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Lexington's Stakes Party gala brings future leaders together to support Safe Passage nonprofit
Annual black-tie event highlights local organization dedicated to helping youth overcome trauma
Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:05pm
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The Stakes Party, an annual black-tie gala in Lexington, Kentucky, is bringing together the next generation of community leaders to support the local nonprofit Safe Passage, which is dedicated to helping youth overcome trauma from child trafficking. The event features auctions, live music, and networking opportunities, with organizers highlighting Safe Passage's mission to provide prevention strategies and trauma recovery services for youth ages 12 to 19.
Why it matters
The Stakes Party serves as a hub for ambitious individuals wanting to make a positive impact on the Lexington and Kentucky communities. By supporting organizations like Safe Passage, the event aims to help the region grow and thrive by investing in the next generation of leaders.
The details
For eight years, the Stakes Party has featured auctions, live music, and networking opportunities after the races. This year, organizers are highlighting Safe Passage, an organization dedicated to helping youth overcome trauma from child trafficking. Safe Passage focuses on prevention strategies and trauma recovery for youth ages 12 to 19, having reached over 7,000 young people with their efforts and walked alongside more than 250 trafficking victims over the last eight years.
- The Stakes Party is an annual event held in Lexington.
- This year's gala is taking place on April 5, 2026.
The players
Logan Jones
An organizer of the Stakes Party gala.
Cara Starns
The founder of Safe Passage, the nonprofit organization being highlighted at the event.
Safe Passage
A local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping youth overcome trauma from child trafficking through prevention strategies and trauma recovery services.
21C Lexington
The venue hosting the annual Stakes Party gala in Lexington.
What they’re saying
“The Stakes Party is all about bringing together the next generation of Lexington leaders. Those who want to see Lexington but also Kentucky be a better place to live.”
— Logan Jones, Organizer
“I think in that time we've probably reached 7,000 youth with our prevention efforts and probably walked alongside over 250 trafficking youth.”
— Cara Starns, Founder, Safe Passage
“If you want to be in the room with Lexington's future leaders. People that are very ambitious wanting to see Kentucky and Lexington be a phenomenal place to be this is the place to do that.”
— Logan Jones, Organizer
What’s next
Organizers hope the gala will help connect Safe Passage with individuals and organizations interested in supporting their mission to help youth overcome trauma from child trafficking.
The takeaway
The Stakes Party gala is bringing together Lexington's next generation of community leaders to support the important work of Safe Passage, demonstrating how ambitious individuals can make a positive impact on their local communities by investing in organizations dedicated to helping vulnerable youth.
