

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.
April 11, 2025
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Stay and dance after the program!
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.
SILENT AUCTION
Win fabulous gift sets from wonderful businesses and organizations in our community through our silent auction. Prizes include gift cards to local restaurants and businesses, golf outings, museums, and more! See our growing list of participating businesses below.
BLESSED BAG DRIVE
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.
PADDLE RAISE + EVENT GOAL
Help us raise $150,000 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!
































Silent Auction + Raffle Items Generously Donated By:
Silent Auction DONORS
Accidental Art
Adored Boutique
African American Quilt & Doll Guild
Agate & Herb
AHC Hospitality
Altitude Trampoline Park
Amore Trattoria Italiana
Amway
Anna's House
Aqua-Tots Swim School
Ball Park Floral & Gifts
Bell's Brewery
Bridge Street Market
Burning Edge Customs
Celebration Cinema
Charlie's Bar & Grille
Cherry Republic
Condado Tacos
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Crowned Free
Design 1 Salon Spa
Duck Soup Antiques
Ethos Day Spa
Farba House of Beauty
Farmhouse Deli
Founders Brewing Co.
Fountain Medical Aesthetics
Funky Buddha Yoga
Furniture City Creamery
Garsnett Beacon Candle Co.
Grace Marie Candles
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Grand Rapids Ballet
Grand Rapids Grand Prix
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Grand Rapids Symphony
Great Lakes ACE Hardware
Happy Cat Cafe
Home Depot
House Rules Lounge
Jeffrey Richard Salon
Kendra Scott
Keweenaw Castle Resort
Lara Parent Photography
Maggie Ann Soap Co.
Manocoblue
Maple Hill Golf
Massage Envy
Mister Car Wash
Norman Family Dentistry
Park Lane Jewelry
Putt Putt's Bar
Real Seafood Company
San Chez Bistro
Silva
Sparrows Coffee
Spectrum Lanes
Spring Sweet
Star Shooters
Stella's Lounge
Sundance Bar & Grill
The Salted Cupcake
Trader Joe's
Tranquil North, LLC
TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park
Uccello's Ristorante
Urban Jonny's Salon
Van Andel Arena
Vivant Brewery + Spirits
Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa
Willow Tree Soapery