Saturday, September 21, 2024
Join us for an evening of dancing, dinner, learning and celebration.
Healing Arts Gala aims to “unmask” the stigma attached of seeking mental health assistance by providing strategies and opportunity to strengthen our resilience, uncover our pain, and bring healing, hope and mental wellness to ourselves.
The Gala is a evening of sharing, educating, healing, dancing, dinner and celebration to support the foundation’s efforts to “unmask” the stigma surrounding mental health.
Come celebrate and dance with us at the UnMasked Gala. The gala is from 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Purchase Tickets
Call 954-459-1473 for information about donating goods or services for auction.
Fundraiser Auction
What to Expect:
3:30-4:30 PM | Check-in
4:30 PM | The Unmasked Experience (Warm Welcomes, Photo Opportunities, Mingling and Cocktail Hour)
5:00 PM | “How We Fight Stigma Together” & Dinner Served
5:30 PM | Lively Entertainment, Dancing, Speakers, and Giving Campaign
7:00 PM | Unmask the Stigma Call to Action | Dr. Tennie
7:10 PM | Afterparty (Drinks & Dancing)
8:00 PM | Child Pick-Up
Children’s Gala:
A unique experience for children at their own mini masquerade! Structured and fun play therapy activities – Building social skills through therapeutic and interactive play:
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
- Sand play therapy
- Puppet play
- Social / emotional games
- Unmasking stigma mask painting activity
Each child will receive an observation profile that highlights their strengths and abilities with strategies for consistent growth.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Maria Brooks
Dr. Maria Brooks, a Licensed Psychologist with extensive clinical and executive leadership experience, earned her BS in Psychology from Florida State University and her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology-Alliant University. Prior to joining the Public Safety Sector, she developed treatment programs and supervised behavioral management for high-profile detainees nationwide. Dr. Brooks is certified in critical incident stress debriefing, correctional mental health, and resiliency instruction by the International Association of Chief Police. In her current role, she designs and implements mental health programs for first responders, provides critical incident stress debriefing, and supports officers through consulting roles with Miami-Dade Police and Broward Sheriff’s Office. Her culturally sensitive approach ensures effective mental health care for diverse populations, including law enforcement, correctional staff, fire rescue, military veterans, and immigrants. With over 20 years of experience in serving underserved communities, Dr. Brooks values the therapeutic relationship for personal growth and positive change, driven by her belief in the importance of embracing change despite its discomfort.
Performer
La’Shondra Johnson
La’Shondra Johnson is a Miami native, author, former educator, current college professor, public speaking professional and coach, award-winning orator, as well as the driving force behind Pitch It LLC, a pioneering company dedicated to amplifying influence, sales, and retention through authentic voice coaching in public speaking and branding through presentations, interview skills, pitching, and more!
A graduate of the University of Central Florida with her MBA from Nova Southeastern University, she was able to develop her talents for speaking after being introduced to theater and oratory competitions in high school. Several years later (and multiple oratory/pitch competition wins later), she began teaching and realized how many of her students seemed to lack confidence in themselves, as well as how many adults twice her age still feared and struggled with public speaking. Many did not understand or have the confidence to harness the power of their words to achieve optimal success. She began coaching youth and adults while still being a secondary teacher, and after careful consideration, La’Shondra left teaching secondary schools and began coaching and teaching teens as well as adults on public speaking and owning their brand, message, and overall confidence to be who they need to be to ensure financial success while speaking with pride through pitch competitions, crowd funding, pageants, interview skills, and overall presentation skills!
It is her hope to help influence and coach individuals in every industry to understand the power of their authentic voice in achieving the success they strive for!
Gala Event Sponsorship
Presenting Sponsor
- “Presented By” Event Recognition
- Sponsor name and/or company branding on all collateral materials, including invitation, signage, banners, etc. (subject to print deadlines)
- Logo recognition on e-newsletters and social media
- Two tables of eight (8) for sixteen (16) guests in prime location
- Full page recognition in event program. (Subject to printing deadlines)
- Sponsor name and/or company branding on Healing Arts website.
- Opportunity for company representative to speak at event
$10,000
Gold Sponsors
- Sponsor’s name and/or company branding on all collateral materials, including invitations, signage, banners, etc. (subject to print deadlines)
- Logo recognition on e-newsletters and social media
- One table of eight (8) for 8 guests
- Half page recognition in event program (subject to print deadlines)
- Sponsor’s name and/or company branding on Healing Arts website
$5,000
Silver Sponsors
- Sponsor’s name and/or company branding on all collateral materials, including invitations, signage, banners, etc. (subject to print deadlines)
- Logo recognition on e-newsletters and social media
- Six (6) UnMasked Gala tickets
- Half page recognition in event program (subject to print deadlines)
- Sponsor’s name and/or company branding on Healing Arts website
$2,000
Table Sponsors
- Sponsor’s name and/or company branding on all collateral materials, including invitations, signage, banners, etc. (subject to print deadlines)
- Logo recognition on e-newsletters and social media
- Six (6) UnMasked Gala tickets
- Half page recognition in event program (subject to print deadlines)
- Sponsor’s name and/or company branding on Healing Arts website
$1,750
Sponsor a Family
Sponsors a family with therapeutic services for a month
- Four (4) Unmasked Gala tickets.
- Name listed in event program. (Subject to printing deadlines)
- Logo recognition on e-newsletters and social media
$1,250
Signature Level Sponsor
Two Gala tickets and a personalized bottle of wine. As well as logo recognition.
Underwriting Deliverables:
- Two (2) Unmasked Gala tickets.
- Logo on Selected Item
$1,200
Advertising Sponsorship
You can purchase advertising space in our gala brochure, which will be distributed to all participants and sponsors of our event.
Advertising space must be purchased no later than September 6, 2024 to allow for positioning of your ad and printing of the brochure.
Advertisement: Full Page
Full Page Ad in our event booklet only (Admission to Gala not included)
$250
Advertisement: Half Page
Half Page Ad in our event booklet only (Admission to Gala not included)
$150
Advertisement: Quarter Page
Quarter Page Ad in our event booklet only (Admission to Gala not included)
$100
Advertisement: Business Card
Business card sized ad in our event booklet only (Admission to Gala not included)