When I joined the L’Arche Winnipeg community in October 2023, I quickly came to appreciate just how many people worked together to continue fundraising during the 9-month absence of a Communications and Fundraising Coordinator. Various people stepped up to continue successful fundraising efforts and communication with our community, hosting many remarkable events including the 50th Anniversary Gala, and 19th Annual Walk with L’Arche which raised over $65,000. While undoubtedly difficult, this period of teamwork revealed just how participatory our community’s fundraising efforts are.
Our Solidarity Fundraising Events are a powerful example of the teamwork required to sustain L’Arche’s mission of inclusion and belonging for all. In “Solidarity,” L’Arche communities like ours fundraise to support L’Arche communities around the world who need more support: those who receive little or no government funding; experience who the insecurity of environmental crises; who live with the uncertainty of violence and war. In times of need, these communities are supported by L’Arche International, who distributes the Solidarity Funds that are raised – in small but not insignificant part – by our Solidarity Music Nights.
Later this summer we are hosting our biggest Solidarity Music Night yet, and we need your help to fill over 300 seats! Join us Friday August 23rd at 7pm for “This Is Me,” an evening of interactive musical storytelling. Karaoke lovers, friends, and family will enjoy singing along to an uplifting variety of Jazz/Pop singles, Broadway hits, and songs from movie musicals – including a performance from our very own core members!
Featuring Winnipeg singers and artists, this event is presented by Tricia Magsino Barnabe (A Million Dreams) and Joanne Roberts, in partnership with Kultivation Festival. We hope to raise at least $5,000, and this goal is supported by a sponsorship from Vickar Automotive Group, and Media Sponsorships from Express, Journal, Manitoba and Pilipino Filipino 92.7 CKJS Multilingual. You can purchase your tickets at the L’Arche Winnipeg Office (118 Regent Ave E) via cash, cheque, debit/credit; or online through EventBrite.
