Unmasking: The Power of Being Seen - JiVA Gala
JiVA Mental Health’s 3rd Annual Gala
Behind every mask is a story. This gala is celebrating those stories while raising critical funds for South Asian mental health.
Step into an unforgettable evening where masquerade meets comedy, dinner, and dancing all for a cause that changes lives.
About JiVA
JiVA Mental Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dismantling stigma in South Asian communities. We blend cultural wisdom and modern care to make healing accessible through therapy, men’s programs, women's postpartum programs, cultural rituals, and storytelling experiences.
What to Expect
Masquerade Magic: arrive in South Asian or Western cocktail attire, add your favorite mask, and step into a night of elegance and play. Masks will be provided. Dress code inspiration: https://pin.it/2YBF2PmEy
Laughs That Heal: a comedy set to keep the night light and joyful
Music & DJ: dance the night away in true gala style with the well-known DJ M2Ray
Dinner & Open Bar: food and fun cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks sponsored by Ritual
Photo & Video: Photos and video will be captured throughout the evening for JiVA’s promotional and fundraising use. By attending, you acknowledge that you may appear in event photos or videos.
This isn’t just another gala; it’s a chance to celebrate culture, joy, and community. The gala directly funds therapy access, men’s programs, women's postpartum programs and healing events for South Asians.
Tickets - What Your Money Buys
$125 — Early Bird (Limited) - Closed
$150 — General Admission
$200 — Community Supporter
Of the $125 early bird ticket price, none is tax-deductible. Of the $150 general admission ticket price, $25 is considered a tax-deductible charitable contribution and $75 is considered for $200. A receipt will be provided by end of November 2025.
Where funds go:
Free & subsidized therapy in various South Asian languages
Men’s mental health groups & mentorship
Postpartum support for fathers and mothers
LGBTQ support & student programming
Access to resources and support to JiVA GPT
Why this matters:
South Asians remain among the least likely to seek mental health care. Stigma and cultural barriers keep too many suffering in silence. JiVA is rewriting that story together with you.
Evening Schedule
5:45 PM — Doors open
6:00 – 7:00 PM — Cocktails & apps on the deck
7:00 – 8:00 PM — Programing, Spotlight story, Giving Moment
8:00 PM — Dinner
8:30 PM — Comedy set
9:30 – 11:30 PM — DJ & dancing
Sponsorship
If you are part of a company or would like to sponsor us at a higher level, please email us at [email protected] for the deck.
📩 Email: [email protected]
📱 Instagram: @jivamentalhealth
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JiVA Mental Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.