4th Annual Hopes & Dreams Gala

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Impact

Date: Friday, June 13, 2025

Time:

• VIP Experience: 5:30 PM
• General Admission: 6:30 PM
• Evening Concludes: 11:30 PM

Location: Saint John’s Resort 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, MI 48170

The Living and Learning Story: A Decade of Hope, Growth, and Transformation

What began as a mother’s dream has blossomed into a beacon of hope for hundreds of families across Michigan. Ten years ago, founder Rachelle Vartanian saw a gap in services for individuals with different abilities. As both a special education teacher and a mother of a son with autism, she understood firsthand the challenges families faced in finding affordable, accessible programs that could help their loved ones thrive.

From Dream to Reality Starting with just seven participants meeting weekly at the Farmington Public Library, Living and Learning Enrichment Center has grown into a groundbreaking 12-acre campus on the Novi/Northville border. But this isn’t just about buildings – it’s about building lives.

What Makes Us Different

Living and Learning goes beyond traditional programs. We believe in:

• Real-world skill development
• Meaningful employment opportunities
• Genuine social connections
• Community integration
• Individual empowerment

Meet Our Community

Every day, we witness remarkable transformations:

• Young adults gaining their first paid employment
• Individuals moving into independent living
• Friendships forming and flourishing
• Parents seeing their children’s dreams become reality
• Communities becoming more inclusive and understanding

Looking to the Future

As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re not just looking back – we’re looking forward. With your support, we’re expanding our programs, enhancing our facilities, and reaching more individuals who can benefit from our services.

Join Our Journey

The Hopes & Dreams Gala is more than an event – it’s an opportunity to be part of something transformative. Every ticket purchased, every sponsorship secured, every auction item donated helps write the next chapter in someone’s success story.