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Street Grace Raises Over $850,000 at Annual “An Evening with Ernie Johnson,” in Partnership with Choate Construction, Delta, Evans General Contractors, Love You Too, and Georgia Festival of Trees
Street Grace’s annual “An Evening with Ernie Johnson,” featuring special guest Jeff Foxworthy, brought communities together for an unforgettable night of celebration and purpose, raising over $850,000 to support the nonprofit’s mission to eradicate the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
ATLANTA (November 9, 2026) — Street Grace, a national organization with a mission to eradicate the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), celebrated a successful annual “An Evening with Ernie Johnson,” featuring special guest Jeff Foxworthy, raising over $850,000 in support of its mission. The event was made possible through the generous partnership of Choate Construction, Delta, Evans General Contractors, Love You Too, and Georgia Festival of Trees.
On November 5, 2026, Atlanta and broader communities gathered at Gas South District in Duluth, Georgia, for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, inspiring stories, and live entertainment, all in support of protecting the most vulnerable among us: our children. Featuring eight-time Sports Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and Inside the NBA host Ernie Johnson, alongside bestselling author, television personality, and renowned comedian Jeff Foxworthy, the evening was filled with joy, laughter, and purpose.
Through the generosity of attendees, donors, and sponsors, Street Grace raised over $850,000 in critical funding to advance its programs, expand its impact, and further its mission to eradicate the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
“Each year, this evening brings our community together for a night that is more meaningful than ever as we celebrate the lives changed and hope restored over the past year,” says Bob Rodgers, President and CEO of Street Grace. “The energy in the room fuels hope, passion, and a renewed sense of purpose as we stand together in the fight to protect our children.”
Street Grace is a leader in the fight against human trafficking, pioneering demand-reduction solutions through Prevention, Protection, Policy, and Pursuit. Through innovative technology, survivor-informed practices, community education, and policy advocacy, Street Grace works to prevent exploitation before it happens, disrupt the demand that fuels trafficking, and rewrite the stories of exploitation that should never have to happen.
While the evening has come to a close, the mission continues every day. To learn more about Street Grace and how to support its work to eradicate the commercial sexual exploitation of children, visit streetgrace.org.