Sospeso Inaugural Gala & Fundraiser

Building Hope Together — Saturday, November 15, 2025 | Pomona, CA

An Evening of Celebration & Hope

Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate Sospeso’s mission to stand in solidarity with the Pomona community through education, wellness, and shared belonging. The evening will include dinner, cocktails, live music, dancing, and a silent auction — all supporting programs that bring hope and transformation to our neighbors.

Our Mission

Sospeso, a program of the Living Hope Foundation, is dedicated to creating spaces of dignity, opportunity, and connection in Pomona through the Market, Teaching Kitchen, Counseling Center, and Thrift Shop.

Where the Proceeds Go

  • Education: Free tutoring and mentoring for Pomona students.

  • Jobs: Job training for at-risk youth and residents.

  • Mental Health: Affordable counseling and support programs.

  • Recovery: Hosting community support meetings.

  • Food Access: Healthy, affordable groceries through Sospeso Market.

  • Teaching Kitchen: Nutrition and cooking classes for local families.

Event Highlights

  • Welcome cocktail hour with signature drinks

  • Tours of the Sospeso space

  • Italian-inspired dinner & desserts

  • Live music, dancing, and silent auction

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

  • Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  • Location: 290 E. 2nd St., Pomona, CA

  • Dress Code: Dressy Casual — festive and relaxed

Thank you

To our amazing sponsors making our first gala happen! Your generosity and support mean so much, we couldn’t do this without you.

Presenting

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Gold

Silver

Jeff & Joni Black

Dennis Moss, ESQ

Bronze

Anna Salusky and her Daughters, Lean & Maya

Eric Kingsley, ESQ

The Lander Family

Mark Rudy & Victoria Cochran

Bree & Tom Hsieh

Friends

Jeannette Dobbyn

Wyndhaven Insurance

Leilani Downer

Western University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP)

Joseph Lavi, ESQ

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