Events
Brightstar Community's Bright Night Gala
Join us for Brightstar Community’s annual celebration!
This year’s Bright Night is extra special. We are celebrating the incredible graduates of our two-year residential program and the inspiring journeys they have taken toward hope and healing.
Evening Highlights
Open bar for the first hour, then a cash-only bar (no credit cards, sorry)
Dinner stations featuring a variety of delicious options
Silent auction with unique items to bid on
Paddle call to support Brightstar’s life-changing programs
Inspiring stories of hope led by our very first graduate, Lexi
Join us for a night of community, celebration, and support, all for a cause that changes lives.
The National Premiere of the Updated Version of Running To Stand Still
Running To Stand Still-Migrants Search For Hope In The Promised Land
THE DRYDEN THEATRE, GEORGE EASTMAN MUSEUM
Worldwide Documentaries presents the national premiere of the updated version of Running To Stand Still-Migrants Search For Hope In The Promised Land (25 mins).
The premiere will take place on Monday, December 8th from 7-9:30 PM at the Dryden Theatre. The event will begin with the film screening and be followed directly by a town hall meeting with leaders from the community.
Space is limited. Registration RSVPs are now open. Register here.
For more information, contact heidi@worldwidedocumentaries.com.
Member Organization Event! Angels of Mercy: Denim and Diamonds
Shine with Hope Denim & Diamonds Event
Saturday, September 13, 2025
6:00-10:00 / Eagle Vale Golf Club
Join Angels of Mercy for our Denim and Diamonds Fundraising Event on Saturday, September 13th!
Hosted by the Eagle Vale Golf Club in Fairport, our event will feature dinner, dancing, music, and fun—including auctions and raffles!
All funds raised from this event will directly support the work we do at Angels of Mercy, as we enter our 19th year of providing services and programs to educate, protect, and empower women and girls who have survived or are at risk of domestic violence, human trafficking, and similar life-controlling circumstances.
Member Organization Event! Brightstar Community - A Night in Nashville
Brightstar Community Presents: A Night in Nashville
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
7-9PM/Pathway Church, 1580 Five Mile Line Road
Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference 2025: Addressing the Gaps and Complexities In Systems of Care
Join us virtually for a day of learning about addressing the gaps and complexities in systems and care related to human trafficking victims and survivors. We will be joined by experts from around the state of New York who will present on topics related to the medical field, justice system, human/direct services, technology, and more. CEUs for mental health and nursing professionals are to be offered.
This conference is provided free with gratitude to our granting donors
CEUs and CEU Availability Information