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Shining Our Light

Faith & Community Empowerment Presents

Celebrating A Quarter Century of Faith, Unity, & Impact

25th Anniversary Celebration

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 25 years of advancing opportunity, expanding homeownership, and uplifting underserved communities

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

St. Sophia Cathedral

5:30PM VIP || 6:00PM General

About the Gala

About the Gala

An Unforgettable Evening 25 Years in the Making

This milestone event honors a legacy of advancing economic opportunity, expanding access to homeownership, and uplifting underserved communities through education and advocacy. Over the past quarter century, FACE has helped thousands of individuals and families build brighter futures.

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Guests will enjoy an elegant night of dinner, inspiring stories, and special recognitions of the partners, leaders, and community members who have made this work possible. The program will highlight transformative achievements, share powerful testimonials, and unveil our vision for the future.

"Whether you've been part of our journey from the beginning or are newly connected to our mission, we invite you to celebrate this incredible milestone with us."

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A Legacy of Service
A Legacy of Service

25 Years of Impact

From faith communities to the halls of government, FACE has built bridges, opened doors, and created lasting change across Los Angeles and beyond.

Event Details
Mark Your Calendars

Event Details

Date & Schedule

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:30PM

VIP Reception

Exclusive reception for VIP guests & sponsors

6:00PM

General Reception

Doors open for all guests

Venue

St Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Huffington Center

1324 Normandie Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90006

6:30PM

Dinner & Program

Seated dinner, awards, & inspiring program

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Join Us For This Historic Evening

Reserve your seat and be part of the celebration. Tickets are $250 per person — contact us to secure your place

Sponsorship Opportunities
Partnership Opportunities

Sponsorship Packages

Illuminate the path forward alongside FACE. Each sponsorship level is named after the light that guides our mission — choose the level that matches your commitment to community impact.

$100,000

Title Sponsor

As the exclusive Title Sponsor, your leadership illuminates the future of FACE's mission and celebrates 25 years of faith, unity, and community impact. Together, we will inspire hope, strengthen communities, and build a lasting legacy for generations to come.

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$15,000

Radiance Sponsor

Radiance Sponsors shine hope into the lives of individuals and families by supporting programs that create opportunity and resilience.

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$3,000

Community Light Sponsor

Community Light Sponsors demonstrate that lasting change begins with people working together, helping build stronger, more connected communities through service and collaboration.

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$50,000

Beacon Sponsor

Beacon Sponsors serve as guiding partners in advancing FACE's mission of faith, unity, and community empowerment. Your investment helps strengthen families, expand opportunity, and create lasting change across the communities we serve.

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$10,000

Guiding Light Sponsor

Guiding Light Sponsors help lead families toward stability, opportunity, and a brighter future through a shared commitment to compassion and community empowerment.

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$1,000

Friend of FACE

As a Friend of FACE, your support helps shine a light of hope through faith, unity, and service. Together, we continue building stronger communities and a brighter future for generations to come.

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$25,000

Luminary Sponsor

Luminary Sponsors inspire meaningful change through leadership, generosity, and service, helping empower families and strengthen communities for generations to come.

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$5,000

Hope Sponsor

Hope Sponsors help turn possibility into progress by investing in programs that uplift families and strengthen neighborhoods.

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Advertisement Opportunities
Program Booklet

Advertisement Opportunities

Reach everyone in the room with a placement in the official FACE 25th Anniversary Gala Program Booklet.

Full-Page Advertisement (B&W)

$1000

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Half-Page Advertisement (B&W)

$750

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Vendor Packages
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Partnership Opportunities

Vendor Packages

Showcase your organization at FACE's 25th Anniversary Gala and connect with community leaders, corporate partners, and supporters from across the region. Vendor participation offers a unique opportunity to increase your visibility while supporting a celebration of 25 years of faith, unity, and impact.

$5,000

Exclusive Vendor

As an Exclusive Vendor, your organization receives premier placement and maximum visibility at FACE's 25th Anniversary Gala. Connect with community leaders, corporate partners, and hundreds of supporters in an elegant, high-profile setting.​

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$3,000

Official Vendor

Official Vendors enjoy strong brand presence and meaningful engagement opportunities at the FACE 25th Anniversary Gala. Reach a diverse audience of community members, civic leaders, and organizational partners.

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$1,000

Emerging Vendor

The Emerging Vendor package is the perfect entry point to showcase your organization at FACE's 25th Anniversary Gala. Gain visibility and make meaningful connections with the broader FACE community.

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FACE Partners
Connecting Community

FACE Partners

Over the past 25 years, FACE has had the privilege of partnering with organizations that share our commitment to advancing opportunity and strengthening communities. Their generosity, collaboration, and trust have helped make this work possible since 2001.

We are honored to recognize some of these partners here, with deep gratitude to all who have been part of FACE’s journey

Banks & Financial Institutions

Bank of Hope

First Citizens Bank

Guild Mortgage

Hanmi Bank

JP Morgan Chase

U.S Bank

Wells Fargo

Government

Officials​

Civic Partners

City of Los Angeles

County of Los Angeles

County Officials

Legislative Allies

State & Local Leaders

White House

Community Organizations

AAPI Alliances

Community Anchors

Faith Coalitions

Housing Networks

Neighborhood Groups

The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

Media

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ABC7

Broadcast Affiliates

Community Press

Ethnic Media

Urban Business Journal

RESAAS Commercial

Be Part of the Celebration

FACE's 25th Anniversary Gala will bring together a diverse group of business, civic, and community leaders from across Los Angeles — offering opportunities to foster meaningful connections and get involved.

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