This year marks the Mercado La Paloma's 20th anniversary, and on September 23rd, Esperanza plans to celebrate two decades of its impact as well as our relentless work towards a just recovery from the pandemic and the tireless efforts of our coalitions and community members toward racial and economic equity for South LA and beyond.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Virtual Fundraising Event⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ September 23, 2021⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 6:00-7:00 PM PST⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Honoring:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ St. John's Well Child & Family Center⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sister Diane Donoghue Fierce Hope Award⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Maqueos Family⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Community Building Award⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ L.A. Justice Fund⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Social Justice Award⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Master of Ceremonies: Quetzal Flores⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our 20th Annual Gala Fundraiser will stream on Facebook Live and YouTube Live. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and like our Facebook Page to get notified when we go live!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Event tickets are available now! Purchase a ticket for $150 and you will receive a $50 gift card to use at any of our Mercado La Paloma restaurants and shops. Your name will also be added to our prominent Mercado Donor Wall for public display for a year.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Purchase tickets or make a donation online by visiting:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://www.esperanzacommunityhousing.org/gala⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For more information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or community member tickets, please contact: (213) 880-9925 or info@esperanzacommunityhousing.org⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mark your calendar and join us for our live streaming event.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you cannot make it, please consider making a donation.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you deeply for supporting Esperanza Community Housing and our most vulnerable communities in South Los Angeles!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a 501 (c)(3) organization with Tax ID# 95-4230345. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.