Charity Gala 2024

A Night of Community and Commitment

By Kimberly Copeland

On October 4, 2024, AIHFS hosted its 3rd Annual Charity Gala, an inspiring evening that brought together over 100 attendees to celebrate our shared commitment to improving healthcare access and quality of life for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals and families, as well as other underserved populations in Metro Detroit.

The gala took place at the beautiful Garden Theater, where guests enjoyed a delightful evening filled with engaging conversations, and an exciting silent auction featuring exceptional items donated by generous supporters. Together, we raised nearly $100,000 to help fund the expansion of our services, including the construction of a new facility designed to better serve our community’s needs.

The highlight of the evening was an insightful keynote panel discussion featuring esteemed panelists Francys Crevier and Lorna Elliot Egan. Their perspectives on the Urban Indian Experience sparked important conversations about the unique challenges faced by our communities and the innovative solutions needed to address them.

We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of our sponsors who made this event possible. Their commitment to our mission is invaluable, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to each of them.

As we reflect on the success of this year’s gala, we are already looking ahead to next year. We invite you to save the date for our 4th Annual Charity Gala on October 3, 2025 at the Garden Theater, where we will feature a panel on “Empowering Wellness: Innovative Philanthropy for Native Health in Detroit.”

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable evening, and for your ongoing support of AIHFS. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Please enjoy the photos from the gala below, capturing the spirit of community and commitment that defines our work at AIHFS.