Beauty for Ashes Gala: A Story Rewritten
Sat, Mar 14
|The Westin Jackson
What began in loss has grown into a movement. Celebrate five years of Beauty for Ashes with Grant Me Justice. Purchase Tickets here: https://jacksonleadershipfoundation.kindful.com/e/grant-me-justice-2nd-annual-gala
Time & Location
Mar 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
The Westin Jackson, 407 S Congress St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
About the event
Beauty for Ashes Gala: A Story Rewritten
March 14 | 6:30 PM | The Westin Jackson
The Ashes to Beauty Gala is more than an elegant evening — it is a sacred gathering of remembrance, resilience, and restored hope.
Held on March 14th, this year marks nine years since the life of Alexia “Lexi” Buckhalter was tragically taken, and five years of the transformative work of Grant Me Justice. What began in unimaginable grief has grown into a movement of Advocacy, Awareness, and Allies for families impacted by homicide across our city.
This annual celebration honors the lives of those we have lost while uplifting the families who continue to walk the long road of grief and justice. The evening will feature a powerful program, survivor stories, community recognition, fine dining, and meaningful moments that reflect both the weight of loss and the beauty of healing.
Since our inception, our…