A Celebration so Big, We Needed Four Days!
Fall 2022, we had several special events planned to celebrate the grand opening of our newest venue – The Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan’s Wonderland! The MAC will revolutionize healthcare for individuals with disabilities. We invited the public to be part of this four-day celebration.
With the public’s help, we raised just over $1 Million! THANK YOU!
Plan to join us for next year, September 23, 2023, at Morgan's Wonderland Camp for our 14th Annual Gala.
We kicked off the celebration with a smaller, intimate, Visionary Dinner Reception on Friday, Sept. 23. The Visionary Dinner included a cocktail reception, a tour of The MAC, and an elegant, seated dinner.
This year’s annual TV special was dedicated to educating the public about the new Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan’s Wonderland. This one hour, commercial-free special was written, directed and hosted by Morgan’s Inclusion Initiative Creative Media Director, Leslie Mouton and aired on all 4 major networks between September 23rd – October 1.
Our Annual Gala is our largest annual fundraiser for Morgan’s Inclusion Initiative. Our 13th Annual Gala this year was held in the Morgan’s Wonderland Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 1. Famed television and screen actor Joe Mantegna served as keynote speaker. Joe has made more than 200 film and TV appearances most famously in “The Godfather: Part III” and in hit TV drama “Criminal Minds,” where he played Special Agent David Rossi.
On Sunday, Oct. 2, we invited the public to attend the Grand Opening Celebration of The Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan’s Wonderland (MAC). The free event offered the public a chance to hear from actor Joe Mantegna, learn about The MAC, meet our community partners, and take a tour of the new $45 million, 165,000-square-foot facility.
Meet The MAC
The Multi-Assistance Center (MAC) at Morgan’s Wonderland is at the center of our festivities.
Why is The MAC so special it requires four days of celebrations?
The MAC will revolutionize health care for individuals with disabilities. Our unique care model, community partnerships, and our navigators are a game-changer in caring for the overall health of individuals with disabilities.
All too often, individuals with special needs get fragmented, uncoordinated health and social services from providers spread all over the community.
The MAC offers a unique, one-stop-shop model that provides medical and non-medical services for individuals with special needs of all ages.
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Visionary Dinner Reception
Friday, Sept. 23 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Be among the first guests to attend an event inside The MAC!
Our Visionary Dinner Reception will begin with a personalized tour of The MAC. Enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres and bubbly champagne on each floor as you make your way through the building and learn about our community partners and the services offered at The MAC. After the tour, guests will enjoy an elegant dinner inside The MAC, prepared by Page Barteau Catering. Leslie Mouton will emcee the event with comments from Founder Gordon Hartman, and MAC CEO Allan Castro.
All Visionary Dinner purchases include reserved tables at the exclusive reception, reserved tables at our sold-out 13th Annual Gala, “A New Day, An Inclusive Way” on Saturday, Oct. 1, and reserved seating at The MAC Grand Opening Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 2. Proceeds benefit Morgan’s Inclusion Initiative, supporting and sustaining all of our nonprofit entities.
Valet service will be provided for guests. Dress for this event is cocktail attire.
A Big "Thank You" To Our Generous Sponsors
Television Program
Encourage others to join the fun by tuning in live!
Watch with family and friends on Friday, Sept. 23, Sunday, Sept. 25, or Saturday, Oct. 1.
Join us in-person at the Grand Opening of The MAC on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 1 - 5 p.m.
Learn More HERE.
Watch It Again
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13th Annual Gala
Saturday, Oct. 1 | 5:30 - 10 p.m.
A New Day! An Inclusive Way!
Our 13th Annual Gala is sold out! The 13th Annual Gala, “A New Day, An Inclusive Way,” benefits Morgan’s Inclusion Initiative. This year, the event will take place in the Morgan’s Wonderland Event Center.
The evening starts at 5:30 with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by a seated dinner, presented by Page Barteau Catering.
The evening, emceed by KENS-5 chief meteorologist, Bill Taylor, will include an array of entertainment, a live auction, and keynote address by famed film and television actor Joe Mantegna. Joe has appeared in more than 200 films and TV programs, including “The Godfather: Part III” and ABC’s “Criminal Minds,” where he plays Special Agent David Rossi.
Valet services will be provided for the event. The dress code is Festive Fun.
For outfit inspiration, we invite you to visit our Pinterest board.
A Big "Thank You" To Our Generous Sponsors
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The MAC Grand Opening Celebration
Sunday, Oct. 2 | 1 - 5 p.m.
We are excited to offer the public a chance to see The MAC up close and in person.
Our Grand Opening Celebration is FREE and open to the public. It will include an opening ceremony emceed by our own Leslie Mouton and KSAT-12 chief meteorologist Adam Caskey. There will also be a Resource Fair where you can learn more about the service providers housed at The MAC (MACers), free tours of The MAC, and several food trucks.
The dress code is casual attire.
A Big "Thank You" To Our Generous Sponors
Champion Sponsor
Luminary Sponsors
Vanguard Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Innovator Sponsors
Advocate Sponsors
Benefactor Sponsors
Patron Sponsors
