Celebrate fifty years of support for survivors of domestic abuse! Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse invites you to our 50th Anniversary Celebration!
This event will honor the powerful movement our community has built over five decades to support the safety and healing of people experiencing domestic violence. Be part of a special ceremony recognizing the people, programs, and partnerships that shaped the past and are guiding the way for the future.
Featuring a one-of-a-kind celebration directed by Susan Claassen, showcasing award-winning musical artists Rob Boone, Christine Vivona, Betsy Kruse Craig, Armen Dirtadian, Molly McKasson, and Crystal Stark. Hosted by the comedy duo “Mols and Suz,” who entertained at the Center’s opening in 1975, the ensemble will pay musical tribute to Emerge’s “Golden” 50-year history.
Sunday, September 28, 2025
The ASDB Berger Performing Arts Center
1200 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745
Registration: 2:30 p.m.
Program & Award Ceremony: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Reception & Raffle Auction: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Buy Tickets
Your $50 event ticket will include the reception, entertainment, and the option to participate in a raffle auction. All event proceeds will go toward sustaining Emerge services like emergency shelter, 24/7 crisis hotline, housing stabilization assistance, and more.
As part of our commitment to honoring Indigenous communities and uplifting the truths of survivors, we are proud to partner with Indivisible Tohono to display the Red Dress art installation in remembrance of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Relatives.
Get Involved
Emerge is proud to share other opportunities to take part in marking our community’s fifty year legacy of support for survivors. Learn more about how individuals, businesses, and community groups can help safeguard vital services for survivors for years to come.
Individuals: 50 For A Safer Future
We’re calling on 350 community members at each giving level to donate, engage in peer-to-peer fundraising, and encourage their friends, families, and colleagues to support Emerge. Together, we can ensure that every survivor has the support they need to heal and thrive. Every contribution makes an impact. Whether you can give $5, $25, $100, or more, it all adds up to a safer community for survivors.
How you can give:
No matter your capacity to give, every dollar makes a difference. Choose a level that works for you:
- $5 x 50 people = $250
- $10 x 50 people = $500
- $25 x 50 people = $1,250
- $50 x 50 people = $5,000
- $100 x 50 people = $5,000
- $250 x 50 people = $12,500
- $1,000 x 50 people = $50,000
- Or any amount you can give.
How to Get Involved:
- Donate: Every dollar counts!
- Fundraise: Set up a peer-to-peer fundraiser and invite your network to give.
Together, we can raise over $113,250 to support survivors and create pathways to safety and healing.
Your Gift Ensures Survivors Have Access To:
- 24-hour multilingual hotline support for survivors seeking safety
- Emergency shelter for individuals and families fleeing violence
- Lay legal services to help survivors navigate the legal system
- Housing stabilization assistance to support survivors with securing safe
housing and becoming independent - Community education & prevention programs to address the root causes of
violence in our community
Contact us to find out more about how you can help Emerge celebrate 50 years of service while supporting survivors in our community: [email protected]
So far, we have raised $69,350 towards our $113,250 goal, which is 61% of the total!
Corporations: Invest In A Future Free From Abuse
For 50 years, Emerge has been a leader in providing safety and healing for survivors of domestic abuse. Now, we’re inviting 50 corporate partners to join our mission and help raise $100K for our critical programs. With your support, we can continue offering essential services to nearly 6,000 people each year, including emotional support, safety planning, lay legal advocacy, shelter, housing stabilization, and men’s education programs.
This milestone anniversary is a time to reflect on the progress we’ve made and the critical work ahead. Domestic abuse continues to affect thousands in our community, and as we mark 50 years of impact, we need corporate partners now more than ever to sustain and expand crucial services—ensuring a future where safety and healing are always within reach.
Join the Movement – Become One of 50 Investors
To commemorate this milestone, we are calling on 50 corporate partners to invest in safety and healing by helping us raise $100,000 in support of survivors between now and December. As a partner, your investment ensures that every survivor has access to safety, resources, and healing year-round. Thanks to Tucson Electric
Power’s corporate partnership, we are launching this campaign with $25,000 already committed! At our 50th Anniversary Celebration in September, we will recognize and celebrate our partners by announcing the total funds raised to date.
Your Impact & Partner Recognition
Corporate partners who join this initiative will receive:
- Recognition on our website, social media, and e-newsletter
- Special acknowledgment at our 50th Anniversary Celebration in September
- Opportunities to showcase your commitment to survivors
Why Support Emerge?
- 50 Years of Proven Impact: Five decades of unwavering support for survivors
- Collaborative Partnership: Align your brand with a mission-driven organization dedicated to healing and safety.
- Meaningful Change: Your investment directly contributes to creating a future free from abuse.
Together, we can build a safer, more compassionate community. To learn more or to commit your support, contact Karina Valle at [email protected].
Corporate Partners
Together, we have raised $35,250 towards our $100,000 target, which is 35% of the goal!
Community Fundraisers: Help Increase Safety
When our community comes together, we create change. That’s why we’re inviting 50 businesses, churches, and groups to help raise $50,000 in honor of our 50th anniversary.
Be Part of the Movement
From now through December 2025, your organization can make a difference by:
- Organizing fundraisers (such as benefit events, pledge campaigns, or matching gifts)
- Hosting donation drives (focused on monetary contributions)
Together, We Can Create Safety and Healing
Your support ensures survivors have continued access to our full continuum of services, including safety planning, lay legal advocacy, housing stabilization assistance, support groups, emergency shelter, hotline, and more.
Exclusive Recognition for Participants
- Social media shoutouts
- Listing on our website
- Invitation to our 50th Anniversary Celebration in September
How to Get Started
- Sign up to participate by visiting: https://emergecenter.org/give/communityfundraisers/
- Spread the word! Encourage other businesses and groups to join the movement.
50 For $50K Community Fundraisers/Partners
Event Highlights
Recognize the incredible contributions of community organizations and volunteers
Hear directly from the visionary women who came together in 1975 to form what is now Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse
Reflect on our impact and future with remarks from Emerge’s leadership on the state of the organization and our path forward
Questions? Contact us.
For questions about registration or corporate partnerships for the 50th Anniversary Celebration event, please contact Josué Romero at 520-750-7211 or [email protected].
Corporate Partners
