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Love is in the air.

Join us. Be enchanted. For a cause.

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on’t miss this enchanting evening developed with the local community in mind. Ballantyne Ball promises the romance of Valentine’s Day, coupled with the intrigue and fantasy of a masquerade ball. It is also an incredible initiative to give back. This annual community charitable gala, the first of its kind, involves local businesses and supports local causes with the hope of enhancing the lives of families experiencing hardship. Join us. Be enchanted. For a cause.

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Local Causes to Enhance Lives

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At Baby Bundles, our mission is to provide a bundle of clothing and essential baby items to families living in financial need in the Charlotte area, helping to foster a more positive start for their newborn baby.  Baby Bundles has been dedicated to empowering families in the Charlotte area since 2010. We distribute our completed bundles, valued at $350 each and containing 40+ items, in collaboration with 18 partner organizations.

We are humbled to have grown from distributing 75 bundles in 2011 to 3,000 in 2024, with over 16,000 lifetime families reached. While we are projected to distribute 3,000 bundles, we know that nearly 5,000 infants are born into families earning below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line (NC Department of Health and Human Services 2020) who could also likely benefit from our program. 185% of the FPL for a family of four in 2020 was $48,470 total household income (ASPE 2020 Poverty Guidelines).  We consistently hear from our partners that they would be able to distribute more bundles to families living in financial need should we have additional resources to offer.

The families we serve are welcoming new children into the world, and we are honored to walk alongside them on this journey.  Confronted with the enormous challenges that living in poverty brings, our families remain steadfast in their commitment to providing a positive start for their newborn child and are nothing short of remarkable.

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At Ballantyne Ball, Fall in Love
With Community and Charity

Ballantyne Ball is a 501(c)(3) organization that showcases a masquerade gala focused on community and charity at the Ballantyne Hotel. As Ballantyne’s signature annual gala, our mission is to partner with the local community to unmask impactful charitable causes in our own backyard. Everyone involved in planning the Ball – including directors, committee members, volunteers, vendors, supporters and attendees – is dedicated to giving back to Ballantyne and Charlotte.

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 Join us. Be enchanted. For a cause. 

To get involved, contact Allen Starrett at 704.726.3776 or [email protected].

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 Help local families facing hardship with a one-time or recurring gift that goes directly to our charity beneficiary of the year.

A Decade of Giving

In 2025, we celebrated ten years of collaboration, generosity, and impact cultivated by an event that unites community and charity. It has been a privilege to partner with 10 local organizations working towards better futures for families and vulnerable populations.

Thank you to all past and present sponsors, guests, directors, committee members, and vendors for making Ballantyne Ball a masquerade experience not-to-miss since our inaugural event in 2015.

Ballantyne Ball Board 2025

Ballantyne Ball Board of Directors

Pictured L-R: George Webb, Jackie Fogartie, Ben Shaver, Janet Godfrey, Ben Chambers, Oana Graveline, Jeff Rapaglia, Claire Sauter, Todd Bates, Allen Starrett (Founder/Chair), Shannon Reid

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