Thank you for supporting me as a Star Dancer for Lumina Nights: Dancing With Our Stars, a fundraising event benefiting Lumina Alliance, on April 12th-13th! I am raising money for Lumina Alliance to support their essential services, like Emergency Shelter, which is near and dear to my heart. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in the lives of survivors, their family members, and our community at large.
As you may know, Lumina Alliance provides an array of vital services for victims of sexual and intimate partner violence in SLO County. I am committed to helping survivors find hope, healing, and empowerment. Please join me by donating today!
I also hope to see you at the event! If you’d like to see me bust a move on the dance floor, please purchase a ticket to either Friday or Saturday night and be prepared to cheer for yours truly. Thank you for your support of Lumina Alliance and of me! Your kindness, encouragement, and donations will go a long way in uplifting me during this new experience.
About the Star:
James (Jim) Brescia is the San Luis Obispo County Superintendent of Schools, a college instructor, a local performing artist, and a six-time Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. Dr. Brescia supports several arts organizations, serves on the board of Opera San Luis Obispo, enjoys mentoring aspiring leaders, and consistently supports agencies such as Lumina Alliance that promote violence prevention, education, and public policy. Dr. Brescia’s writing and research interests include employee recruitment and retention, arts integration in our schools, school leadership, and fiscal leadership. Dr. Brescia has peer-reviewed numerous articles published in national and international journals.
A public servant, Jim has requested that all donations provided towards his campaign as a Star Dancer for the Lumina Nights: Dancing With Our Stars event be evenly redistributed on the final night of the event to his fellow Star Dancers. Jim’s campaign and support of Lumina Alliance will focus on the Emergency Shelters program, a life-changing and life-saving program that provides a safe and confidential location. Guests of the shelters and their families are offered empowerment-focused advocacy, self-sufficiency services, and therapy. Services are free of charge to any survivor of intimate partner violence.
Event Details:
The spectacular Lumina Nights featuring Dancing with Our Stars will be an evening filled with music, wine, dining, and dancing at the beautiful Thousand Hills Ranch in Pismo Beach. Join us for this memorable event featuring "Dancing With Our Stars" and celebrate our Star Dancers making an impact in the movement to end gender-based violence. Patrons will enjoy a gourmet dinner, premium wine and beer, and exciting performances.
Where: Thousand Hills Ranch
When: April 12 & 13, 2023
Dress: Formal or Cocktail attire
Interested in sponsoring this event? Learn about our sponsorship levels and contact our volunteer Sponsorship Chair, Lisa Mackenzie, at lmackenzie@luminaalliance.org to discuss which level would best fit your business.
ABOUT LUMINA ALLIANCE
As of July 1, 2021, San Luis Obispo County’s two most trusted organizations dedicated to ending sexual assault and intimate partner violence merged into one larger organization, Lumina Alliance.
Our mission is to empower those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence through innovative advocacy, healing, and prevention programs. Services include 24/7 crisis and information line, case management, restraining order assistance, legal assistance, accompaniment and advocacy, emergency shelters, transitional housing, individual and group therapy, and robust prevention education. You can contribute to our mission and have a great time by supporting our events as an attendee, sponsor, or volunteer.
