Building Bridges Gala

The 2025 Building Bridges Gala was a night to remember! Taking place on Ford Field on May 8, 2025, we celebrated with 800 of our closest friends to raise critical funds and awareness of our mission to end chronic homelessness in Detroit. Together, we raised $1.7m that has gone to work immediately to ensure our friends experiencing homelessness have the support and resources they need to heal and live dignified lives.

Whether you kicked a field goal, bought a raffle ticket for the Ford Bronco, or joined us in the Lions Locker Room for the VIP reception, thank you for making this night so impactful. Endless thanks to all of the sponsors who made this night possible, to Rhonda Walker for being our wonderful emcee, and to everyone who joined us. You are changing lives, and we are so grateful for you! 

Every year, we honor people or organizations that have made an immense impact to improve lives and uplift those struggling on the margins of society. It is our pleasure to announce that the 2025 Building Bridges Honorees are Arthur Jemison, Executive Director of the Detroit Housing Commission, and Lear Corporation, a global automotive supplier with a long history of community engagement and investment. This award was established to honor people and organizations who share PFC’s values of serving and empowering others, especially the poor and marginalized.

Want to join us for the 2026 Building Bridges Gala? Stay tuned for more information, including opportunities, purchasing tickets, donating auction items, volunteering and other ways to get involved. The Building Bridges Gala will take place in Spring 2026 – exact date TBD.

To learn more, please contact Carmen Szurpicki, Director of Philanthropy, at carmen@pfc.org or 313-964-2823 ext. 210.