BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:570@breathelosangeles.us DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T230000 DTSTAMP:20240929T093848Z URL:https://breathelosangeles.us/events/emerging-from-shadow-to-light-sout h-asian-mental-health-charity-gala/ SUMMARY:Emerging from Shadow to Light: South Asian Mental Health Charity Ga la DESCRIPTION:On October 12\, 2024\, JiVA Mental Health invites you to "Emerg ing from Shadow to Light\," an inspiring educational and fundraising gala dedicated to breaking barriers around mental health awareness within the S outh Asian American community. This powerful event aims to foster conversa tions that shine a light on mental health\, helping to erase stigma and cr eate a supportive environment for healing and resilience.\n\nThe evening w ill be filled with thought-provoking activities\, including:\n\n Panel Di scussion: An enlightening conversation with mental health advocates and pr ofessionals\n Intimate Storytelling: Real-life stories of triumph over me ntal health challenges\n South Asian Cuisine: A fusion of tray-passed tap as and buffet-style dinner\n Open Bar: Spirit-forward and spirit-free coc ktails for guests\n Entertainment: South Asian cultural performances\, mu sic\, and surprises\n\nThe theme\, "Emerging from Shadow to Light\," symbo lizes the journey from the isolation of mental health struggles to the emp owerment of awareness and support. It underscores the importance of addres sing mental health issues openly\, fostering conversations that create uni ty and well-being in the community.\n\nAbout JiVA Mental Health\nJiVA Ment al Health is dedicated to expanding its services—therapy\, workshops\, t raining\, and storytelling—to a wider audience\, with a focus on making mental health care more accessible for South Asian Americans. Through this gala and partnerships with organizations like Postpartum Support Internat ional (PSI)\, JiVA works to reduce stigma and encourage seeking help withi n the community.\n\nAt the core of JiVA's mission is the belief that trans forming ourselves can uplift the human spirit and change the world. Procee ds from the event will fund subsidized therapy\, workshops\, and scholarsh ips to make mental health services available to those in need.\n\nYour Tic ket Experience\nAttendees will enjoy:\n\n South Asian Fusion Dinner: Feat uring delicious tapas and a buffet dinner\n Open Bar: Complimentary cockt ails (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic)\n Panel on Mental Health: Hear pe rsonal stories that challenge the stigma surrounding mental health\n Cult ural Entertainment: Performances highlighting South Asian heritage\n Comm unity Impact: 50% of your ticket will go towards non-profit mental health services for South Asian Americans\n Building Connections: Meet others in the South Asian diaspora who are passionate about mental health and well- being\n\nEvent Purpose &\; Highlights\nThe JiVA Gala is more than a cel ebration—it's a testament to the potential for change within the South A sian community. The event is designed to:\n\n Eradicate Stigma: Create sa fe spaces for authentic conversations\n Build Connections: Promote cultur al conversations that unite the community\n Support Mental Health Service s: 50% of proceeds will fund non-profit mental health initiatives\n\nMissi on &\; Impact\nJiVA’s mission rests on four core pillars:\n\n Collab oration: Encouraging partnerships and joint efforts\n Empowerment and Sup port: Uplifting individuals and the community\n Mental Health Fund: Helpi ng establish a dedicated fund for South Asian mental health\n Celebration of Progress: Recognizing the resilience and achievements of those working toward mental health awareness\n\nDonate &\; Support\nIf you cannot at tend\, donations are still welcome and tax-deductible. Your contribution w ill directly support mental health programs for the South Asian community\ , providing subsidized therapy\, training scholarships\, and free resource s to those in need.\n\nStay Connected\nFollow JiVA Mental Health on Instag ram for updates\, inspiring stories\, and announcements about the gala: @j ivamentalhealth.\n\nWe look forward to your presence at the JiVA Gala\, wh ere community\, courage\, and change come together to empower mental healt h awareness within the South Asian diaspora. Secure your tickets today for an unforgettable evening of growth\, healing\, and unity.\n\nGET TICKETS\ n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://breathelosangeles.us/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/09/Emerging-from-Shadow-to-Light-South-Asian-Mental-Health-Charity-Ga la.jpg CATEGORIES:Wellness Events LOCATION:Skyline Loft\, 224 East 11th Street \, 601 Los Angeles\, Californi a\, 90015\, CA\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=224 East 11th Street \, 601 Los Angeles\, California\, 90015\, CA\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100; X-TITLE=Skyline Loft:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR