your personality shine.

    Best Dressed: Ladies, wear anything from spring dresses to pantsuits. Gentlemen, wear lightweight sports jackets and slacks or preppy Bermuda shorts, a sports jacket, and a pair of sunglasses to match. Neckwear is the easiest way to make your Kentucky Derby outfit as unique as you are, from a luxurious silk traditional tie to a Southern-inspired bow tie.

    How does my financial support help?

    To bring God glory despite dark circumstances, our ministry meets many needs of the women we serve. When a woman arrives under our care, our top priorities are medical treatment, mental health, medications, eye exams, and dental care to address infections.

    We replace stolen government documents, such as birth certificates, official IDs, and Social Security cards.

    Creating a safe space for recovery a home, 24-hour staff, costs for maintaining the four-bedroom home, and 50-acre property demand monthly bills and unexpected ones. We utilize volunteers and do our best to teach home upkeep to our women.

    Beautiful Feet cuts costs using the SNAP program and food banks, but not all food and supplies are donated. Local churches and individuals send clothing, shoes, paper products, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, and more to help.

    Beautiful Feet stewards donated money in a pleasing and God-glorifying way.

  • Diamond | $5,000

    Event Sponsor, banner at check-in, marketing material on all tables, marketing on the food table, company name on marketing pieces, event slideshow, and social media.

    PLATINUM | $2,500

    Company name on marketing pieces at each table, marketing on the food table, event slideshow, and social media.

    GOLD | $1,000

    Company name on marketing pieces, marketing on food table, event slideshow, and social media.

    SILVER | $500

    Company name on marketing pieces, event slideshow, and social media.

    Click the Business Sponsorship button below to sponsor.


Can't attend? You can still make a difference! Even if you're unable to join us in person, you can still be a part of our event by making a donation. Your support helps us create a safe environment for women who are recovering from sexual exploitation.


Thank you for your support! See you May 10th.