The WomenShelter of Long Beach is delighted to invite you to be a vital part of an inspiring evening dedicated to honoring survivors and celebrating the incredible contributions of leaders like you who make our work possible. Your support allows us to:
Provide safe refuge for families escaping trauma
Lead life-saving teen dating violence prevention in schools
Create secure spaces for children and adults in our counseling, education, and support groups
Leading with Love Gala Honorary Chair
65th District Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson)
"As we work to make 2026 an incredible year for the people of the 65th Assembly District, I could not be prouder to have a partner and ally in the WomenShelter team! After more than a decade working for Long Beach and its neighboring communities on behalf of families like mine, I know that this wonderful organization is a powerful advocate for a better California."
Gala Committee Co-Chairs
Michelle Bandoian Gabriela Hobe
Gala Committee
Scott Apel Ingrid Avery Candace Bandoian Ruby Castro Frank Dunnick Tom Farrarr Carol Grabowski Berta Hanson Fasil Kero Courtney Russell Harry Saltzgaver Ellis Sanchez Kent Wallace-Meggs Freeman Welch
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 Time: 6-10 pm Place: Ovation Square 350 Pine Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802
Cocktail reception with silent auction Dinner and program with live auction
Cocktail attire
Join 300 community leaders, philanthropists, and individual supporters, all interested in raising critically needed funds for the prevention of domestic violence