The Enloe Charity Ball is one of the Triangle’s most impactful student-run philanthropic traditions.
Founded in 2004 by Rachel Escobar and paused only once, during the COVID year of 2020, the organization has become a defining feature of Enloe High School’s culture. Each year, the event is planned, executed, and led entirely by students in Enloe’s Student Council, who select a local nonprofit beneficiary, run a months-long fundraising campaign, and culminate their efforts in a county-wide gala where the annual check is revealed.
Over time, those student-driven efforts have raised nearly $1.9 million for nonprofits such as Haven House Services, Southeast Raleigh Promise, the Autism Society of North Carolina, and CASA…