Jewelers for Children to Host Facets Gala in June 2027
The 28th annual charity event will take place at The Venetian Resort to benefit foster care and youth programs.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The nonprofit Jewelers for Children will host its 28th annual Facets gala on June 6, 2027, at The Venetian Resort. Local jewelry retailers and national partners will gather to honor industry leaders Sarin Bachmann and Julie Walsh while raising funds for foster care and youth programs.
Why it matters
The organization supports programs like first-night kits for children entering the foster system and initiatives at Boys & Girls Clubs. The gala serves as the primary fundraising engine for these national charitable efforts.
Jewelers for Children donated $1.9 million to nine nonprofit partners in 2026, bringing their total contributions to $67 million since 1999. A single first-night kit for a child in foster care costs $25, an effort supported by point-of-sale round-up programs.
The players
Sarin Bachmann
A former member of the Jewelers for Children board of directors serving from 2018 to 2024.
Julie Walsh
The current senior vice president of Center Core and Beauty at Macy's.
Daniel's Jewelers
A retail partner that raised $105,000 for the charity through point-of-sale donations last year.
Jewelers for Children
A national nonprofit organization that funds youth programs and foster care support services.
The details
The upcoming gala will recognize the contributions of Sarin Bachmann, a former board member, and Julie Walsh, a Macy's executive. Retailers facilitate these donations through software integrations like The Edge and Jewel360, which allow customers to round up purchases at the register. Last year, Daniel's Jewelers raised $105,000 through this specific system.
Timeline
The 28th annual Facets gala is scheduled for June 6, 2027.
Jewelers for Children has been operating since its 1999 founding.
Sarin Bachmann held a seat on the board of directors from 2018 to 2024.
Julie Walsh began her tenure as a senior vice president at Macy's in 2022.
The organization distributed $1.9 million to its nonprofit partners in 2026.
Beyond the Strip
The gala supports youth programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, continuing a long-standing funding partnership. This commitment follows the trend of industry-specific charitable organizations focusing on foster care and childhood development needs.
Shoppers at participating local jewelry retailers can continue to support the charity by opting for round-up donations at checkout. These small, incremental contributions fund the $25 kits provided to children entering the foster care system.
The takeaway
Industry partners continue to leverage point-of-sale technology to drive steady, micro-donation funding for foster care aid. Residents can inquire with local jewelry retailers about their participation in the round-up program to support these kits.
Further reading
For more on how local businesses support regional and national causes, visit Philanthropy.
More information
Find details on how retail stores participate in the program at the Jewelers for Children portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by JCK.
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