night of justice
A special evening celebrating how justice and trauma-informed care bring hope, healing, and dignity to children who are survivors of abuse.
This Night of Justice is dedicated to launching a second Justice Center in Guatemala.
Your Support will
Launch a 2nd Justice Center in Guatemala
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we come together to restore hope and dignity to every child in Guatemala. Together, we will help create a safe, hope-filled space where survivors can experience protection, healing and restoration through God’s love.
Date: Friday, November 14th, 2025
Time:
6pm - 7pm Cocktail Hour
7pm - 9pm Dinner & Program
Location: Grewal Hall | Lansing, MI
Dinner & Cocktails will be served.
What to Expect:
A meaningful evening that invites you into Kids Alive’s global work to protect, restore, and empower children who have experienced deep harm.
You’ll hear how our identity-informed trauma care model works alongside legal systems—and how, with your support, we’ll build on our Escuintla model to serve even more lives.
You’ll gain a vision for how you—as an advocate, donor, leader or influencer—can join us in this urgent mission to expand access to protection, support and hope in Guatemala.
An inside look at how our four core programs work together to create long-term impact:
What's the focus?
This year’s Night of Justice is dedicated to launching a second Justice Center in Guatemala.
Total Goal: $740,000*
$250,000
Estercita Property Purchase
Lays the foundation for the new Justice Center and strengthens our existing Casa Ester campus.
$275,000
Launch the New Justice Center
Funds the multidisciplinary team (social worker, psychologist, lawyer) and equips the Center for its first two years of operation.
$240,000
Accelerate Impact
Supports a second team to reach twice as many children and survivors with protection and care.
*All funds raised through Night of Justice will go toward the Guatemala Fund, ensuring every dollar makes the greatest impact in launching and sustaining the new Justice Center.
Guest Speakers
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina serves on Michigan’s 30th Circuit Court, following years as Chief Judge of the 55th District Court and a distinguished 20-year career in the Michigan Army National Guard, where she was the first female JAG Officer. Beyond the courtroom, she is a professor, author, and community leader, known for her deep commitment to justice, teaching, and mentoring. Judge Aquilina is passionate about supporting Kids Alive and shares our vision of restoring hope and dignity to children who have survived abuse.
Affectionately known as “Coach Val,” Valorie Kondos Field served as head coach of the UCLA Gymnastics Team for 29 years, proving that true success comes from honoring athletes as people first. A former professional ballet dancer and choreographer, she stepped into coaching without prior gymnastics experience and went on to become one of the sport’s most celebrated leaders. Her journey is captured in her book Life is Short, Don’t Wait to Dance and a TED Talk with over 6 million views. Widely hailed by her athletes as the original Ted Lasso, Coach Val now teaches leadership at UCLA and the University of Arkansas, inspiring others to cultivate character, joy, and resilience. Join her as she inspires our community to stand for justice and build safe, life-giving spaces for children in Guatemala.
With Gratitude to Our Night of Justice Investors
Stand With Us
This evening would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors.
If you'd like to stand with us and join sponsoring this event or a future Night of Justice, please contact us at events@kidsalive.org.
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Let's change lives together.
Can’t join us in person? You can still stand for justice. Support Kids Alive’s justice advocacy efforts and bring hope and healing to children. Give to Build a 2nd Justice Center in Guatemala.
About Kids Alive
Kids Alive empowers abused, neglected, and vulnerable children in some of the hardest places. Join us in creating thriving families and communities by sharing hope to children through restorative education, family strengthening, protective care, and justice advocacy.
At Kids Alive, we combine faith-based and science-based practices in our approach to trauma prevention and healing. By integrating evidence-based methodologies with biblical principles, we provide holistic care for vulnerable children, families, and communities. With compassion, we share the transformative teachings of Jesus, spreading love and hope.
