June 2025 founding gathering
The first chapter begins here.
This is not being presented as a polished fundraising campaign. It is the first community gathering: a real family gift, a real room of people, and a real promise to show what happens with the funds.
The story
The Domingues family is donating a watch valued at approximately $3,000 to support the first ECHOS OF CHANGE community fundraiser. That matters because the origin of this effort is personal, not performative.
The purpose is to bring people together around a simple belief: young people can help change lives when given trust, opportunity, and a real community.
Silent auction explanation
Guests may privately submit support bids during the event. The highest supporter bid will receive the donated watch.
Final event rules, eligibility, payment process, and prize handoff details should be confirmed and published before collecting bids.
What the gathering includes
Community first. Fundraising second.
Youth presentations
Community conversation
Volunteer opportunities
Networking with supporters
Silent auction support bids
Transparency commitment
After the event, ECHOS OF CHANGE will publicly share funds raised, expenses, and how proceeds will support future youth initiatives.