2026 CVI Gala

About this event

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[vc_empty_space height=”32px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_single_image image=”17016″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”16px”] • TIME: 5 PM – 10 PM

• DATE: Saturday, November 14, 2026

• VENUE: Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Event Center

• 1611 West Canal St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• South Side Parking – Skywalk Level

• EMCEE: Bill Michaels – The Bill Michaels Show

• BEYOND THE UNIFORM: Featuring Marine Corps Veteran

1SG Timothy La Sage (Ret.)

• ATTIRE: Formal | Military Dress Uniform Welcome

• CHECK-IN: by Name at the Registration Table (ticket not needed)

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If you have already purchased tickets and need to provide additional guest information , please use the table guests form to submit their details and meal selections by November 4.

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Help Stock Heroes Market!

Bring non-perishable food donations to the Gala and drop them off at the designated collection area. Your generosity helps Veterans and their families!

[/vc_column_text] View Needed Items or Donate

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Support the Journey Beyond Service

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”OUR IMPACT IN 2025″ font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%231B75BB” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1786624933379{padding-top: 2% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;}”] • TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

• Provided More Than 31,000 Nights of Safe Shelter and Transitional Housing

• RAPID REHOUSING & HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION

• Helped Over 700 Veterans and Their Families Remain Housed

• SUICIDE PREVENTION

• Offered Proactive Support to Veterans Across All 72 Wisconsin Counties

• PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

• Provided 64 Apartments for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness or Living With Disabilities

• EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

• Helped Veterans Achieve a 91% Six-Month Employment Retention Rate , Earning More Than $20 Per Hour

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Experience an inspiring evening.

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Watch the 2025 Highlights!

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Can’t Attend the Gala? You Can Still Make an Impact!

The Gala is more than an evening of celebration—it’s an opportunity to strengthen the programs and services that help Veterans across Wisconsin build brighter, more independent futures.

Even if you can’t attend, you can still be part of that impact!

Make a Donation and choose the CVI programs and services most meaningful to you. Your generosity helps make our mission possible![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12943″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1792598722512{padding-top: 2% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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