Galentine’s Celebration: The Night Love Grows Loud

Come with friends or walk in solo. Both are welcome here.

This night is hosted by 5683JustBe and supports Watch Love Grow, a nonprofit bringing love, dignity, and real support to people locally and across the country.

It’s not a gala.
It’s not a networking event.
It’s just a beautiful night—together.

Come watch love grow loud.

• Bubbles, wine, beer, and a signature cocktail
• Heavy hors d’oeuvres
• A short, heartfelt moment with Ashley Manning, Founder of Watch Love Grow
• Curated raffles and a silent auction
• Thoughtfully selected favorites
• Meaningful ways to support Watch Love Grow

Raffles and auction items will be open throughout the evening. You must be present to win.

This night isn’t about dressing up for anyone else.
It’s about showing up as yourself.

Wear what feels good on your body and in your spirit. Something you’d choose for a Friday night with people who get you.

South End can be busy on a Friday night, so we recommend rideshare, carpooling, or planning to park and walk a few blocks.

Uber, Lyft, or the women-led rideshare justherrideshare are great options. If possible, setting your ride in advance can make the night smoother.

What started four years ago as six girlfriends in Chicago, simply needing each other, has quietly grown into something much bigger.

Year two, I hosted it in Charlotte with a larger group of women. We donated food to Loaves & Fishes and shared some of my favorite things.

Last year, it grew again: 70 women, and somehow we raised $12,000 for Watch Love Grow.

So this year, I’m dreaming bigger. Wildly bigger.
I’m hoping for 300 women.

At its core, this night is still about the same thing it always was:
women gathering to celebrate what traditional Valentine’s Day often overlooks — our strength, our resilience, and our independence as women.

Thank you for being part of the Galentine’s Celebration, whether you come, give, or simply share your light.
Hope to see you Friday, February 6th.

With gratitude,
Carla V.

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