2026 Milestones at the Beach

LINC’s annual gala, Milestones, is heading to the beach! We are excited to announce that next year’s celebration will take place at Lumina on Wrightsville Beach on Monday, February 16, 2026. This will be a special evening at a beautiful oceanfront setting.

For years, Milestones dinners have played a vital role in raising awareness and funds for the services LINC, Inc. provides to justice-involved youth and individuals returning from incarceration.

At the 2026 gala, we will shine a spotlight on LINC’s newest initiative—the Hisan J. Polk Transformation Academy. Guests will enjoy a moving virtual tour of the former fire station’s inspiring renovation, hear our vision for building brighter futures for young men in our community, and learn more about our Legacy Builders Campaign, which will sustain this important work for years to come. In keeping with tradition, we will honor recent LINC program graduates, celebrate milestones of success, and recognize the incredible supporters who make our mission possible.

Ticket and Sponsorship options

Individual Ticket:  admits one person, includes buffet dinner and limited* open bar

Silver Sponsor: 2 Tickets (includes dinner and limited open bar), Sponsor Reception, Program listing, Social media recognition, Acknowledgement at event
 

Gold Sponsor: Sponsor Reception, One table (eight guests, includes dinner and limited open bar), Table signage, Program listing, Social media recognition, Acknowledgement at event
 

Platinum Sponsor: Sponsor Reception, Two tables (16 guests, includes dinner and limited open bar), Table signage, Program listing with logo, Social media recognition, Acknowledgement on LINC website and at event
 

Diamond Sponsor: Sponsor Reception, Three tables (24 guests, includes dinner and limited open bar), Table signage & preferred table placement, Program listing w premium placement, Social media recognition, Acknowledgement on LINC website and at event, Mention with logo in LINC email newsletter and email blasts, press release