2022 Restored Wings Gala

September 08, 2022

Hope exists because of amazing support from individuals and businesses like you.

We are holding our 8th Annual Gala, Thursday, September 8th, at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in La Vista, Nebraska. This event brings awareness to the reality of trafficking and offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact in survivors’ lives.

We respectfully ask for your assistance in supporting the important work being done in our community. With your support, we can provide unparalleled recovery services including housing, therapy, life skills, and more. You can learn more about our organization at rejuvenatingwomen.org.

We truly hope you will consider joining us as a guest to experience the work of Rejuvenating Women in person. As of now, we anticipate around 800 – 900 guests. Donors and sponsors will be recognized in our event brochures, on screen during our event, on our website, through social media, and in our monthly newsletter.

We know you receive numerous requests such as ours, all for very worthy causes. We thank you sincerely for your time and consideration of helping us support survivors of trafficking.

8TH ANNUAL RESTORED WINGS GALA

Date: September 08 2022
Keynote Speaker: Jessa Dillow Crisp, Familial Trafficking Survivor
Location: Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista Hotel & Conference Center
12520 Westport Pkwy, La Vista, NE, 68128
Doors Open: 5:30 PM

Sponsorships: Email us at gala @rejuvenatingwomen.org
Silent Auction Donations: Email us at gala @rejuvenatingwomen.org.

Honorary Chairs: Karen and Troy Gibler
Event Emcee: Brandi Petersen-Paul

SPONSORSHIP & TICKETS

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:

Premier – $15,000
Encourage – $10,000
Empower – $5,000
Embolden – $2,000

Table of 8 – $700
Individual Ticket – $100

Email us at gala@rejuvenatingwomen.org for information on sponsorships and silent auction donations.

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

SILENT AUCTION DONATION FORM

SILENT AUCTION WISH LIST

Keynote Speaker

Jessa Dillow Crisp

Jessa Dillow Crisp is the Co-founder and CEO of BridgeHope an anti-trafficking non-profit within the Denver-metro area. Jessa has her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, is an LPCC in Colorado, and also is sought after a consultant and speaker. Some highlights of Jessa’s career include speaking with legislators at the Colorado State Capitol, training the Department of Homeland Security on issues related to trafficking, being published in the 2021 TIP Report, and speaking at the National Character Leadership Symposium for the Air Force. Jessa has been a consultant for OVC TTAC, the Blue Campaign, Polaris Project, ICF for the Department of State, and filming with both Real Women Real Stories, the 700 Club, and Fight the New Drug. When she is not working, Jessa enjoys hiking Colorado’s mountains with her husband John, finds delight in artistically expressing herself through photography, and is passionate about deeply connecting with people over freshly brewed coffee.

Honorary Chairs

Karen and Troy Gibler

Karen Gibler is the President and CAO of the Sarpy County Chamber. She has been with the chamber for over 10 years. Her passion is helping nonprofits and business find resources, opportunities, education and connections to grow and be successful. Karen also sits on over a dozen advisory boards to assist in resources and being the voice for you within the community. She has been awarded the 50 over 50, The Admiral of the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska and honored for many other groups for her work in assisting their nonprofits. Troy has been in the construction industry for 27 years and is Senior Business Development Manager for Weitz Construction. Troy is very involved in the community and sits on several nonprofit boards. Troy also volunteers his time to teach self-defense to children, women and women going overseas in the military. He is a big advocate for internships, trades training and helping people get a chance. You will see Karen and Troy and many community events but always leave time for their 5 children and three grandchildren that they adore.

Brandi (Petersen) Paul

Brandi (Petersen) Paul is a former television news anchor who continues to promote positive people, events and opportunities through the world of communications. As an award-winning journalist Brandi covered historic events across Nebraska and Iowa, secured high-profile interviews, and traveled throughout the United States and beyond to share powerful stories. That mission to share inspiring stories continued at Westside Community Schools where Brandi is currently the Director of Communications and Engagement, building public trust with valued stakeholders and providing transparency and understanding with all staff and families. A strong believer in the power of community, Brandi has served as past Co-President of the Nebraska School Public Relations Association and as a former Board Member with the Miss Nebraska Scholarship Program. Brandi continues to emcee events throughout the Omaha metro area and assists clients in Nebraska and surrounding states with media consultation and services. Telling stories continues to be a personal as well as career passion; Brandi writes on her blog, brandipetersen.com, and cohosts the Question Marks podcast. She loves to read and is an avid baseball fan (always cheering for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Atlanta Braves!) Her most cherished moments are any spent with her husband, Brian, their two little boys, Easton and Evan, and their two bulldogs, Chester and Abe.