Alisa Savoretti, founder and president of My Hope Chest, hopes an official introductory party will familiarize local residents with the organization.

My Hope Chest, founded last year, is a nonprofit organization that provides uninsured and underprivileged women with reconstructive breast surgeries. The party, An Evening of Hope and Laughter, will be held at the Palms ballroom Oct. 14 from 7:30 until 10:30 p.m. The evening will consist of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music and a silent auction.