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SUMMARY:Empowered Gala
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe are thrilled to announce that Ampersand Families will be featured on Public Television this fall! Produced by the Empowered by Meg Ryan documentary program\, Ampersand Families’ mission will reach a nationwide audience. And with special permission\, we can’t wait to show a VIP sneak peek at the Gala this year! \nThe documentary short dives into the disparities and disproportionate impacts of Minnesota’s Child Welfare System. Highlighting the urgent need for safe\, permanent support for youth and Ampersand Families’ work with teens and adoptive-ready families. Foster Advocates joins us\, sharing perspective from their recent Promise Report on what communities and agencies truly owe Fosters. \nPast Ampersand Youth\, Cora Kirsch\, also outlines the importance of connections to relatives\, kin\, community\, and culture for older youth.  Reflecting on her personal foster experience and now as a parent herself\, Cora adds how personally impactful these connections are. \nJoin us at the Cinema Grill in New Hope on May 30 at the Gala for a VIP showing and an incredible evening! \n2026 Bridge to Belonging Gala\nSaturday\, May 30\, 2026\n5:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nCinema Grill\n2749 Winnetka Ave N\nNew Hope\, MN 55427 \nAt the event\, enjoy dinner\, exciting updates for Ampersand Families’ future\, AND a VIP showing of our feature! \nWith your support\, youth in foster care can find permanency and consistency in their lives.  Help them join a home that connects them to their relatives\, kin\, community\, and culture through Ampersand Families today! \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Today!
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/empowered-gala/
LOCATION:Cinema Grill\, 2749 Winnetka Ave N\, New Hope\, 55427\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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