Published: May 14, 2026

You're invited on Saturday, May 30 to Keeping Our Promise's annual Road to Resilience Gala: Rooted in Community, held at the Irondequoit Country Club. This special evening celebrates the enduring partnership between our faith community and the Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa families who have made Rochester home, and raises vital funds to support the 190 families still navigating the challenges of housing, employment, and stability. The night will feature keynote speaker Shawn VanDiver of AfghanEvac, remarks by emcee Brighton Town Supervisor Bill Moehle, inspiring family stories, dinner, and a live auction with travel experiences to destinations including Greece, Iceland, Scotland, and an Alaska cruise. Tickets and sponsorship information are available at keepingourpromise.org.