Special guest Paula, pictured with her children Yésica and Jose Luis, shared, "El apoyo que muestren esta noche les dará a otros sobrevivientes las oportunidades que hemos tenido en Raphael House – construir una vida segura, hermosa y sin abusos."

"The support you show tonight will give other survivors the opportunities we have had at Raphael House – to build a safe, beautiful life without abuse."

During cocktail and mocktail hour, guests had the chance to "dig" for special prizes worth up to $800. From gift certificates to event passes, everyone was a winner – thanks to support from 70+ amazing local businesses!

Executive Director Emmy Ritter highlighted our 47 years of impact, and how we're building a future free of domestic violence.

Board President Megan Wichern (left), long-time supporter Kelley Martin (center), and Board alumni Nicole Frisch showed their love for Raphael House!

Thanks to our Presenting sponsor The Standard for helping make this year's Gala possible. Their table included Standard representatives Julie Briggs and Kim DeLacy, Raphael House Board alumni and Finance Committee member.

Our interactive Survivor Messages space invited guests to share words of hope with survivors (which will be displayed at Raphael House) and to read messages from our program participants.

Both guest notes and survivor messages were so powerful, from "You're strong, brave, and resilient!" to "I wish I could go back and tell my younger self about all the love & support I'd receive as a survivor. Leaving seemed impossible...now I'm living my dream life."

18 local bakeries and pastry chefs helped us raise over $14,150 during our Dessert Dash, including local favorites JinJu Patisserie, Saint Cupcake, Pix Patisserie, and Dream Cakes.

Alliant Systems bid cards were held high throughout the night, as supporters gave and bid generously!

We're honored that many of our closest community partners joined us to celebrate, including leaders Margot Martin of Bradley Angle (left) and Betsy Glickman of Call to Safety.

Rachel Young, Recovery Mentor at Raphael House and former participant, and her daughter Alyvia, now a volunteer, shared their lived experience of our impact! They joined Myles Worthy, School-Based Prevention Site Coordinator, who spoke about our work in high schools with 2,000+ students last year alone.

Cheers to a beautiful night! Guests enthusiastically celebrated a winning package during our live auction, which was kept lively throughout thanks to our partner and auctioneer Kelly Russell of Artisan Auctions.

Multnomah County Commissioners Julia Brim-Edwards (left) and Sharon Meieran (center) showed their support alongside our Executive Director Emmy Ritter.*

Thanks to our Premier Wine sponsor Stoller Family Estate and shared sponsors Idiot's Grace, GC Wines, and Lundeen Wines, everyone could toast to success with us – including these friends from Fortis Construction.

The night's joy was contagious, as seen in the excitement of this fabulous Tonkon Torp group, including Board Members Sasha Petrova (center) and Paul Balmer (right), with our Gala's youngest attendee!

Current and alumni Board members, along with our Development Director, gathered for a celebratory photo at the end of the evening.

Our gratitude to everyone who generously contributed items, services, and their time!

Raphael House Board of Directors: Meghan Wichern (President), Jennifer Gardiner (Vice President), Leanne Shapro (Treasurer), Angel Venable Jones (Secretary), Debbie Altham, Paul Balmer, Julia Banks, Cynthia Cook, Cristi Dayton, Mika Ingram, Courtney Lee, Lilith Hayakawa Mist, Sasha Petrova, Michelle Poli-Tonkin, Kelsey Rozell, and Theresa Weil.

Table Hosts: Angel Venable Jones, Brown & Brown, Fortis Construction, Meghan Wichern & Nicole Frisch, Molly & Aaron Starr, Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, Providence Portland Medical Center, Sikich, Sophie Alweis & Lance Grebner, The Marcia H. Randall Foundation, and Wayne Wilson.

Elected Officials and Appointed Leaders: Multnomah County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards, Multnomah County Commissioner Sharon Meieran, and Portland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong.

Dessert Dash Donors: Banquette, Bella's Italian Bakery, Cake 'N it Better, Chef Matthew Ives, Dream Cakes, Farina Bakery, JinJu Patisserie, Little Banana Bakery, Marsee Baking, New Cascadia Traditional, New Seasons Market, Pix Patisserie, Saint Cupcake, Small Baking Co, Sugar Cubed Cakes, and Sugar Me Syd.

Auction and Event Donors: Alberta Rose Theatre, ÄNIKS, Artemisia Collage with Nature, Artistic Bliss Portraits, Astral, Baker & Spice, Barbara Blizzard, Betsy & Iya, Black Walnut Inn & Vineyard, Bolt Fabric Boutique, Bottle and Bottega, Breakside Brewery, Brian Malarkey, Brooks Winery, Bugatti's, Campana, Candle Creation Bar, Carol Ray, Chilango PDX, Chromacore, Church Bar, Clinton Street Theater, Collage PDX, Columbia Gorge Hotel and Spa, ComedySportz, Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral, Creo Chocolate, Day Wines, Deschutes Brewery, Dobbes Family Winery, Domaine Drouhin, Dove Vivi, Downriggers, Dusky Goose Winery, Earthbox Inn & Spa, Enchanted Forest Theme Park, Everybody's Brewing, Feral, Freeland Spirits, Garnish Apparel, Glenn Spice, Güero, Heavenly Creatures, Helium Comedy Club, Higher Self, Hillsboro Hops, Hollywood Theatre, Hot Lips Pizza, Hotel Theodore, J. Christopher Wines, Jesseca Ryan and family, Kelsey Anglin, Ken's Artisan, KingPins, Kris Anderson, Laurelhurst Theater & Pub, Lesley Day, Literary Arts, Mary Karter, McMenamins, Mimosa Studios, MiNGO, Mississippi Pizza Pub, Multnomah Whiskey Library, Museum of Pop Culture, Noble Rot, Oaks Park Association, Obon Shokudo, Optimistic Soap, Outdoor Odysseys, Paladin Pie, Pasar, Phelps Creek Vineyards, Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai, Pizzeria Otto, Portland by Mouth, Portland Center Stage, Portland Japanese Garden, Portland Pet Food Company, Portland Playhouse, Portland Timbers and Thorns FC, ¿Por Qué No? Taqueria, Rambler Bar, Red Sauce Pizza, Revel Meat Co, Salishan Coastal Lodge, Screen Door, Seattle's Tall Ship, Sebastiano's Sandwiches and Sicilian Bakery, Sesame Collective, She Bop, Skamania Lodge, Skin By Lovely, Stammtisch, Steps PDX, Suttle Lake Lodge, Tartuca, The Dundee, The Fireside, The Joel Palmer House, The Meadow, The Old Church, The People's Courts, The People's Yoga, The Reser: Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, The Rice NW Museum of Rocks & Minerals, The Sapphire Hotel, Thunder Island Brewing, Timberline Lodge, Tom and Lauren Kilbane, Topgolf Hillsboro, Tributary Hotel, Urdaneta, Vincenzo's Pizza, Voicebox Karaoke, Wajan, Wanderlust Tours, Weird Sisters Yarn, Westward Whiskey Distillery, White Bird, Wild Roots Distillery, WildCraft Studio School, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Yip Fitness, and You Matter Beauty.



Thanks also to participating survivors, our wonderful staff and volunteers, friends of Raphael House, and anyone we may have missed!