Youth and Family Advocacy Gala

Youth and Family Advocacy Gala

The Indiana Roof BallroomIndianapolis, IN
Overview

Join us at the Youth and Family Advocacy Gala to celebrate and support our young people and families in need!

Hosted by Sunflowers Bundles of Joy Foundation, the Youth & Family Advocacy Gala is our annual signature event—a beautiful evening of connection, celebration, and purpose.

This year's gala will raise vital funds to support the programs that directly serve single parents, youth, and seniors across our community. It’s a night of elegance and entertainment—but also a call to action for collaboration, advocacy, and long-term impact.

💛 Why We Host This Gala

  • To raise funds for year-round programs and services supporting families in need
  • To bring awareness to the challenges our communities face
  • To promote cross-generational relationship-building that strengthens our collective future
  • To honor and recognize local heroes whose impact too often goes unseen

🌟 Evening Highlights

  • Gourmet dinner and drink service
  • Live entertainment
  • Silent Auction – Offering destination getaways and xperiences
  • Networking opportunities with changemakers, donors, and advocates
  • VIP perks: private reception, reserved seating, luxury gift bags, and special recognition

🌻 Our Invitation to You
Though the gala is festive and filled with joy, it’s rooted in something deeper: a shared mission to bridge the gap for families who are too often overlooked. We invite our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters to join us—same mission, new theme every year—as we uplift the voices and stories that need to be heard.

Good to know

Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • under 16 with parent or legal guardian
  • In person
  • Paid parking
  • Doors at 3:30 PM

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

The Indiana Roof Ballroom

140 West Washington Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Agenda

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Welcome & Reception

Guests will arrive and check in at registration, where VIPs will receive exclusive gifts and gain access to the VIP lounge. During this time, guests can mingle, enjoy light refreshments, and browse the silent auction items. The atmosphere will be enhanced with live acoustic music by Alaina Renae.

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Opening Program

The evening will officially begin with opening remarks from our host, Rafael Sánchez, followed by an introduction to the mission and impact of Sunflowers Bundles of Joy Foundation. The opening program will conclude with a powerful keynote address delivered by Ralph Durrett Jr., focusing on youth leadership, advocacy, and community transformation.

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Dinner & Entertainment

Guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner, served plated. Throughout the meal, Alaina Renae will deliver a live performance designed to complement the dining experience with smooth, soulful selections that create a relaxing and joyful atmosphere.

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