The Kenner Police Spouses Association is throwing its Fall Gala on Friday, October 23, from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at The Crossing in Kenner's Rivertown district, with tickets priced at $50 per person and all proceeds going to support local law enforcement families. The event includes live music, food, drinks, and a silent auction.
The gala announcement appears on Facebook from KennerPolice. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door, and the association is also offering sponsorship and table opportunities for those looking to contribute beyond a single ticket.
The Crossing, the venue hosting the fundraiser, sits at 519 Williams Boulevard and is housed in a restored 1820s building known for its exposed brick walls and arched doorways, with room for up to 250 guests, according to Wedding Spot. It's a fitting backdrop for the occasion: Rivertown itself is a sixteen-block historic district along the Mississippi River and is recognized as the first area in the metropolitan New Orleans region settled by Europeans, the same listing notes.
A Nonprofit Built for Officer Families
The Kenner Police Spouses Association is registered as a nonprofit, per GuideStar.
The department the spouses association supports is led by Chief Keith Conley, who was elected in March 2022 with 69 percent of the vote and officially took office that July 1, according to the Kenner Police Department. Conley previously served as the city's attorney, clerk of court, and city prosecutor before stepping into the top law enforcement post.
Kenner Police and Jefferson Parish
Kenner is a city in Jefferson Parish.
The community the department serves has grown more diverse in recent years. Jefferson Parish was home to over 79,000 Hispanic residents as of 2022, with roughly a quarter living in or around Kenner, according to the Greater New Orleans Interfaith Climate Coalition.
Tickets for the Fall Gala can be purchased in advance or at the door on October 23.
