
imagine a day gala
Newhouse gala
imagine a day… without domestic violence
The 2025 Imagine a Day Gala on November 8, 2025, was an incredible success, with 1,300 people in attendance! Guests gathered at the Loews Hotel and enjoyed an inspiring night with live entertainment, live and silent auctions, a delicious meal, and powerful speakers with stories of survival and healing. We are thrilled to announce that the gala raised another record-breaking total of more than $1.1M in life-transforming funds for survivors and families served at Newhouse. This number greatly contributes to the over $5M it takes to operate our shelter and deliver lifesaving services annually.
Save the Date for the 2026 Imagine a Day Gala on November 7, 2026 at Loews Kansas City Hotel!
Thank you to our event chairs + honorary chairs!
From planning, to fundraising, to event-night magic, these dedicated individuals poured their hearts into making our biggest fundraiser of the year a record-breaking success. A special thank you to our Event Co-Chairs for your incredible leadership and countless hours behind the scenes!

2025 Event Chairs:
Annemijn Steele, Copaken Brooks
Michaela Marine, McFarland Law Group
Lindsey Murphy, ECCO Select

Domestic violence is complex and requires an ecosystem of transformative services. No one person or program can solve abuse; it takes a village. These ten Honorary Chairs of the 2025 Imagine a Day Gala reflect that ecosystem—city leaders, medical care, housing, legal support, and more—united to help families today and heal generations tomorrow. Thank you to these inspiring leaders for helping survivors build a future free of abuse!
From left to right:
Destiny Bounds, Founder of Bounds Law
Dr. Michelle Robin, Founder of Your Wellness Connection
Melesa Johnson, Jackson County Prosecutor
Terrell Jolly, Founder of Integrity Capital Management
Brandy McCombs, Founder and CEO at IBC Carpentry
Robyn Schmitz, Owner of High Prairie Outdoors
Dr. Rebecca Baumgartner, Senior Vice President, People and Operations, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Moben Mirza, Chair of Urology at the University of Kansas Health System
Dr. Nicole Price, CEO of Lively Paradox
Ryana Parks-Shaw, Kansas City, MO Mayor Pro Tem
2025 Gala Photos
See more photos on our Facebook album.









Questions? Email Julie.








