Doors will open at 5pm for cocktail hour, and dinner service will start at 6:15. Purchase your tickets before April 3rd by clicking here!

Watson Children’s Shelter has provided a safe haven to thousands of children in crisis for the past 47 years. Though abuse and neglect bring children through our doors, we are defined by the hope we offer to children in Montana that need it the most. This promise of brighter tomorrows is central to our story and who we are at Watson. 

Watson is so excited to host Brighter Tomorrows. The decor and theme of the event will be inspired by our annual summer program, which perhaps best encapsulates the ways we offer the children in our care a fresh start. Join us as we tell heartwarming stories of hope and healing, celebrate our triumphs, recognize amazing advocates in our community that fight relentlessly for children, and raise critical funds to support our mission. You can purchase your tickets right here on this site! 

Brighter Tomorrows will take place April 18th, 2026 at the Doubletree Ballroom. Doors will open at 5:00pm for cocktail hour, and folks will be asked to take their seats at 6:15 so dinner service can begin. Following dinner, there will be a exciting program centered around Watson’s tremendous impact on children who need it most. There’ll be raffle opportunities and both a silent and live auction. Brighter Tomorrows will a celebratory night filled with plenty of opportunities to support an organization that truly changes lives. if you have any questions about Brighter Tomorrows or are interested in being an event sponsor, please contact Director of Development Andrew Vashchenko via email at andrew@shelter4chidren.com.