Camp Koala will host its annual Camp Koala Gala on April 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Rusty Rail Brewing Company, 5 N. 8th St., Mifflinburg.

“The event will bring together community leaders, supporters, and advocates to raise vital funds for children coping with the loss of a parent, sibling, or friend,” a news release said. “The Gala supports Camp Koala’s mission to provide free, year-round support to children navigating grief.”

Through camps, peer support groups, and art and play therapies, Camp Koala creates safe spaces where children can express their feelings, build resilience, and discover they are not alone.

“This Gala is more than a fundraiser — it’s a powerful statement that grieving children deserve understanding, connection, and hope,” said Lisa Streett-Liebetrau, Camp Koala director, according to the news release.

The evening will feature appetizers, desserts, beer, wine and other beverages as well as the music of Flaxy Morgan. Guests can also participate in a silent auction filled with over 100 donated items such as fun regional experiences, theme baskets and gift cards.

“Since its founding in 2008, Camp Koala has served hundreds of children and families, helping them build healthy coping skills and lifelong connections during some of life’s most difficult moments. The Camp Koala Grief Center opened in Mifflinburg in 2023, and now houses monthly mini camps where children enjoy free dinner and activities that memorialize their family member or friend who passed away,” the news release said. “Funds from the Gala will also go towards a significant new service this year: individual counseling sessions for children with a licensed social worker. … It will be fully funded through grants and community donations, removing financial barriers to essential grief care in our rural communities.”

Camp Koala Gala event tickets and business sponsorship opportunities are available at Camp Koala’s website, campkoala.org. For more information about Camp Koala or the Gala, email director@campkoala.org or call 570-966-6567.