JUDSON CENTER’S CHILD SAFE MICHIGAN GALA RAISES OVER $600,000 FOR FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION AND MONTORING PROGRAMS
Royal Oak, MI –Child Safe Michigan, an affiliate of human services agency Judson Center, raised more than $600,000 at its 2025 gala on May 30 at Michigan Central Station in Detroit.
The annual event benefits Child Safe Michigan’s foster care, adoption and mentoring services for neglected and abused children in Southeastern Michigan. The money raised helps provide these children with safe, loving homes and hope for the future.
“We had an incredible turnout in support of our vital work with children and families,” said Judson Center President & CEO Lenora Hardy-Foster. “It was one of our largest and most successful events since the COVID pandemic began. More than 550 people joined us for a night of food, fun and inspiration at the beautiful Michigan Central Station.”
The highlight of the evening was the special recognition for Child Safe Michigan Co-Founder and Board Chair Keith Pomeroy. He was presented with the Child Safe Hero Award for his longtime commitment to the well-being of children and families.
“Keith is extremely passionate about giving back to the community, and we could not have chosen a more deserving person for this tribute,” said Hardy-Foster. “The Judson Center and Child Safe teams thank him for his decades of leadership and compassion.”
The 2025 Child Safe Michigan Gala chair was Carly Dietz, a Child Safe Michigan board member and chief executive officer of Dietz Property Group in Troy, which was the presenting sponsor for the event. Dietz was supported by a dedicated group of volunteers on the Event Committee and members of the Child Safe Michigan and Judson Center boards.
The sold-out event featured a strolling dinner, cocktails, silent auction, raffle, and live entertainment.
About Child Safe Michigan
Child Safe Michigan, an affiliate of Judson Center, provides foster care, adoption, and mentoring services to neglected and abused children in Southeast Michigan. In addition to providing expert, comprehensive services, Child Safe Michigan offers children safety and stability that allows them to grow and thrive. The agency received the 2019 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Child Welfare Team Excellence Award for outstanding commitment to Michigan’s children and families. For more information, visit www.childsafemichigan.org.
About Judson Center
Judson Center, trusted by Michigan families for more than 100 years, is a non-profit human service agency providing expert, comprehensive services that strengthen children, adults and families impacted by abuse and neglect, autism, and developmental, behavioral and physical health challenges so they can achieve whole health, well-being, and maximum potential. Since opening its doors in 1924, Judson Center has grown to change the lives of more than 13,000 children, adults, and families each year. Judson Center has offices in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne, Genesee, and Jackson counties. Judson Center’s headquarters are located at 30301 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3277. Learn more at www.judsoncenter.org.
Photos from the 2025 Child Safe Michigan Gala are attached. Captions are as follows (Left to right):
#1415: Child Safe Michigan Co-Founder & Board Chair Keith Pomeroy receives Child Safe Hero Award
#1505: Guest Daniel Morck, Judson Center Board Member Janelle Morck, Judson Center President & CEO Lenora Hardy-Foster, Judson Center Board Chair Dr. Pauline Furman, Guest Duane Foster
#1285: Judson Center President & CEO Lenora Hardy-Foster, Gala Chair Carly Dietz, Retired Child Safe Michigan Founder Elizabeth Brazilian
#1301: Guests gather inside Michigan Central Station