Illuminate
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Join us for Illuminate, an unforgettable evening where hope takes center stage and purpose lights up the room. On Thursday, October 23rd, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the stunning Rococo Theatre, enjoy an inspiring night of connection, impact, and celebration.
Savor delicious hors d’oeuvres, sip from a curated cocktail bar, experience the excitement of a live auction, and discover the life-changing work of Friendship Home. Don’t miss this evening of community and compassion!
About Illuminate
Your support of Illuminate helps provide safety, shelter, and support to individuals experiencing domestic violence in our community. Every dollar raised directly benefits the individuals who turn to Friendship Home when they have nowhere else to go. Together, we can ensure survivors find safety, healing, and the resources they need to build new beginnings.
What to Expect
- Cocktail Hour & Signature Drinks
- Heavy Hors D’oeuvres and Sweet Treats
- Exciting Live Auction
- Live Music & Entertainment
- Recognition of Community Award Winners
- Opportunities to Give and Make an Impact
Attire: Business casual. Guests are welcome to add a touch of purple to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
We can’t wait to share this meaningful evening with you, and shine a light of hope for survivors in our community.
Tickets & Parking
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM | Program begins at 6:00 PM
Location: The Rococo Theatre, 140 N 13th St, Lincoln, NE
Tickets: $50 per person
Your ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, an inspiring guest speaker, and the opportunity to take part in our exciting live auction. Seating is limited — secure your spot early! Buy your ticket today.
Parking:
Parking is available at nearby garages and along surrounding streets. We recommend arriving early to allow time to find parking.
Donate Now
Be a Light for Survivors
Your gift to Illuminate: Hope Shines Here ensures that survivors of domestic violence find safety, healing, and hope. Every contribution—no matter the size—helps us walk alongside families as they rebuild their lives free from violence.
💜 Make an Online Donation
Your immediate support provides safe shelter, counseling, and essential resources for survivors when they need it most.
You can further your impact by becoming a monthly donor while making a donation. Steady support means survivors can count on us today, tomorrow, and in the months ahead.
💜 Give at the Gala
If you’re attending Illuminate, raise your paddle or give online during the event to stand with survivors in a powerful way.
💜 Other Ways to Help
Interested in donating stock, making a planned gift, or becoming a sponsor? Contact us to explore how your generosity can leave a lasting legacy.
Give by Mail – Send Your Support
Prefer to mail your gift? Please send to:
Friendship Home
Attn: Illuminate Donations
PO Box 85358
Lincoln, NE 68501-5358
Checks payable to: Friendship Home
Your support ensures no one has to face abuse alone. Whether you give online, by mail, or by joining our campaign, you are part of the light that leads survivors to safety.
Become a Sponsor
When you sponsor Illuminate, you do more than support an event—you help light the way toward safety, healing, and hope for survivors of domestic violence. Every dollar raised through Illuminate directly supports the critical, life-saving services provided by Friendship Home, from safe shelter and advocacy to resources that empower survivors to rebuild their lives. Your partnership ensures that every survivor has a safe place to turn, and every family has the chance to thrive beyond violence. Together, we can create lasting change—and it starts with you.
As a sponsor, you gain unique marketing exposure to Friendship Home’s community of over 5,000 supporters. Friendship Home will promote your organization as an official sponsor in return for your support through event materials, social media blasts, and more. In addition to supporting survivors in our community, your organization’s name will be delivered to donors committed to supporting our mission, and you will have the opportunity to reach a new network of potential customers.
Sponsors are essential to our success! Please review the sponsorship levels and consider sponsoring Friendship Home’s brand-new fundraising event. Please contact us directly if you have any questions or want to discuss sponsorship packages.
Learn more: Illuminate Sponsorship Levels
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Union Bank & Trust
FMNE Insurance
Q2
Silver Sponsors
Denny and Arlene Van Horn
Home Builders Association of Lincoln
Five Points Bank
Nelnet
Bronze Sponsors
Assurity Life Insurance
Pinnacle Bank
West Gate Bank
Contact
Thank you for your interest in Illuminate in support of Friendship Home. We’d love to connect with you!
General Inquiries & Event Information
For questions about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or getting involved, please contact:
Danielle Jurgens
Angie Hilsabeck
Financial or Payment Inquiries
For questions regarding donations, invoices, or payment processing, please contact:
Stephanie Scheffler