Visible Men Academy Raises Over $260,000 at the Shine On! Dream Big Gala

The Giving Coast

Visible Men Academy (VMA) hosted an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating the  potential of the young men they serve and the community that helps them thrive at the Shine On! Drean Big  Gala on May 8 at The Ora. The event raised more than $260,000 to support VMA’s academic excellence,  mentorship and leadership development, enrichment programs for their students, and opportunities that  help their boys grow into confident young men of character. The evening presented a powerful program of inspiring stories from VMA students, speakers, and video  highlighting the transformational work happening every day at VMA. For more information about Visible Men Academy and its programs, visit vmacademy.org.

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