The theme is Creating
New Possibilities, which is United Way’s goal for local underprivileged
children, their families, and our entire community.
President & CEO, Inland Empire United Way
The goal is to raise $100,000 to help local youth to succeed in school and be prepared for a bright future. The strategy is a firstclass gala with an extensive network of business and community supporters who care about the future of the Inland Empire.
On March 9, the Board of Directors and Executive Advisory Council for Inland Empire United Way will host the 6th Annual Challenge for Children Gala. Over 550 guests are expected to be in attendance, enjoying fine wine, dinner, an impressive silent auction, and live entertainment.
In its sixth year, the event is being presented by Citrus Motors and Wells Fargo and has continued to attract
repeat attendees who dine with friends, colleagues and clients year
after year. However, some fresh new changes are being planned to make it
even better for 2017.
This
year, the Gala will be moving to the beautiful Sheraton Fairplex
Conference Center. Back by popular demand, the always-entertaining
Dueling Pianos of the Doubletree Hotel Claremont’s Piano Piano will be
joining us for some laughs and impromptu entertainment. We also look
forward to welcoming student performances from the local Pomona schools,
where United Way assists students every week of the school year.
That is exactly what this event is all about. The
theme is Creating New Possibilities, which is United Way’s goal for
local underprivileged children, their families, and our entire
community. We know that building successful students results in
educated, healthy, and financially stable adults.
“I
remember times as a child when family finances were tight and I
received subsidized school meals,” shared John Bibeau, Vice President of
CBRE in Ontario, at last year’s Gala. “Services like United Way’s Kids
Pack program are truly a blessing to help kids like me to rise out of
difficult situations.”
Each year, this
event supports an array of programs aimed at providing a safety net for
families in crisis and breaking the cycle of poverty for children in
the Inland Empire. Proceeds will help to feed hungry kids, house
homeless families, and equip students with the supplies and inspiration
to reach future self-sufficiency.
Ticket, table sponsorship, and event information can be found at www.IEUW.org/gala.