Liberation Arts Foundation to host Fifth Annual Liberated Flow Charity Art Gala
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Liberation Arts Foundation will be hosting its Fifth Annual Liberated Flow Charity Art Gala in December, benefitting local nonprofits that aim to end homelessness in Richmond. 8News got an inside look at all that the gala will entail. In the morning of Friday, Nov 22, 8News Anchors Delaney Hall and Autumn Childress spoke with Liberation Arts Foundation's president and co-founder, Tiara Green and Mandy Herbert, HomeAgain's executive director, to learn more. Green said Liberated Arts Foundation began as a passion project created by herself and her husband, David Marion, who is an artist. Green said the organization aims to meet the needs of folks in the greater Richmond area with a focus on art. "Art is a powerful tool of communication, so we decided to do this in 2019 and it took off. In 2022, we established the foundation," Green said. Green explained that attendees at the gala can expect to enjoy art, music and food, with proceeds going to those in need. "You can expect a night of art, we have some amazing artists lined up every year. We have about 20 artists who participate, and we have their work on display. We have amazing music, we also have a good dinner, so we ask that people come out and enjoy the night, and it's all for a good cause," Green said. Green added that the event supports nonprofit organizations in Richmond, such as HomeAgain, which are focused on ending homelessness. Herbert also described Home Again's work and its history in the Richmond area. "Home Again has been in the Richmond area for over 40 years," Herbert said. "This past year, we supported 500 individuals, and over 254 of those achieved permanent, stable housing. And of those, 92% have stayed successfully housed. Our work is far from over, though. In January 2024, a group took a point in time count, and there were 475 individuals who were still unsheltered." This year's gala has a formal dress code. It will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond. Kelli Lemon is hosting, and music will be provided by DJ Rayvon. For more information and to grab your ticket, visit the organization's website.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Liberation Arts Foundation will be hosting its Fifth Annual Liberated Flow Charity Art Gala in December, benefitting local nonprofits that aim to end homelessness in Richmond. 8News got an inside look at all that the gala will entail.
In the morning of Friday, Nov 22, 8News Anchors Delaney Hall and Autumn Childress spoke with Liberation Arts Foundation's president and co-founder, Tiara Green and Mandy Herbert, HomeAgain's executive director, to learn more.
Green said Liberated Arts Foundation began as a passion project created by herself and her husband, David Marion, who is an artist. Green said the organization aims to meet the needs of folks in the greater Richmond area with a focus on art.
"Art is a powerful tool of communication, so we decided to do this in 2019 and it took off. In 2022, we established the foundation," Green said.
Green explained that attendees at the gala can expect to enjoy art, music and food, with proceeds going to those in need.
"You can expect a night of art, we have some amazing artists lined up every year. We have about 20 artists who participate, and we have their work on display. We have amazing music, we also have a good dinner, so we ask that people come out and enjoy the night, and it's all for a good cause," Green said.
Green added that the event supports nonprofit organizations in Richmond, such as HomeAgain, which are focused on ending homelessness.
Herbert also described Home Again's work and its history in the Richmond area.
"Home Again has been in the Richmond area for over 40 years," Herbert said. "This past year, we supported 500 individuals, and over 254 of those achieved permanent, stable housing. And of those, 92% have stayed successfully housed. Our work is far from over, though. In January 2024, a group took a point in time count, and there were 475 individuals who were still unsheltered."
This year's gala has a formal dress code. It will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond. Kelli Lemon is hosting, and music will be provided by DJ Rayvon. For more information and to grab your ticket, visit the organization's website.
