Opening Doors to Education

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening

We're excited to invite you to the Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality's annual fundraising gala! Join us on Friday, September 25, for Abriendo Puertas a la Educación (Opening Doors to Education)—an inspiring evening celebrating the power of education, community, and opportunity.

Enjoy a memorable evening featuring a delicious dinner, exciting silent auction packages, a lively Cake Dash, music with a DJ, and the opportunity to connect with community leaders, local businesses, and supporters who are passionate about creating brighter futures for children and families.

Our Mission

The Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality partners with and advocates for Spanish-speaking families, schools, and the community to ensure equitable educational outcomes.

Our Vision

We envision a future where Spanish-speaking families with immigrant backgrounds live in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community where every child has equitable access to education, graduates prepared for success, and has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Why Your Attendance Matters

Your ticket is more than admission to a special evening—it is an investment in our community. Every ticket purchased helps provide:

• Bilingual early learning and kindergarten readiness programs
• Parent leadership and family engagement opportunities
• Educational resources for children and families
• Advocacy efforts that promote educational equity
• Programs that empower parents to support their children's academic success

Together, we can continue opening doors to education and opportunity for generations to come.

Celebrate, Connect, and Make an Impact

This gala is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible impact we've made together, honor the families we serve, and raise the critical funds needed to expand our programs. Whether you're attending with friends, family, colleagues, or your business, your support helps build a stronger, more equitable community.

We look forward to celebrating with you on September 25!

Take Advantage of our early bird discount - running now until August 25th! September 18th 2026!