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Arab American Family Services Spirit of Empowerment Gala

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GET YOUR TICKETS!!

The AAFS Black Tie Fundraising Gala will feature keynote speaker and Palestinian storyteller Jenan Matari, with @Jameeleh Shelo as our emcee.

We will also be honoring our very own community pillars: Senator Bill Cunningham, @Maria Pesqueira of the Healthy Communities Foundation, @Lawrence Benito of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and Mona Abdullah-Saati.

Individual Ticket: $150
VIP Ticket: $300
No children under 13 please

Tickets available now at https://bit.ly/3I28Vzz

5PM - Reception
6PM - Dinner and program

Entertainment provided
Attire: Black Tie or Traditional Cultural Dress

Date/Time:

Nov. 1, 2025, 5 p.m.

Location:

Chicago Marriott Oak Brook, 1401 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL

Sponsoring Organization:

Arab American Family Services

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