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MCAH’s 35th Emerald Anniversary Gala & Silent Auction

 

 Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness Invites you to the

35th Emerald Anniversary Gala & Silent Auction

Date: March 19, 2026 | 5:30 PM

Location: Doubletree Hotel, Lansing, Michigan

Audience: 100+ housing and homelessness leaders, advocates, policymakers, and corporate partners

Why Should You Attend?

This milestone sit down dinner and silent auction will celebrate MCAH’s statewide impact, honor the partners who have fueled our progress, and cast a vision for Michigan’s housing future.

 

Sponsor Information Available

Your sponsorship helps strengthen Michigan’s homelessness response system — turning compassion into action and impact statewide.  For more information, contact Robert O’Hara at rohara@mihomeless.org or download our 2026 Sponsor Booklet here.

 

 

Keynote Speaker

 

Dr. Raphael B. Johnson

Michigan Senate Legislative Director and Director at the 180 Program Foundation

Dr. Raphael Johnson is a nationally recognized youth mentor and policy expert dedicated to advancing outcomes for children in underserved communities. With extensive experience working throughout metro Detroit, Dr. Johnson possesses a deep understanding of the rising rates of homelessness affecting children and families. He is also a leading advocate for criminal justice reform and community safety and is the founder of  
Detroit 300. A steadfast champion for underserved communities, Dr. Johnson has witnessed firsthand the long-term impact poverty can have on children and remains committed to creating pathways to stability, opportunity, and lasting change.

 

 

Agenda

5:30 PM
Open Bar & Auction Bidding

 6:30 PM
Dinner

7:15 PM
Speaker Remarks

7:30
Auction Reminder

7:35 PM
CEO Remarks

7:45 PM
Final Auction Warning

7:55 PM
Auction Announcements

8:00 PM
Closing Remarks