OUR 2025 GALA
STONEACRE GARDEN
NOVEMBER 15, 2025
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Special Ticket Price
August 15th Only*

SIYABULELA RABIE
Our first student ever, pictured receiving his Bachelors in Social Work, is our keynote speaker. We are over-the-moon!

OUR 2025 GOAL
Build a wing to house two classrooms, a principal’s office, and an outdoor performing arts venue. We are never standing still.

TICKET SALES
Live August 15!

We will have a one-day price on August 15th of $115. On the 16th, the price goes UP to $135. From November 11 - 15, the price goes UP to $175.

* We are happy to offer special pricing this year to honor students and educators. More to come about that later this summer.

As we wait for the day to arrive, check out two of our favorite photos of Universal Promise volunteers with some South African treasures.

BUSINESS SPONSORS
Live Now!

Option 1 $25,000
20 tickets, website, social media, video, and program recognition, gala signage, spotlight during remarks, thank-you video, free merch, and event-branding: your donation will fund 100% of the costs of hosting the gala. With your donation, Universal Promise will name two classrooms or the performing arts venue after your loved one or loved ones.

Option 2 $10,000
20 tickets, website, social media, video, and program recognition, gala signage, spotlight during remarks, and a thank-you video: your donation will fund the venue and catering. With your donation, Universal Promise will purchase desks and chairs to seat 40 students in the two classrooms as well as the principal’s and the school clerk’s desks and chairs.

Option 3 $5,000
10 tickets, website, social media, video, and program recognition, gala signage, and spotlight during remarks: your donation will fund the DJ, the audio/visual team, and the buy-it-now items. With your donation, Universal Promise will fund whiteboards and projectors for the two classrooms.

Option 4 $2,500
four tickets, website, social media, video, program recognition, and gala signage: your donation will fund the gala beer, wine, signature cocktail, and other beverages. With your donation, Universal Promise will fund the teachers’ desks and chairs in the two classrooms.

Option 5 $1,000
two tickets, website, social media, and video recognition: your donation will fund the gala banners and displays. With your donation, Universal Promise will fund student chairs for one classroom.

Option 6 $500
two tickets, website and social media recognition: your donation will fund the gala printing costs. With your donation, Universal Promise will fund educational posters in each of the two classrooms.

Questions about becoming a gala business sponsor? Just call, text, or WhatsApp us at +1 401 855 8984. We will get you squared away.

Wondering where to stay? We blocked out 15 special rate rooms at The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina: wonderful partners! Reserve your room by clicking here, or call 401.847.9000, and mention Group Code Promise25 or Universal Promise 2025 Room Block. The offer is open now and ends October 15, 2025.

AUCTION SIGN-UP
Live October 15!

You may sign UP and bid, even if you are unable to attend our special event. The auction will go live October 15th, which is one month before the gala.

We are collecting auction and raffle items right this very minute; so, please check back on October 15th and/or reach out to help us gather items, if you’d like.

As we wait for the day arrives, check out what some of our most loyal donors say about why they give to Universal Promise.