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May 3rd, 2025 at 7pm
Venue Description:
The Gala will be held at a Church in Glen Allen, VA. The building has accessible parking in the front with an accessible sidewalk on the same level as the entrance to the building and the entryway into the Hall. The Hall where the Gala is held has soft lighting and soundproofing to reduce echo.
We will also have a Sensory Space available.
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Vendors:
Dinner will be catered by Natalie's, a restaurant that employs people with Disabilities. We are proud to partner with Natalie's and can't wait to enjoy their delicious Mediterranean food.
To learn more about Natalie's click the button below.
Angels Among Us will have custom-made items available. For every purchase, a percentage goes back to Witness to Dignity. Learn more about Angels Among Us below.
Entertainment:
Matt is 29 years old. He is a graduate of Freeman High School where his favorite hours were spent in band class playing his saxophone! He loves his job at Westwood Club as a custodian but also really enjoys the interaction with members and staff. Matt is a member of St Mary's Church where he is an usher and an Outside Guard with the Knights of Columbus. Matt actively raises funds with Knights of Columbus for KOVAR which provides grants and loans that provide training and assistance to those with intellectual abilities. Matt, as of right now, is the top money raiser for The Knights Ice Bucket Challenge at St Mary's Church where he raised over $4000 for Special Olympics.
Matt has loved playing his sax since middle school, where he learned to play the alto sax. He is self-taught, playing his expanding collection of saxophones, which now include the tenor, baritone, and soprano sax. He has played at many events, including the Special Olympics, VDSA, Tablespoon Bakery, and Central ASA events.
Michael Lane was born in Georgia, however has lived in Virginia most of his life. He lives with his parents, Scott and Amy, and is the oldest of 3 children with 2 younger sisters.
Michael developed a love of ASL at a very young age and although he has attended some formal classes, he is primarily self-taught. He enjoys learning new songs and does this independently by searching for videos on YouTube. He has been invited to sign for several churches and is always excited to share his love of ASL with others.
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Michael has 5 nieces and nephews and being an uncle is his greatest accolade!
Michael enjoys taekwondo, working at Taziki’s, dancing, and spending time serving in the preschool department at his church.
Our Story
​Since 2018, our mission has been guided by the Holy Spirit to make accessible faith formation possible for all souls in your care. We strive to make physical, intellectual, emotional, and relational access available in Churches and Private Schools. We work to ensure belonging and recognition of dignity by equipping Clergy, Staff, and Volunteers to serve in a way that works for all those who attend church, reaching even those who don't yet attend.
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We equip and empower Clergy, Staff, and Volunteers to serve people with Disabilities and Mental Health Needs effectively in Churches and Private Schools. Our mission is to ensure those with Disabilities and Mental Health Needs have complete access to faith formation and experience belonging in their faith community.
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Our founder felt an overwhelming call from the Holy Spirit to start Witness to Dignity out of a passion for both accessibility and faith. Churches and private schools seemed to have difficulty in serving people with various Disabilities and needs. Understanding that many faith spaces yearn to be more accessible but lack money, time, and resources - Witness to Dignity works to provide the training and resources needed for Churches and Private Schools to be primary places for people to find access and belonging.
Our Sponsors
The Aesthetic Era
Elevate Your Aesthetic,
Reclaim Your Vitality
Silent Auction Sponsors
Join us for our gala event and explore an exciting array of silent auction offerings! Bid on unique items across categories like tools for ministry, vacations and getaways, food and fun, hobbies, and stunning artwork, all while supporting a great cause.