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

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:
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.

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

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.
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!
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!
Thank You to our Generous Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Emerald Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Joe & Marie Canny
Creekside Village Apartments
The Law Offices of James D. Turner
Silver Sponsor
David & Nancy Barbour
Elin Bohn
Joseph Conti
Curcio Law
Charlie & Sandy Doyle
Neil & Michael Greene
Nancy & Jamie Hawkins
Brad Kintz, Long & Foster
Elaine Kolish
Master Roofing & Siding, Inc.
Jim and JoAnn Seeley
Surovell, Isaacs, & Levy, PLC
Bronze Sponsor
Judy Cahill
Coleman & Carole Conroy
Alison & Marc DeCourcey
Danae & Eric Delman
Ken Disselkoen
Robert & Claudia Faherty
Four Sales Ltd
John Fowler & Patricia Lingan
Diane Hanak
Eric Johnson and Kathleen Minadeo Johnson
Jeff Kirsch & Joan Fox
Greg & Joni Koons, Weichert Realtors
Physicians & Midwives
Delegate Mark Sickles
Senator Scott Surovell
TTR Sotheby's International Realty/Lawanda Swope
Joe Tompkins
Dottie Wolff
Emerald Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Joe & Marie Canny
Creekside Village Apartments
The Law Offices of James D. Turner
Silver Sponsor
David & Nancy Barbour
Elin Bohn
Joseph Conti
Curcio Law
Charlie & Sandy Doyle
Neil & Michael Greene
Nancy & Jamie Hawkins
Brad Kintz, Long & Foster
Elaine Kolish
Master Roofing & Siding, Inc.
Jim and JoAnn Seeley
Surovell, Isaacs, & Levy, PLC
Bronze Sponsor
Judy Cahill
Coleman & Carole Conroy
Alison & Marc DeCourcey
Danae & Eric Delman
Ken Disselkoen
Robert & Claudia Faherty
Four Sales Ltd
John Fowler & Patricia Lingan
Diane Hanak
Eric Johnson and Kathleen Minadeo Johnson
Jeff Kirsch & Joan Fox
Greg & Joni Koons, Weichert Realtors
Physicians & Midwives
Delegate Mark Sickles
Senator Scott Surovell
TTR Sotheby's International Realty/Lawanda Swope
Joe Tompkins
Dottie Wolff

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.