Let’s come together for a night of celebration, stories, and support for students across North Texas!
Every fall, Teen Life gathers with friends, supporters, and community partners for our biggest event of the year—an unforgettable evening at the iconic Joe T. Garcia’s. Enjoy a night filled with delicious food, a lively auction, and the opportunity to invest in teen mental health like never before.
*Please note the date change to October 20th!
Why It Matters
Your support helps fund Teen Life Support Groups—a safe, trusted place for 5th-12th grade students on school campuses to talk about mental health, learn life skills, and build stronger futures. These groups are often the first time a student hears, “You’re not alone.”
What to Expect
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A festive dinner in Joe T.’s beautiful garden space
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Unique auction items you’ll want to outbid your friends for
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Inspiring stories from students, volunteers, and school partners
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The chance to make a lasting difference in teen lives
In 2025, thanks to the generosity of attendees and sponsors, we raised over $136,000 to equip students with tools to thrive. Let’s go even bigger in 2026!
Check out our Silent Auction! All funds go directly to Teen Life.
Check out our sponsor options and invest in students!
Dinner & Auctions FAQs
What should I wear?
We want you to feel comfortable and look your best, but this year will be more casual than some of our dinners in the past since we will be outside for the entire night. We encourage you to wear Smart Casual or Joe T’s Casual.
What is the schedule for the night?
Check-In will begin 6:00 PM if you want to enjoy Joe T’s nachos, visit the cash bar, or find your table. We will ask everyone to find their seats for dinner at 6:30 PM and will be done with the program by 9:00 PM.
What does parking look like?
You can park in any of the free parking available at Joe T. Garcia’s. We will be in the back courtyard at Joe T.’s, so look for the Teen Life sign outside the door on the northeast side of the building!
How can I pay?
We will have a raffle experience called “Clear the Board” to help us raise $10K and give you a chance to win fun prizes. For that, we will accept cash, card, or Venmo. For auction items or donations, you can pay with a card through 32Auctions or with a check!
Do I need cash?
If you want anything from the bar, Joe T. Garcia’s only accepts cash, but there is an ATM onsite with a small fee.
What is 32Auctions?
32Auctions is our online bidding site! That is where you can find information on all the auction items and also give or sponsor a student or group. Login now to create your account! You will pay at the end of the auction with Paypal, Stripe, or Apple Pay (through Stripe). You can also pay via check or cash at the check-out table.
Teen Life Dinner & Auction Sponsors
