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Wedding Table Arrangements

2025 FREEDOM TAKES FLIGHT Gala

Featuring the Warrior Awards

Join us for a night of celebration and exciting updates as we share what's next for Sacred Beginnings.

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April 11, 2025

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Stay and dance after the program!​

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The Goei Center
818 Butterworth St SW

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Hors-d'œuvres provided.

Formal attire recommended.

2025 WARRIOR AWARDS

We are proud to recognize the fighters who work relentlessly to support victims of human trafficking and combat sexual exploitation in our community. Do you know someone who should win a Warrior Award?

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SILENT + LIVE AUCTIONS AND RAFFLE

Win fabulous gift sets from wonderful businesses and organizations in our community through silent and live auctions, plus a raffle. Prizes include gift cards to local restaurants and businesses, spa experiences, wine tastings, and more! See our growing list of participating businesses below.

BLESSED BAG DRIVE

Receive a free raffle ticket when you bring items to fill our Blessed Bags and Home Base winter closet! Items include: full size shampoos and conditioners, body soap, hair oil, hand sanitizer, deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, comb/brush, lip balm, umbrellas, winter hats and scarves, hand/foot warmers, socks, mittens/gloves, and sweaters/coats. Thank you!!

POWERFUL SPEAKERS

Hear from Leslie and other trafficking survivors as they share their incredible stories and how you can partner with us in this important work. 

OUR GOAL

Help us raise $500,000 to fund programming that breaks the generational trauma perpetuated by human trafficking and exploitation. This means bolstering our transition homes, facilitating support and recovery groups, emergency relief, and more. We couldn't do this without you!

We need Gala Volunteers

We're looking for friendly folks who are interested in greeting, setting up, tearing down, auction assistance, and more!​

 

Questions? Contact cdolehanty@sbtp.org

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BECOME A GALA sponsor

We have 5 different sponsorship levels to choose from, all of which include tickets with priority seating plus other perks. Any support is appreciated!

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For questions or more information, contact kgriffith@sbtp.org

Silent Auction + Raffle Items Generously Donated By:

Auction + Raffle DONORS

AHC Hospitality

Altitude Trampoline Park

Maple Hill Golf

Mister Car Wash

Spectrum Lanes

TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park

In-Kind DONORS

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339 Division Ave South, Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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