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2026 Annual Gala

A PLACE TO BELONG

Thank you for an unforgettable evening.


On September 22, our community came together to celebrate belonging and support immigrant and refugee families building new lives in Arizona.


 We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, sponsored, and helped make the evening possible!

CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY - GALA HONOREES

KAREN TOBLER

SMITH TIEKEN FOUNDATION

KAREN TOBLER

A former Arizona Refugee Center board member and longtime champion of its mission, Karen’s heart for refugees began while volunteering and teaching English alongside her daughters. She has supported and encouraged ARC’s work from its earliest days.

JOY RODINO

SMITH TIEKEN FOUNDATION

KAREN TOBLER

Joy brings a lifetime of service to her work as an Arizona Refugee Center volunteer. A retired public interest attorney, she continues to use her legal experience to help ARC families navigate important family court documents.

SMITH TIEKEN FOUNDATION

SMITH TIEKEN FOUNDATION

SMITH TIEKEN FOUNDATION

A generous benefactor of Arizona Refugee Center, the Smith Tieken Foundation carries forward a family legacy of compassion and charitable giving. Their extraordinary giving has helped ARC continue welcoming and supporting refugee and immigrant families in our community.

GIVE THE GIFT OF BELONGING

The night may be over... but our impact continues! Your ONGOING SUPPORT HELPS MAKE OUR SERVICES POSSIBLE:

  • English Language Education
  • Employment Assistance
  • Youth Mentoring & Enrichment
  • Women's Empowerment Programs
  • Family support & Case Management

missed the gala? you can still help!


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