2025 Forgiveness Luncheon

Thank You for Making the 2025 Forgiveness Luncheon Our Best Yet

We are thrilled to share that—with your incredible generosity—we raised over $218,000 at this year’s Forgiveness Luncheon in support of Dismas House and our holistic reentry services. Because of you, more men will have the opportunity to rebuild their lives, reconnect with loved ones, and reintegrate into our community with dignity and purpose.

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures is more than a theme—it’s a movement. And it’s only possible because of people like you.

To our phenomenal event co-chairs, committed sponsors, engaged attendees, tireless volunteers, and devoted staff: thank you. Your energy, compassion, and belief in second chances brought this event to life and pushed it to new heights.

From the powerful stories shared to the unmistakable sense of hope in the room, your presence reminded us that healing and transformation happen when we come together.

Thank you for being an essential part of this mission. With your continued partnership, we’ll keep breaking down barriers and building brighter futures—one life at a time.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Breaking Barriers Sponsors

Steve & Shannon Cook

Building Futures Sponsors

Lori Bell

Paul & Jamie Connelly

Impact Sponsors

Nicole Gunasekera

Kay Kretsch

Steven Murff & Rick Ryan

Phil Ryan & Meredith Libbey

Craig Philip & Marian Ott

Tom & Marida Stearns

Dr. Pampee & David Young

Photography Sponsor

 

 

Print Material Sponsors

Become a Sponsor

The Benefits of Becoming a Sponsor

Partnering as a sponsor is a meaningful way to support second chances and the transformative journey from incarceration to independence.

Your sponsorship directly helps provide housing, life skills, and community support for returning citizens—empowering them to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

Join us in creating a more just and compassionate community where together we can break barriers and build brighter futures.

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact

Jessica Guzman, Chief Development Officer 

at jguzman@dismas.org

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2025 Forgiveness Luncheon Gallery