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EARLY BIRD TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

You’re Invited to an Evening of Celebration for our Anniversary Gala

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026                    Time: 6-9pm

Location: Presidential Caterers, 2910 Dekalb Pike, East Norriton


Guests of our 10th Anniversary Gala in 2025 had such a memorable experience that many encouraged us to make the celebration an annual tradition. We listened—and we are thrilled to announce the Pillars of Light and Love 2026 Gala!


This special evening will benefit our youth and adult empowerment programs, as well as our two cornerstone initiatives: the So Much to Give Inclusive Café and the So Much to Give Inspiration Studio. Together, these programs serve hundreds of individuals with disabilities—individuals who truly have so much to give to the world.


The evening will feature:
• A delicious buffet and cash bar
• Live entertainment and dancing with the incredible Chatterband
• Performances by the Julia’s Joy Singers
• A silent auction, 50/50 drawing, and raffle baskets


Your presence and generosity will help us continue our mission and expand our reach, creating even greater opportunities for those we serve. Join us as we celebrate another remarkable year and work together to build a brighter future for the decade ahead.

All sponsors will receive recognition in our program booklet and throughout the event. We invite you to help make this Gala a tremendous success by sharing this opportunity with others who may support our mission through sponsorship.


Thank you for being part of our journey. We hope to see you on March 19th to celebrate with us!


The 2026 Gala Committee

Marijane Barbone & Kim Mares, Co-Chairs

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SPONSOR OUR EVENT ONLINE OR VIA CHECK

SPONSOR OUR EVENT ONLINE OR VIA CHECK

SPONSOR OUR EVENT ONLINE OR VIA CHECK

Interested in becoming a sponsor for our upcoming event? Your support helps create meaningful opportunities for individuals of all abilities and allows our mission of inclusion to continue to grow. We offer a variety of sponsorship and advertising opportunities, including recognition on social media, our website, and newsletters, as well as event program ads, table signage, and event video placement. Each sponsorship level makes a lasting impact on the lives we serve while connecting your business to a cause that truly matters. 

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PURCHASE EARLY BIRD TICKETS BELOW

SPONSOR OUR EVENT ONLINE OR VIA CHECK

SPONSOR OUR EVENT ONLINE OR VIA CHECK

 Join us as we celebrate another incredible year of empowering youth and adults of all abilities. Take advantage of our early bird ticket special at $80 per person and enjoy an elegant buffet dinner at Presidential Caterers, featuring delicious food, dancing with the fabulous Chatterband, prize raffles, and more. Child ticket pricing is available—please call 484-854-1162 for details. Sponsorships may also be purchased by credit card through the ticket link. 

EARLY BIRD TICKETS HERE

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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

It costs approximately $250.00 a month to employ one of our part-time staff members with disabilities at the So Much to Give Inclusive Cafe locations. We accept donations of any amount via Venmo @PillarsofLightandLove or you may donate at the Sponsor a Champion link below. We accept Paypal, debit or credit card. Thank you!

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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

Pillars of Light and Love has offered hundreds of free workshops, support groups, and youth and adult  empowerment programs since 2014, serving thousands in the community for the past 10 years. We opened the So Much to Give Inclusive Cafe just outside Skippack in 2022 and the So Much to Give Inspiration Studio in 2023. 

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Reserve a table of 10 for a huge EARLY discount

ORDER YOUR TABLE OF 10 for $750

PIllars of Light and Love President, Kathy Opperman, top right, is pictured with So Much to Give Inclusive Cafe employees, and some of our Julia's Joy singers who performed at our 2025 Gala. 

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