Enchanted Village Gala Raises More Than $600,000 to Support Noah Homes
Compassionate care took center stage at our Enchanted Village Gala in early December, where attendees gathered together in our Community Center to raise funds to ensure the continued safety our residents. More than 150 guests attended the event, generously raising more than $600,000 for Noah Homes.
Now in its second year, the Enchanted Village Gala featured dazzling holiday lights, live jazz by The Soto Six, delicious appetizers and specialty cocktails, photos with Santa, and a touch of holiday magic. Popular live and silent auction items included high-end accessories, an Orlando vacation, local eats, staycations and VIP attractions, a tree adorned with glass snowflakes handcrafted by a Noah Homes parent, and much more. A surprise moment included a $50,000 donation from the Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation.
“Those who support Noah Homes, both financially and through volunteering, have the biggest hearts and an unmatched desire to transform the lives of adults with disabilities,” says Sandra Rocco-Melville, executive director of Noah Homes. “We are enormously grateful to every person who contributed to the success of the Enchanted Village Gala, which directly impacts the lives of the 90 folks who call Noah Homes home.”
Noah Homes relies on the support of donors, grantors, and volunteers to remain operational. Each year, the nonprofit operates at a $10,000 deficit per resident, which equates to 30 percent of its total operating expenses. The Enchanted Village Gala is one way to ensure an ongoing, high level of care for residents. Funds from this year’s gala will also support a road safety enhancement project at Noah Homes to maintain the ongoing safety of its residents.
To everyone who attended, donated, sponsored, underwrote, volunteered, and supported this event in countless ways—we could not have made this evening possible without you. Thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to Noah Homes.
If you would like to further support our mission as we close out the year, we invite you to make a year-end donation here.