

2025 FREEDOM TAKES FLIGHT Gala
Featuring the Warrior Awards
Join us for a night of celebration and exciting updates as we share what's next for Sacred Beginnings.
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April 11, 2025
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Stay and dance after the program!​
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The Goei Center
818 Butterworth St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Hors-d'œuvres provided.
Formal attire recommended.
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Tickets $75 each
Register by March 28
2025 WARRIOR AWARDS
We are proud to recognize the fighters who work relentlessly to support victims of human trafficking and combat sexual exploitation in our community. Voting is closed for this year, find out who the 2025 winners are at the gala!​
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SILENT AUCTION + RAFFLE
Win fabulous gift sets from wonderful businesses and organizations in our community through our silent auction and raffle. Prizes include gift cards to local restaurants and businesses, golf outings, museums, and more! See our growing list of participating businesses below.
BLESSED BAG DRIVE
Receive a free raffle ticket when you bring items to fill our Blessed Bags and Home Base winter closet! Items include: full size shampoos and conditioners, body soap, hair oil, hand sanitizer, deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, comb/brush, lip balm, umbrellas, winter hats and scarves, hand/foot warmers, socks, mittens/gloves, and sweaters/coats. Thank you!!
POWERFUL SPEAKERS
Hear from Leslie and other trafficking survivors as they share their incredible stories and how you can partner with us in this important work.
PADDLE RAISE + EVENT GOAL
Help us raise $150,000 to fund programming that breaks the generational trauma perpetuated by human trafficking and exploitation. This means bolstering our transition homes, facilitating support and recovery groups, emergency relief, and more. We couldn't do this without you!
































We need Gala Volunteers
We're looking for friendly folks who are interested in greeting, setting up, tearing down, auction assistance, and more!​
Questions? Contact cdolehanty@sbtp.org
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!
GALA SUPPORTERS
HOPE BUILDERS
Become a gala sponsor
We have 5 different sponsorship levels to choose from, all of which include tickets with priority seating plus other perks. Any support is appreciated!
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For questions or more information, contact kgriffith@sbtp.org
Silent Auction + Raffle Items Generously Donated By:
Silent Auction + Raffle DONORS
Accidental Art
Adored Boutique
Agate & Herb
AHC Hospitality
Altitude Trampoline Park
Amore Trattoria Italiana
Amway
Anna's House
Aqua-Tots Swim School
Ball Park Floral & Gifts
Bell's Brewery
Bridge Street Market
Celebration Cinema
Cherry Republic
Condado Tacos
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Crowned Free
Ethos Day Spa
Farba House of Beauty
Farmhouse Deli
Founders Brewing Co.
Funky Buddha Yoga
Furniture City Creamery
Garsnett Beacon Candle Co.
Grace Marie Candles
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Grand Rapids Ballet
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Grand Rapids Symphony
Happy Cat Cafe
Home Depot
House Rules Lounge
Jeffrey Richard Salon
Kendra Scott
Lara Parent Photography
Maggie Ann Soap Co.
Maple Hill Golf
Massage Envy​
Mister Car Wash
Park Lane Jewelry
Real Seafood Company
San Chez Bistro
Silva
Sparrows Coffee
Spectrum Lanes
Spring Sweet
Stella's Lounge
The Salted Cupcake
Trader Joe's
Tranquil North, LLC
TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park
Urban Jonny's Salon
Van Andel Arena
Vivant Brewery + Spirits
Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa