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the 10 year gala · october 22, 2026

WOW, what a night.

Thank you for celebrating 10 incredible years of Friendship Circle with us. Nearly 600 friends, families, volunteers, supporters and community leaders came together in one room, and made the evening truly unforgettable.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us build a community where individuals of all abilities are welcomed, included and celebrated.

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10 Year Gala Recap 1

10

Years of Friendship in Las Vegas

600

Friends, families and supporters together in one room

700+

Photos capturing the evening

relive the evening

The whole night, in one video

The reunions, the speeches and the joy in the room. Watch our official Gala recap video.

the grand finale

Shine My Light

Our 10-year anniversary music video was the evening’s special finale. In case you missed it, or want to feel it all over again, watch it here.

photo highlights

Moments from the evening

A few favorites from the night. Browse the full gallery of 700+ photos to find yourself, your family and your friends.

The ballroom set for Friendship Circle of Las Vegas’s 10 Year GalaA speaker at the 10 Years of Friendship podiumThe 10 Years of Friendship gala celebration on the main screenA family at the gala photo wallNearly 600 guests filling the room at the 10 Year GalaGuests at the gala photo wallGuests at the Friendship Kitchen display during the galaGuests laughing during the gala programA speaker addressing guests from the stageHonorees on stage at the 10 Year GalaFriends gathered at their table during the gala
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what comes next

Building the next decade of Friendship

While we celebrated the past 10 years, we’re even more excited about what comes next. These are the big dreams we’re building toward, together.

Expanding our programsMore programs, more friends and more ways for individuals of all abilities to belong.
Friendship CaféA welcoming space where inclusion is part of everyday community life.
Friendship KitchenGrowing the volunteer cooking program that brings our community together.Learn more →
A permanent Friendship CenterA home of our own, where friendship and inclusion can continue to grow.
Support the next decade

with gratitude

So much more to come

Thank you again for celebrating this milestone with us and, more importantly, for being part of the Friendship Circle family. Have questions, comments, ideas or feedback from the Gala? We’d love to hear from you.

Rabbi Levi & Nechama Harlig
and Team Friendship Circle

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