What an amazing night! So grateful to friends like Alex who came out to support our Gala last night. We ?? Maine!
What can I say about the In Her Presence Together We Shine gala but “wow!” From the performances to the speeches to the camaraderie, the energy here from folks looking to support immigrant women in Maine was electric. The biggest takeaway, for me, is that there are a LOT of people who are looking not to push each other away, but to embrace our community members, to celebrate our differences, and to protect one another. I think the rapid pace of fundraising I saw at the event is indicative of the love Portland has for each other and the community of new Mainers who enrich our lives. So huge congratulations to Claudette Ndayininahaze, Micky Bondo, Mary Faulkner and the rest of the amazing IHP team on a hugely successful event and for the great work they’ve done during the first decade of many for this tremendous organization.