🦃 Embrace Monroe Presents: Friendsgiving Dinner 2025 🌈

Join us for a heartwarming evening of community, food, and love at this annual fundraiser built around family of all ages! 🌈🍽️

GREAT NEWS! We've had a few supporters who want to help pay for food so thanks to their generosity, we can now offer kids under 5 years free AND...

Buy One Adult Ticket and get an Adult ticket ($20) or student ticket ($10) free! No codes needed! Just select the Buy One Get One Ticket option at checkout!

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An LGBTQ+ Friendsgiving Dinner & Celebration

📅 Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
🕖 Time: Doors open at 5:00 PM and silent basket auction starts immediately. Dinner starts at 6:00 PM. Raffle drawings will be at 7:30 PM with festivities ending at 8:00 PM.
📍 Location: Quality Inn, 1225 N. Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly & All Ages Welcome | 🎉 Games, music, & gratitude | 💬 Good vibes, delicious food, and chosen family feels

🥂 Celebrate Chosen Family 💖

Join Embrace Monroe for a night of food, laughter, gratitude, and queer joy. Whether you’re flying solo, bringing your crew, or meeting new friends for the first time—this table is set for you.

Our Friendsgiving Dinner is a full holiday meal (with a vegan & gluten-free option upon request), community-led entertainment, and heartfelt connection.

🎟️ Tickets

$20 Adults | $10 Students (5-18 yrs old) | Under 5 yrs is free
Includes full buffet dinner, dessert bar, and drinks.
All proceeds support Embrace Monroe’s year-round LGBTQ+ programming.

🍂 What to Expect 💖

🥘 Buffet holiday meal (with a vegan & gluten-free option)
🎨 DIY art projects
📸 Photo booth with props and flair
🎟️ Fundraising Raffles (baskets, head & tails, 50/50 etc.)

💬 Let’s Gather With Pride

Come as you are. Bring who you love. Share a meal with those who see you.

🎟️ Reserve your seat now—space is limited!

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For questions or to inquire about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, email us at donate@embracemonroe.org

Hosted with love by Embrace Monroe — creating safe, celebratory spaces for our LGBTQ+ family across Monroe County

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