Spring Gala 2020

In light of continued health uncertainties related to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we have decided to postpone this event out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of sponsors and their guests, staff, and volunteers.

While the event has been postponed, raffle tickets for the Ocean View Getaway in Los Cabos, Mexico are still available for purchase. The drawing for the raffle prize will take place on the new event date.

Together, the team at United Community and The Friends of United Community are exploring options for holding this event later in the year. Additional updates will be provided as they become available.

You're invited for an enjoyable evening -- and an opportunity to change lives in your community at United Community's Spring Gala 2020, hosted by The Friends of United Community!

We hope you will consider becoming a Gala sponsor. Your sponsorship is an investment in accelerating United Community's efforts to end multi-generational poverty in our community!

We have several ways you can participate to support United Community, enjoy the Gala, and make it a success:

Sponsor the Gala: event sponsorships, including publicity benefits and reserved seats, start at $500.
Make your seat reservations.
Purchase a raffle ticket online for a chance to win an all-inclusive trip.
Can't attend? Make a cash donation in honor of United Community >>
Donate an auction item or service.

For event questions, call the United Community Giving Office at 571.255.8977 or email georgina.salguero@unitedcommunity.org

Sponsor the Gala

As a Gala Sponsor, your support plays a critical role in helping our neighbors in need as they transform their lives. Sponsorship opportunities start at $500 and include publicity benefits and event seats. Click here to view a complete list of Sponsorship Opportunities.

Sponsorships reserved by March 15 include an ad in the event materials.

Make your Gala Sponsorship commitment using these options:

Submit registration online via credit card payment >> To ensure a great experience for you and your guests, please enter first and last name of each guest attendee (if not known, please enter "Guest TBD").
Or, download and complete our printed pledge form. Click here to download Gala Sponsorship Form.
Then mail form with payment via check (or credit card number). Mail to: United Community, Attn: 2020 Gala, 7511 Fordson Rd., Alexandria VA 22306.

All sponsorships are tax deductible less $100 per ticket provided.

Purchase Seat Reservations

Purchase your reserved seats, either online with credit card or by check with paper form, at $200 per person. (Tax deductible amount is $100 for each ticket provided.)

To make your seat reservations:

Purchase online with credit card >>
Or, submit payment via check or credit card. Mail to: United Community, Attn. 2020 Gala, 7511 Fordson Rd., Alexandria VA 22306.

To ensure a great experience for you and your guests, please include the first and last name of each attendee.

Unable to attend this year? It's easy to make a donation to support the Gala and United Community's mission: click here >

Donate An Auction Item

We welcome donations of items and services for our live and silent auctions. To make a donation:

Use our convenient online form to tell us about your auction item, with your email address.
Or, complete our auction form. Download form as pdf here. Then mail to: The Friends of United Community, Attn: Dottie Wolff, 7511 Fordson Rd., Alexandria VA 22306.

Completed forms and donations are due at United Community by April 12 (unless you have made other arrangements with the auction co-chairs). For auction questions or to arrange a pickup, email georgina.salguero@unitedcommunity.org.

Want to get away? Here's your chance! The Friends of United Community are raffling off a 4-night stay for 2 at the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Gold Resort in Cabo San Lucas! Click here to read the full description

Only 500 Raffle Tickets will be sold, so be sure to grab yours today! Raffle Tickets are just $25 each.

The winner of the raffle will be announced at "An Evening Under the Stars" Gala on April 4th. You do not need to attend or be present to win!

Purchase Raffle Tickets

The inaugural United Community "Gerald W. Hyland Humanitarian Award" was presented at the 2017 UCM Gala to retired Mount Vernon District Fairfax County Supervisor Gerry Hyland. Pictured from left: Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck, UCM Executive Director Alison DeCourcey, honoree Gerry Hyland, UCM Board Chair Ken Disselkoen, Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay.

Read recap of 2018 UCM Gala >>

​Thank You to our Generous Sponsors

Thank You to our Generous Sponsors