requests for 2026 recipients of

limited spots remaining for those organizations uplifting marginalized communities through education, programs, services, supports

***Organizations will be announced upon the receipt of a signed memorandum of understanding for public acknowledgment of their participation***

At the heart of the Mystic Moonlight Masquerade Ball & gala fundraising campaign is a commitment to uplifting community-rooted charities whose work strengthens the fabric of society. Smaller organizations are often closest to the people they serve, offering direct care, education, advocacy, and support where it is needed most. By standing with them, we amplify their impact, foster healing, and build pathways toward a more compassionate and inclusive future.

Throughout history, art has been a powerful voice for the underrepresented—bringing visibility to struggle, affirming identity, and inspiring movements for justice. In that same spirit, this Gala campaign merges artistry with advocacy, using creativity and celebration to unite us in support of those working tirelessly for change.

While ten humanities based charities have been carefully chosen to benefit from this campaign, we will only announce the names of those that have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, ensuring transparency, accountability, and shared mission.

1. Mental Health & Wellness - Focus on trauma-informed care, emotional wellbeing, mental health supports, and addiction recovery, suicide intervention and prevention.

2. Youth & Family Support - Focused on early intervention, youth mentorship, housing supports, family reconciliation, or healing from abuse.

3. Housing, Poverty & Basic Needs - Aimed at those experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, poverty, or food scarcity, resource referrals.

4. Addiction Prevention and Interventions inclusive of family supports - Aimed at wholistic approaches to individual and family healing from addiction, focuses on prevention, intervention and whole healing.

5. Community Integration & Inclusion - Programs that foster belonging, reduce isolation, and bridge systemic gaps in care and resources inclusive of newcomers.

6. Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity and 2SLGBTQIA+ - Programs, education, advocacy, referrals to ensure community belongs to all.

7. Gender/Domestic Violence Prevention & Recovery - Focused on domestic violence, sexual abuse, exploitation, or trafficking recovery.

8. Safety from discrimination and persecution - Focused on programs and resources to assist is securing safe worldwide.