On November 5, 2014, the Grand Giver's Committee planned and hosted "Toast of the Town" for all of United Way of Southeast Mississippi's Grand Givers. The event was held at Jennifer and Abb Payne's home. During the event, attendants were able to sample tastes from the area's best chefs and pairings provided by some the town's best mixologists. All of the food, drinks, decor and labor was donated for the event.
During the event, Aldersgate Mission was presented with the inaugural Board of Directors Award of Excellence.