2027 IT HAPPENS HERE Gala
Featuring the Warrior Awards
Join us for a night of celebration and exciting updates as we share what's next for Sacred Beginnings.
APRIL 22, 2027
6:00pm – 9:00pm
The Goei Center
818 Butterworth St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Hors-d'œuvres provided.
Formal attire recommended.
2027 WARRIOR AWARDS
We are proud to recognize those who work relentlessly in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Submit your 2027 nominations by December 31, 2026.
SILENT AUCTION
Win fabulous gift sets from wonderful businesses and organizations in our community through our silent auction. Prizes include gift cards to local restaurants and businesses, spa experiences, museums, and more! See last year's list of donors below.
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
Our goal is to raise $150,000 to combat human trafficking and serve victims right here in West Michigan. This means renovating our new Home Base facility in NW Grand Rapids, bolstering our transition home, facilitating support and recovery groups, emergency relief, and more. Thank you!!
BECOME A SPONSOR
Help us stretch the impact our donors can make by becoming a gala sponsor. Click here for more information.
Questions? Email kgriffith@sbtp.org
Thank you for your support!!
Silent Auction + Raffle Items Generously Donated By:
2026 Silent Auction DONORS
4GR8Food Group
Accidental Art
Adored Boutique
AHC Hospitality
Amway
Anna's House
Aqua-Tots Swim School
Ball Park Floral
Bell's Brewery
Blandford Nature Center
Blue Dog Tavern
Bridge Street Market
Celebration Cinema
Cherry Republic
Circle Theater
Condado Tacos
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Corner Bar
Crowned Free
Design 1 Salon Spa
Elysian Salon
Founder's Brewing Co.
Frederick Meijer Gardens
Funky Buddha Yoga
FURN
Gordon Food Service
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Grand Rapids Civic Theater
Grand Rapids Griffins
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Grand Rapids Rise
Grand Rapids Symphony
Great Lakes ACE Hardware
Happy Cat Cafe
Holland Aquatic Center
House Rules Lounge
Jeffrey Richard Salon
John Ball Zoo
Kendra Scott
Long Road Distillers
Lucky Strike Wyoming
Maple Hill Golf
Massage Envy
Missy Alison Photography
Noreen Owens Photography
Olives Restaurant
Real Seafood Co.
San Chez Bistro
Schuler Books
SILVA
Sparrows Coffee
Soar N Bounce
Spring Sweet
Stella's Lounge
St. Julian Winery
Target
Terra Firma Bouldering Co.
The Sovengard
Trader Joe's
Tranquil North, LLC
Uccello's Ristorante
Urban Jonny's Salon
Van Andel Arena
Vivant Brewery + Spirits
West Michigan Whitecaps
Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa
2026 In-Kind DONORS
