IMAA’s 2026 Pearl Gala Annual Fundraiser

Many Journeys, One American Story – Building Bridges to a Better Tomorrow

Friday, October 30, 2026 • 5:30 PM
J.Powers Event Center at Hilton Rochester

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the journeys, resilience, and contributions of refugees and immigrants who help make our community stronger.

IMAA’s 2026 Pearl Gala brings together community members, business leaders, partners, and friends for an evening of connection, celebration, and purpose—all in support of IMAA’s mission.

One Community. Many Journeys. A Shared Future.

Every journey carries a story—a story of courage, perseverance, hope, and new beginnings.

This year’s Pearl Gala celebrates the many paths that bring us together and the shared American story we continue to build as neighbors, families, businesses, and communities.

Throughout the evening, guests will have an opportunity to connect with others, hear meaningful stories, celebrate the people who make our community extraordinary, and support IMAA’s work with refugees and immigrants throughout Rochester and Southeast Minnesota.

Your Presence Makes a Difference

The Pearl Gala is more than an annual fundraiser. It is an investment in people and possibilities.

Your support helps IMAA continue providing programs and services that empower individuals and families as they establish new lives, overcome barriers, achieve greater independence, and become active members of our community.

Whether you attend as an individual, bring a table of friends or colleagues, become a sponsor, or support the Gala in another way, you are helping build bridges to a better tomorrow.

Join Us for the 2026 Pearl Gala

Friday, October 30, 2026
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
J.Powers Event Center at Hilton Rochester

Celebrating Our Community

Thank You to Our 2026 Pearl Gala Sponsors & Partners

The Pearl Gala would not be possible without the generosity of businesses, organizations, community partners, and individuals who believe in IMAA’s mission.

We are deeply grateful to our 2026 sponsors for helping us build a stronger, more welcoming community.

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!

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