THE LIGHT GALA — The Light Church

THE LIGHT CHURCH PRESENTS

THE
LIGHT
GALA

ILLUMINATING THE PATH TO HOPE AND UNITY.

ILLUMINATING THE PATH TO

HOPE AND UNITY.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM
THE MARONITE CENTER · YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO

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THE EXPERIENCE

MORE THAN A GALA.
IT’S A NIGHT OF PURPOSE.

The Light Gala: Illuminating the Path to Hope and Unity brings Youngstown together for an evening of elegance, inspiration, and shared vision. Every gathering, gift, and conversation moves forward The Light Church’s capital campaign to renovate our new church home — a beacon of hope and a center for community engagement.

ELEGANT · INSPIRING · PURPOSEFUL

AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE & PURPOSE

Fine dining, live music, captivating performances, a silent auction and raffle, and an inspiring keynote address from Dr. Mark T. Jackson — all in celebration of hope, resilience, and the future of The Light Church Youngstown.

A diverse multigenerational gala gathering

ILLUMINATING THE PATH

TO HOPE AND UNITY

ILLUMINATING THE PATH

TO HOPE AND UNITY

YOUR GENEROSITY HELPS US TO BE A BEACON OF LIGHT IN YOUNGSTOWN & AKRON

YOUR GENEROSITY AT WORK

WE EXIST TO SHARE THE LIGHT

THE LOVE, AND THE GOSPEL OF

JESUS CHRIST.

WE EXIST TO SHARE THE LIGHT, THE LOVE, AND THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Meeting real needs, restoring hope, and serving our neighbors through outreach, partnerships, resources, and initiatives that strengthen communities throughout Northeastern Ohio.

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Investing in the next generation through mentorship, education, creative development, leadership opportunities, and safe environments where children and youth can discover their purpose and thrive.

Investing in the next generation through mentorship, education, creative development, leadership opportunities, and safe environments where children and youth thrive.

DISCIPLESHIP

Helping people grow deeper in their relationship with Christ while developing the faith, character, wisdom, and spiritual foundation needed to live purpose-driven lives.

FAMILY & FELLOWSHIP

Strengthening families, protecting the bond of marriage, building meaningful relationships, and creating a loving community where people can belong, connect, heal, grow, and experience life together.

Strengthening families, protecting marriage, building relationships, and creating a loving community where people can belong, connect, heal, grow, and experience life together.

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Equipping individuals and families with tools for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, career advancement, homeownership, debt reduction, wealth creation, and building lasting generational legacy.

Equipping individuals and families with tools for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, career advancement, homeownership, debt reduction, wealth creation, and building legacy.

MINISTRY EXPANSION

Expanding our reach, facilities, technology, programs, and ministry capacity so The Light Church can serve more people, reach more communities, and shine the Light of Christ farther than ever before.

Expanding our reach, facilities, technology, programs, and ministry capacity so The Light Church can serve more people, reach more communities, and shine the Light of Christ farther.

RESERVATIONS & GIVING LEVELS

CHOOSE YOUR
LEVEL OF IMPACT.

Every Patron giving level includes one Gala reservation. Your generosity helps renovate The Light Church Youngstown— creating a lasting home for spiritual growth, community empowerment, and positive change.

$250

BRONZE PATRON
Includes 1 Gala Reservation

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$500

SILVER PATRON
Includes 1 Gala Reservation

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$750

GOLD PATRON
Includes 1 Gala Reservation

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$1,000

PLATINUM PATRON
Includes 1 Gala Reservation

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PARTNER WITH THE VISION

BECOME AN IMPACT PARTNER

YOUR SEAT PUTS YOU IN THE ROOM. YOUR PARTNERSHIP HELPS CHANGE WHAT HAPPENS OUTSIDE OF IT.

The Light Gala is more than an evening to attend. It is an opportunity to invest in people, strengthen families, empower the next generation, and help expand the impact of The Light Church throughout our community. Individuals, families, businesses, corporations, foundations, and community partners are invited to make a transformational investment.

$2,500

EMERALD LEVEL
Includes 2 Gala Reservations

BECOME AN EMERALD PARTNER

$5,000

SAPPHIRE LEVEL
Includes 4 Gala Reservations

BECOME A SAPPHIRE PARTNER

$10,000

RUBY LEVEL
Includes 8 Gala Reservations

BECOME A RUBY PARTNER

THE PREMIER PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

$25,000

DIAMOND LEVEL

Corporate partnership includes 10 Gala Reservations, signature recognition, VIP access, and acknowledgment across event materials, TLC social media, website, and electronic souvenir booklet.

BECOME A DIAMOND PARTNER

A RENEWED HOME.
A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
A LEGACY FOR YOUNGSTOWN.

TOGETHER, WE ILLUMINATE THE PATH TO HOPE AND UNITY.

SAVE THE DATE

THE LIGHT GALA

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026 6:00 PM

THE MARONITE CENTER
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO

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THE MARONITE CENTER

1555 S. Meridian Rd.

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44511

CAN’T JOIN US
IN PERSON?

YOU CAN STILL SHINE THE LIGHT.

Your generosity can make an extraordinary difference even if you cannot attend The Light Gala.

MAKE A GALA GIFT

GIVE A DONATION

ONE NIGHT.
ONE VISION.
LASTING IMPACT.

OCTOBER 8, 2026 · HELP US REACH $250,000–$265,000

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BECOME A GALA DONOR