Unmasked is the largest fundraiser of the year The Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CCAHT) and supports direct services for survivors of trafficking in East Tennessee. The evening includes a Halloween-style costume contest, silent auction, cocktail hour and dinner. Tickets will be available for purchase at ccaht.org in summer 2023. Additional details to come.

Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) will hold its Hope Rising dinner with inspirational stories of rescue and restoration from men and women at KARM and guest speaker Carlos Whitaker. Doors open and the silent auction begins at 6 p.m. Sponsorships are available, and complimentary tickets are available for guests who give a contribution to support the programs and services at KARM.

Akima Club’s major biannual, two-evening fundraiser will be held in 2024 on March 1-2 at The Mill & Mine. The 2024 fundraiser for the Akima Grants program will be the 41st Cabaret. Akima is a women’s service club providing volunteer hours and financial support to Knoxville agencies covering programs for arts, culture and science; children and youth; medical and social services; seniors; and other fields. For more information, contact the 2024 Cabaret chair at [email protected]. Additional information to come.