Gala of Hope
If you were not able to attend this year, you can help with a donation or by purchasing one of three experiences that are still available in the Marketplace (Play with Clay, Asian Vegan Cooking Classes, and/or Tippecanoe County Courthouse Tour).
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You are cordially invited to attend the Gala of Hope fundraising event for the LUM Immigration Clinic (formerly known as Port of Hope). Please support the work of the LUM Immigration Clinic by attending Gala of Hope.
- DATE/TIME – Saturday, June 24 | 6:30 p.m. doors open
- TICKETS – $75 for Two Tickets
- LOCATION – Wells Community Cultural Center, 638 North St, Lafayette, IN
- Must be at least 21 years old | Cocktail attire is recommended
Text GALAOFHOPE to 76278 to purchase tickets -OR- click the button below to purchase online
Five Reasons to Give
Looking for a reason to support the LUM Immigration Clinic? Here are five.
- The US Immigration system is daunting and complex. Legal help for many issues can run into the thousands of dollars. LUM provides assistance free of charge, helping our immigrant neighbors in life-changing ways.
- LUM only assists people who are living here legally.
- The LUM Immigration Clinic has helped hundreds of local people gain citizenship, obtain green cards, and get asylum and temporary protected status. They’ve helped people from all over the world to become Hoosiers.
- Our trained volunteers help stretch every dollar into many more hours of certified legal assistance.
- June is National Immigrant Heritage Month. Gala of Hope is a perfect way to celebration this important month.
Schedule
- 6:30 PM – Doors open. Check-in. Bar. Buffet. Country of Origin map.
- 6:50 PM – Welcoming Remarks
- 7:00 PM – Experience Marketplace & 50/50 Raffle
- 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Live Entertainment
- Traveler’s Dream
- Jia Li Mason
- Greater Lafayette Youth Chinese Dance Club
- Crick’s Up jazz combo
- 8:55 PM – 50/50 raffle drawing
- 9:00 PM – Experience marketplace closes
- 9:30 PM – Bar & buffet tables close
- 10:00 PM – End of event
The MENU – Snack on International Bites
- Delicias La Vaquita – Horchata and Hibiscus Iced Tea
- Kimchi Korean – Spring Rolls, Veggie Dumplings
- Lafayette Brewing Co. – Draft Beer
- Las Brazas Taqueria – Rice and beans
- Lindo Mexico – Enchiladas
- Sharma’s Kitchen – Veggie Samosas
- Taste – Cold Noodles Szechuan Style, Fried Rice, Spring Rolls
- Town and Gown Bistro – Mini Pot Roast Sandwiches
More coming. The MENU will be updated periodically.
The MARKETPLACE – Out-of-This-World Experiences
- Asian Vegan Cooking Classes
- Pie Baking 101
- Tippecanoe County Courthouse Tour
- Guided Wildflower Tour of Clegg Gardens
- Play with Clay
- Fall in Paris – French Dinner
SOLD OUT
- SOLD OUT – Samara House Tour for Two
- SOLD OUT – Pontoon River Boat Ride
To begin bidding and to see more details about the MARKETPLACE, click HERE.
The TALENT – Dance to World Beats
Gala of Hope will feature live entertainment. Please see below for the list of performers and their bios.
Traveler’s Dream – 7 p.m.
Traveler’s Dream features Michael Lewis, Denise Wilson, and Chance Heasty, who feel a deep attachment to the Midwest landscape, music, and history; and music about America’s struggles for justice. This trio has released four critically acclaimed CDs and have performed live at several prestigious venues & festivals.
Jia Li Mason – 8 p.m.
Jia Li Mason grew up in China during the waning days of the cultural revolution, and studied the Pipa (four-stringed lute) at the Beijing College of Opera. She then became the chief Pipa player for a performing troupe at the Beijing Opera Theater. Jia moved to the US in 1989 and is a hairstylist and owner of River Hair Care in West Lafayette.
The Greater Lafayette Youth Ballet and Chinese Dance Club will perform a series of traditional dances designed to provide the audience with a window into some of the wonders of Chinese culture and history.
Crick’s Up – 9 p.m.
Crick’s Up is a local jazz combo featuring Hunt Wiley on bass, Burt Echison on sax, Chamis Dougherty on keys, and Larry Guentert on drums. The repertoire of the group ranges from standard American jazz to funk, fusion, and jazzy pop. They have performed live at several prestigious venues & festivals.
Text GALAOFHOPE to 76278 to purchase tickets -OR- click the button below to purchase online
DONATE – If you are not able to attend the Gala of Hope event but still would like to make an investment in the LUM Immigration Clinic, Text GALAOFHOPE to 76278 to make a donation -OR- click the button below:
EVENT SPONSORS – If you would like to be an event sponsor call or email us (765-423-2691 | immigration@lumserve.org). Click HERE to see the 2023 Gala of Hope Event Sponsors.
VOLUNTEER – If you or your group would like to volunteer, click HERE to sign up.
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Photos
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