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
"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 Candace Bandoian Ruby Castro Frank Dunnick
Tom Farrarr Lissette Flores Carol Grabowski Berta Hanson
Barbara Long Courtney Russell Harry Saltzgaver Ellis Sanchez
Mike Vela Bella Wang Kent Wallace-Meggs Freeman Welch
Natalie Wilson
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
Presenting Sponsor $25,000
Platinum Sponsor $15,000
Gold Sponsor $10,00
Silver Sponsor $5,000
Bronze Sponsor $2,500
Individual Ticket: $300 per person
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- If interested in becoming the Title Sponsor for the event, please reach out to Kent at development@womenshelterlb.org or by phone at (562) 437-7233.
- For Live and Silent Auction donations and Underwriting Opportunities, please contact development@womenshelterlb.org.
