Pilar’s Foundation is announcing that the 2020 September Gala Event will be dedicated to SHARE – El Salvador and the celebration of their 40th anniversary of working in El Salvador. SHARE was the first fundraising effort that Sylvia organized to provide funds for the relief efforts in El Salvador after the January 13, 2001 earthquake. Lasting bonds have been made over the years with SHARE and the Pilar’s Foundation wishes to continue them with the celebration of SHAREs 40th anniversary in 2020.

Plans are just beginning for the 2020 Gala, but we felt it was important to let our frieds, family, and supports know where we are headed for our Foundation’s efforts in the nest year. We will post updates as our plans for the 2020 SHARE Anniversary Gala progress.

About SHARE – El Salvador

From empowering young leaders in El Salvador to teaching women sustainable farming techniques to working with Salvadoran Hometown Associations to educating people in the United States about the effects of US foreign policy, SHARE work touches countless individuals, communities, and organizations.

SHARE’s mission and core values inspire our work in the following program areas:

Community Development: These projects support organized rural communities and grassroots organizations as they organize and empower people to seek long-term, sustainable change.  The projects we support emphasize formal and informal education, gender equality, alternative economic initiatives, and community organizing and advocacy in search of viable models of sustainable development for El Salvador’s rural sector and beyond.

Advocacy:  SHARE advocates for environmental justice, sustainable rural development and human rights at the local, national, and international level, supporting Salvadoran counterparts and engaging those in the United States in this work.

Partnering with Salvadorans in the United States: By building relationships with Salvadoran community organizations, such as hometown associations, student groups, and cultural groups, we aim to identify joint initiatives and build capacity. This will result in broadening the SHARE community in the United States and maximizing the impact of our work at home and abroad.

Major Delegations: SHARE's Major Delegations are a unique opportunity to walk with Salvadorans as they remember their past and face current struggles. Delegates learn first-hand about El Salvador's history, present challenges, and hopes for the future while building relationships with people, communities and organizations working for change. Join us for this life-changing experience.

Grassroots Partnerships: SHARE’s Grassroots Partnership Program is an exciting initiative driven by long-term, international relationships of mutual accompaniment. Partnering through SHARE means building relationships based on respect and solidarity to walk side-by-side on the road to more just and equitable relations between the U.S. and El Salvador.

On April 19, we will come together to support the important work of the Corner Health Center, a local organization that provides quality health & mental health services, education, and support to teens & youth, 12-25, and their children at affordable costs.

This benefit includes a dinner, prepared by Pilar’s Tamales, Live Music featuring Spirits Rising (Joe Reilly & Alice Sun) and DJ Ladylike, a piñata for kids, and a silent auction featuring a variety of items donated by local business, artists, and individuals.

Purchase tickets to this event here.

Come help us celebrate the launch of Pilar's Foundation, a new Ann Arbor-based 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting organizations worldwide that provide vital services to communities in times of need. Pilar's Foundation is committed to healing the world, through love and solidarity, one heart at a time.

Music by DJ LADYLIKE. Light refreshments will be served. Cash bar.