Rise Together: A Gala of Healing, Honor, and Hope
Where Community Gathers, Healing Grows
Rise Together marks a milestone as HIR Wellness Institute’s first fundraising gala, a night dedicated to celebration, community, and collective healing. This inaugural event brings together supporters, partners, friends, and our relatives to uplift the work of HIR Wellness Institute and ensure that vital mental health and wellness services remain accessible to Indigenous and historically underserved communities and survivors of violence.
Through this gala, HIR Wellness Institute celebrates the wisdom, resilience, and leadership of the women who inspire and sustain our work—our staff, our community, our survivors, and the generations yet to come. Guided by the lived experiences of women and femmes who carry the profound labor of healing and transformation, we remain unwavering in our commitment to mental health that is relational, honors cultural ways of being, and is rooted in justice for all.
The evening will feature a delicious buffet dinner, live entertainment, and inspiring stories of resilience and community strength. Together, we will honor the power of healing, celebrate leadership, and raise critical funds to continue building accessible, culturally responsive, and community-driven mental health services.
Please tune in for our 2nd Rise Together Gala on Saturday, June 12, 2027!
Elected Officials Support
We are honored to share messages of support from elected officials who recognize the importance of accessible, community-centered mental health care. These video messages from the Mayor of Milwaukee, Cavalier Johnson, and the Milwaukee County Executive, David C. Crowley, reflect a shared commitment to wellness, healing, and the vital work of HIR Wellness Institute. We are grateful for their leadership and continued support as we serve and uplift our community.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson
County Executive Crowley
We are deeply honored by the presence and support of our elected officials who joined us at our gala and continue to champion accessible, community-centered mental health care.
We extend our sincere thanks to State Senator Chris Larson for speaking at the event, as well as to Representative Margaret Arney, Representative Sequanna Taylor, and Representative Robin Vining for attending and standing alongside our mission.
Their presence reflects a shared commitment to wellness, healing, and community-based services. We are grateful for their leadership and continued support as we serve and uplift our community.
Photos taken by Native Clarity
Impact Video taken by Erin Bloodgood
Meet our 2025 Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support and partnership.
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Community Sponsor
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Interested in supporting this community event?
If you wish to support, your generosity makes a huge difference. Every dollar raised will help provide no-cost mental health care and advocacy for survivors of violence. For sponsorships or contributions, please reach out to Jamie Kellicut, Chief Financial & Outreach Officer, at jkellicut@hirwellness.org.