You’re Invited

October 24th, 2023 | 6- 8 pm

Robinson Center, Still Ballroom

Immerse Arkansas invites you to join us for Bites on the River— a dinner benefiting youth from crisis! We created Bites on the River as an opportunity for you to invite your friends to get to know Immerse and join you in supporting this mission.

Over the past 13 years, together we’ve come alongside over 1400 youth from crisis– from those aging out of foster care, navigating foster care and adoption, experiencing homelessness or human trafficking, and other traumas. The community has stepped up in big ways, and there is more work to be done! The fulfillment of our mission is made possible with the help of committed donors like you.

Click the link below to watch a video message from Executive Director Eric Gilmore.

 

“We long for a better day and envision an expansive pathway to healing available to every youth from crisis in Arkansas. A pathway so expansive that the steps to a successful transition to adulthood are clearly visible, easily accessible, and fully reliable for youth from crisis and their families across our state.” - Eric Gilmore

We hope you join us for this fun and inspiring night! During the evening, you and your guests will join others as you mingle, share a meal together, and hear about the mission and impact of Immerse— including firsthand stories from a live youth panel. We’ll cast vision on what’s ahead and how you can help in making this expansive pathway a reality for youth in our state.

Will you invite others to join you in this work?
here’s three simple steps!

STEP ONE: Share your WHY. Why do you care about youth aging out of foster care or homeless youth? What draws you to this mission?

STEP TWO: Text or email them the registration link and hand them an invitation that we sent you in the mail.

STEP THREE: Follow up with them and make sure they’ve registered.

Please RSVP by October 17th to join us for this exciting event. Thank you again for being an integral part of this work!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Great question! If you are in need of more printed invitations, we are happy to provide those! Just send a note to Anna Lenzen at alenzen@immersearkansas.org or 501-314-3966, and we’ll make sure you get some.

  • Personal invitations are key. If there are people in your life who come to mind that you think would be interested in partnering financially with Immerse, we’d love for you to invite them! Space is limited to 300, so be sure to RSVP by October 17th.

  • Absolutely! God is doing incredible things in the lives of youth from crisis in our community. Your support is creating breakthrough and transformation. We would love for you to join us in celebrating together what has happened and what is to come.

  • No. The dinner is free; however, registration is required so that we can prepare for everyone! Please RSVP by October 17th to secure your seat. Dairy free, gluten free, and vegetarian options will be available through a buffet style meal.

  • Yes. Bites on the River is a dinner benefiting youth from crisis. During the evening, guests will hear about the needs of youth from crisis in our state, the work of Immerse, and hear stories of impact directly from young people served by Immerse. We will share how folks can help, including extending an opportunity to join you in supporting Immerse financially.

  • Business. Ties are optional.

Logistical information, including parking and entry details, will be sent out via email prior to the event. If you have any additional questions, please contact Anna Lenzen at alenzen@immersearkansas.org or (501)314-3966.