Hosted by Pursuing Wellness • Benefitting Voices Against Sexual Assault
Where healing meets hope—and hope becomes action.
Why This Luncheon
Too many women carry silent doubt after seasons of harm and hardship. Confidence can be rebuilt.
At the Pursuing Confidence Luncheon, we gather to honor resilience, restore dignity, and fund real healing through Voices Against Sexual Assault’s survivor programs.
What makes this event different
Trauma-informed programming (no graphic stories)
Skills & mindset moments from the PURSUE framework
Survivor-centered, dignity-first giving opportunities
Program Highlights
Pursuing Confidence Mini-Teaching – A live introduction to the PURSUE framework (Purpose, Unlock, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Unshakable Confidence, Elevate).
Guest Speakers (1–2) – Short, powerful talks on confidence after trauma and community-based healing.
“I AM Becoming…” Moment – A dignified participant panel reading one sentence each (future-focused).
The Wall of Becoming – A live, participatory art/giving activation.
Silent Auction + Sponsor Spotlight – Wellness-forward baskets and community partners.
Schedule (Run of Show)
11:00 AM Check-In & Welcome Reception
11:25 AM Lunch Service
11:35 AM Pursuing Confidence Mini-Teaching (PURSUE)
11:45 AM Table Conversation Prompt
12:00 PM Guest Speaker #1
12:15 PM “I AM Becoming…” Panel
12:25 PM Guest Speaker #2
12:35 PM Fundraising Moment & Wall of Becoming
12:45 PM Silent Auction/Raffle Winners
12:55 PM Closing & Call to Action
1:00 PM Event Concludes
Tickets & Tables
Individual Ticket: $100
Bring a Friend (2 tickets): $175
Sponsor a Survivor Seat: $100
Sponsor Table of 8: $1,000
Give What You Can: Custom gift to Voices Against SA
Fund the Mission (Impact Grid)
Your gift funds real programs through Voices Against Sexual Assault:
$25 — Confidence workbook for one participant
$75 — Workshop seat for one survivor
$300 — One month of a 10-week support pathway
$750 — Full 10-week survivor journey
About the Hosts & Beneficiary
Pursuing Wellness (Host) – A community of coaching and care focused on whole-person health—emotional, spiritual, and relational—through evidence-informed coaching, groups, and workshops.
Voices Against Sexual Assault (Beneficiary) – A nonprofit providing survivor-centered groups, retreats, and resources that restore dignity and equip long-term healing.
Sponsor the Luncheon
Sponsorship Tiers
Courage Sponsor – $1,500: Premier table of 8, logo on step-and-repeat, stage mention, social tags, funds 2 survivor journeys.
Strength Sponsor – $1,000: Preferred table of 8, logo on program & site, social tags, funds 1 survivor journey + 1 month.
Hope Sponsor – $500: Half-table (4), name listing, funds 4 workshop seats.
In-Kind (auction items, venue décor, printing, photography) welcome.
Silent Auction & The Wall of Becoming
Bid on wellness-forward baskets (spa, fitness, coffee & journaling, date night).
Add your word to the Wall of Becoming by giving $10 (your word), $25 (sponsor a word), or $100 (sponsor a row).
FAQs
Is this appropriate for all audiences?
Yes—programming is survivor-centered and trauma-informed. Sensitive topics will be discussed
I can’t attend—can I still give?
Absolutely. Use the Donate Now button to fund a survivor’s journey.
Are tickets tax-deductible?
As a general rule, if you purchase a ticket to a fundraising event and attend the event, the IRS only allows a tax deduction for the portion of the ticket price for which you received nothing of tangible value in return.
Accessibility & Dietary Needs
Venue is accessible; note dietary needs at checkout.