In the foreground, two figures are depicted under a tree with falling leaves, while the background features text announcing a "Fund & Friend Raiser" event on October 14, 2026, with the tagline "Tomorrow Needs You."

Broken People Peer Support

LXCL:Join us for an unforgettable evening of hope, connection, and powerful stories at the Bissell Tree House. Your ticket includes admission to the Broken People Fund &amp; Friend Raiser, a selection of desserts, and beverages including coffee, soda, chocolate milk, and juice. Please note: Dinner will not be served. Come for dessert. Come for the stories. Come for the people. And be part of creating more comebacks in our community... ...because Tomorrow needs you.

General Admission

An evening about hope, connection, and what can happen when we choose to care.Join us at the beautiful Bissell Tree House for the Broken People Fund &amp; Friend Raiser, an evening of powerful stories, meaningful connection, laughter, honesty, and hope. Doors open at 6:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to check in, connect with friends, explore the Tree House, and enjoy desserts and beverages, including coffee, soda, chocolate milk, and juice. Please note that dinner will not be served. At 7:00 PM, we&#39;ll gather for an inspiring program featuring real stories from people who have experienced brokenness, a look at how Broken People Peer Support is showing up for hurting people, and a vision for reaching even more people in the years ahead.But this night isn&#39;t just about Broken People.It&#39;s about all of us. We believe ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference simply by noticing the people around them, choosing compassion, and being willing to step into someone else&#39;s story. Yes, this is a fundraiser. But even more than that, it&#39;s a friend raiser. Come for dessert. Come for the stories. Come for the people. And leave inspired to help create more comebacks... ...because Tomorrow needs you.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for purchasing your ticket to the Broken People Fund &amp; Friend Raiser! We&rsquo;re grateful you&rsquo;ve chosen to spend this evening with us. This night is about more than raising money. It&rsquo;s about people, stories, hope, and what can happen when we choose to notice and show up for one another. We can&rsquo;t wait to share it with you.<h3 fr-original-style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🚗 IMPORTANT: Parking &amp; Getting to the Tree House</h3>Please park for FREE in the John Ball Zoo parking lot.From there, walk through the zoo entrance and head to the tram pickup area. The tram will take you up the hill to the Bissell Tree House. Tram service begins at 6:00 PM. Each tram holds approximately 30 guests, and the ride to the top takes about 5&ndash;10 minutes. Because everyone needs to ride the tram to the Tree House, please plan to arrive early. Our program begins promptly at 7:00 PM, and we don&rsquo;t want you to miss the beginning of the evening!<h3 fr-original-style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Event Details</h3>Broken People Fund &amp; Friend Raiser 📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 🕖 Program begins at 7:00 PM 📍 Bissell Tree House at John Ball Zoo 1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Come ready for an evening of connection, powerful stories, and a reminder that ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference in someone&rsquo;s life. ...because Tomorrow Needs You. See you there!Joseph Reid Founder &amp; Executive Director Broken People Peer Support <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:joe@broken-people.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">joe@broken-people.org</a> <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.broken-people.org/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.broken-people.org</a>

An evening about hope, connection, and what can happen when we choose to care.Join us at the beautiful Bissell Tree House for the Broken People Fund &amp; Friend Raiser, an evening of powerful stories, meaningful connection, laughter, honesty, and hope. Doors open at 6:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to check in, connect with friends, explore the Tree House, and enjoy desserts and beverages, including coffee, soda, chocolate milk, and juice. Please note that dinner will not be served. At 7:00 PM, we'll gather for an inspiring program featuring real stories from people who have experienced brokenness, a look at how Broken People Peer Support is showing up for hurting people, and a vision for reaching even more people in the years ahead.But this night isn't just about Broken People.It's about all of us. We believe ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference simply by noticing the people around them, choosing compassion, and being willing to step into someone else's story. Yes, this is a fundraiser. But even more than that, it's a friend raiser. Come for dessert. Come for the stories. Come for the people. And leave inspired to help create more comebacks... ...because Tomorrow needs you.

Broken People Peer Support

Fund & Friend Raiser Gala | General Admission

1300 Fulton St W

General Admission

$50

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