We’re excited to gather in-person for the first time in four years to celebrate, break bread and enjoy community.

The silent auction is live - start bidding today!
Bidding closes at 6:45pm CST on Saturday, April 29, at the end of dinner at the gala.

Can’t make it? You can still contribute to our work.
We hope we can catch you next time. In the meantime, donate to support our game changing model.

Gala program timing

VIP ticket-holder reception with co-founders Madeleine and Nick: 4pm CST
In-person attendee arrival and cocktail hour: 5pm CST
Dinner: 6pm CST
Program begins for in-person and remote Zoom attendees: 6:30pm CST

We think you’re going to love everything this gala has to offer.

Amazing new venue

Stunning riverfront views are standard at the Intercontinental Hotel in St. Paul

Updates from the communities

Hear the latest inspiring success stories from the Camp-Perrin region of southern Haiti

Special celebrity speaker

Hear why Ms. Universe Haiti ‘21, Pascale Belony, believes in COFHED’s vision

Live dance lessons

Learn the Haitian konpa from a veteran dance instructor live at the venue

Exclusive VIP cofounders reception

VIP tickets include a limited-attendance reception with COFHED cofounders Nick and Madeleine

Incredible silent auction items

In-person and remote attendees can vie to win exciting auction items

Host a table of eight family members or friends to help COFHED grow

Hosting a table is a powerful, high-impact way to support COFHED by inviting your own network to join our worldwide community of allies. Have family or friends who are interested in learning more about sustainable change? Invite them to your hosted table to enjoy the evening!

You have questions, we have answers.

  • The COFHED 2023 gala is hybrid, with the event being held in-person at the Intercontinental Hotel in St. Paul, Minn. and remote attendees streaming the entire program live on Zoom.

  • Yes! The Intercontinental Hotel is offering a special rate to gala attendees who wish to stay overnight once the event has concluded. To book your room, please click HERE. Note that the rate is good through April 2.

  • Valet parking is available at the venue at an additional cost. Otherwise, there are a variety of street and ramp parking options nearby. Please click HERE for more info.

  • Yes, all attendees, regardless of whether they attend in-person or remotely, will be able to bid on and win silent auction items. All bids will be handled through our OneCause online platform, which attendees will get access to prior to the gala.

  • VIP tickets will enjoy an exclusive reception with COFHED cofounders Nick and Madeleine Avignon before the gala begins. Gourmet hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

  • COFHED is thrilled to have Miss Universe Haiti 2021, Pascale Belony, attending in-person this year as our guest speaker. Pascale is a tireless advocate for Haitian-led development and supporting communities in reaching their hopes and dreams. She will be sharing a special key note address explaining why she believes in COFHED’s mission. Click HERE to follow Pascale on Instagram.

  • This year’s gala will include an in-person (and live-streamed) dance lesson for the konpa, a form of dance originating in Haiti and popular with Haitians everywhere. We’re hosting veteran konpa instructor Ba Yo and he will be teaching all attendees how to dance. Click HERE to follow Ba Yo on Instagram.