The 2nd Annual Home for the Holidays Gala
On Friday, November 21, 2025, the Greater Lafayette community will once again come together in compassion and celebration to make safe, stable housing for all a reality. LTHC Homeless Services is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Home for the Holidays Gala, an evening of transformational philanthropy, connection, and community leadership in action.
Last year, the inaugural gala raised over $200,000 in critical funding, a powerful reflection of what’s possible when a community says yes to ending homelessness. It was an evening filled with laughter, generosity, and heartfelt testimony; and this year’s event promises to deepen that impact even further. This is more than a fundraiser. This is a call to awaken the shared values that make Lafayette strong: empathy, action, and the belief that everyone deserves a place to call home.
Guests can look forward to a chef-crafted dinner designed to delight; a bar featuring curated cocktails, wine and beer selections; exclusive travel packages and silent auction experiences artfully presented by Kelly Russell of Artisan Auctions; a soundscape for dancing the night away by Rat Pak Mobile DJs; local stories of transformation and hope from individuals impacted by LTHC’s services; and a renewed collective promise that everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
As housing costs rise and the number of those in crisis continues to grow, LTHC’s mission has never been more urgent. With over 35 years of service, LTHC remains the regional leader in helping individuals, families, and veterans move from homelessness to housing.
“Our guests walk through our doors carrying stories of trauma, resilience, and hope,” said Jennifer Layton, President and CEO of LTHC Homeless Services. “When this community shows up, not just with dollars, but with belief, we see lives transform. The Home for the Holidays Gala is a moment to celebrate that power. It’s not just an evening event, it’s a movement.”
Whether you attended last year or are just discovering what’s possible when generosity meets purpose, this is your moment to be part of lasting change. Dress up. Show up. Be moved. Be moved to act.
No one should be left in the dark, and together we can light up Lafayette.