Golden columns with flames flank a black poster advertising the 15th Annual Lights On Afterschool Gala, detailing event information and sponsorship opportunities.

Solid Foundation Association

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

General Admission

Priority entry, reserved seating, and access to VIP‑only areas.

Table

Check made out to Solid Foundation Association
Address to send check: 2220 E Main St, Nacogdoches, TX, United States, Texas

Lights On After School Gala &mdash; Event DescriptionAn Evening of Elegance. A Legacy of Service. A Future of Impact.Solid Foundation Association invites you to the Lights On After School Gala, a distinguished black-tie evening dedicated to honoring a legacy of more than 30 years of service and commitment to the youth and families of Nacogdoches.This special evening will celebrate Executive Director John Cannings and his wife, Mable Cannings, whose dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment have helped shape the mission and impact of Solid Foundation Association for more than three decades. Their years of service represent more than a career&mdash;they represent a legacy built through compassion, mentorship, education, and a steadfast belief in the potential of every young person.As we celebrate the Cannings and the remarkable impact of their service, we will also look toward the future. Solid Foundation Association is continuing its commitment to serving the City of Nacogdoches, expanding opportunities for youth through education, mentorship, enrichment, and meaningful community support.The Lights On After School Gala will be a night of elegance, celebration, and inspiration as we come together around three powerful purposes:Honor the Legacy. Celebrating the years of dedication and service that have helped build the foundation of Solid Foundation Association.Celebrate the Impact. Recognizing the lives touched, young people encouraged, families supported, and communities strengthened through more than 30 years of service.Invest in the Future. Supporting the continued work of Solid Foundation Association as it carries the mission forward and remains committed to creating brighter futures for the next generation.Join us for an unforgettable evening of black-tie elegance, celebration, dinner, fellowship, and inspiration as we honor where Solid Foundation Association has been, celebrate where it is today, and invest in where it is going.Lights On After School Gala Honoring the Legacy. Celebrating the Impact. Investing in the Future.

Lights On After School Gala — Event DescriptionAn Evening of Elegance. A Legacy of Service. A Future of Impact.Solid Foundation Association invites you to the Lights On After School Gala, a distinguished black-tie evening dedicated to honoring a legacy of more than 30 years of service and commitment to the youth and families of Nacogdoches.This special evening will celebrate Executive Director John Cannings and his wife, Mable Cannings, whose dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment have helped shape the mission and impact of Solid Foundation Association for more than three decades. Their years of service represent more than a career—they represent a legacy built through compassion, mentorship, education, and a steadfast belief in the potential of every young person.As we celebrate the Cannings and the remarkable impact of their service, we will also look toward the future. Solid Foundation Association is continuing its commitment to serving the City of Nacogdoches, expanding opportunities for youth through education, mentorship, enrichment, and meaningful community support.The Lights On After School Gala will be a night of elegance, celebration, and inspiration as we come together around three powerful purposes:Honor the Legacy. Celebrating the years of dedication and service that have helped build the foundation of Solid Foundation Association.Celebrate the Impact. Recognizing the lives touched, young people encouraged, families supported, and communities strengthened through more than 30 years of service.Invest in the Future. Supporting the continued work of Solid Foundation Association as it carries the mission forward and remains committed to creating brighter futures for the next generation.Join us for an unforgettable evening of black-tie elegance, celebration, dinner, fellowship, and inspiration as we honor where Solid Foundation Association has been, celebrate where it is today, and invest in where it is going.Lights On After School Gala Honoring the Legacy. Celebrating the Impact. Investing in the Future.

Solid Foundation Association

Annual Gala

222 Vista Dr

General Admission

$50

Table

$500

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