Rooted in Community
MinKwon Center Annual Gala, Celebrating 42 Years of Community Action
Dear Friend,
This year, MinKwon Center for Community Action will celebrate its 42nd anniversary with our gala, “Rooted In Community.” As we honor our past achievements and look towards our future, we invite you to partner with us for our 42nd Anniversary Gala, which will take place on October 22, 2026 at the Riverside Church in Morningside Heights. Our 42nd year celebration provides a moment to reflect on our collective journey — the challenges we've faced, the victories we've won, and the work that lies ahead. It’s also a time to recommit ourselves to serving and empowering our community, especially in times of uncertainty.
Together we build America’s future.
MinKwon’s 42nd Anniversary Gala will bring together over 200 attendees. With your support, MinKwon can continue to provide our community members with free-of-cost services and programming, in addition to advocacy and organizing efforts throughout the New York Metropolitan area. As a sponsor, you will help us (1) advocate for those who fall through the gaps in our society, (2) provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services, (3) strengthen MinKwon’s infrastructure and grow as an organization, and (4) dream big about our future.
We invite you to join us in cultivating a culture of community action with a sponsorship that helps enrich our community. For any inquiries, please write to gala@minkwon.org or call (718) 460-5600 x315.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and spirit of giving.
In Solidarity,
Yu Soung Mun, President
Yoon Ji Kim, Executive Director
$500 - Gala Tickets
*Nonprofit rate is available upon request. For more information or questions, please contact gala@minkwon.org.
Sponsorship Rates
$40,000
Diamond Sponsorship
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Congratulatory Video Message Played During Gala Program
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Opportunity to Present on Stage during the Gala
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Podium Recognition during Gala Program
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Featured Logo Placement On Event Banner
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Full Page Ad in Gala Journal (Print and Digital)
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Recognition on event website and social media
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Two (2) tables of 10 seats
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Standing Up For Justice Awardees
Hands Off NYC, for its courageous grassroots leadership in protecting immigrant communities and standing against harmful immigration enforcement. Over the past year, MinKwon has been proud to work alongside Hands Off NYC in defending our communities.
AAPI New Jersey, for its steadfast partnership and commitment to strengthening Asian American and Korean American communities across New Jersey. Over the past two years, AAPI New Jersey and MinKwon have collaborated closely on civic engagement, community outreach, and initiatives that connect and empower AAPI communities.
2026 Gala Host Committee
Andrew Dongkyu Park
Becky Belcore
Byung Ho Kang
Chul Pak & Michelle Pak
Jeehae Fischer
Jennifer Kim & Robert Tung
Jung Woo Kim
Junwoo Kang
Kyong Hui Lee
Myoungmi Kim
Quinn Rhi
Rev. Wontae Cho
Stephanie Park
Sungok Lee
Sussan Lee
William Juhn
Winnie Cho
Yang Sun Park
Yeseul Do
Yong Chun Rim
Yoon Ji Kim
Yu Soung Mun & Heesook Kim