On January 27, UCA Waves Executive Director Lily Chen and Volunteers had the honor of attending the MOVENC Gala Dinner in Cary, where we celebrated the Lunar New Year with our incredible volunteers, friends, and partners.

A huge thank you to MOVENC, Rep. Ya Liu, and all the co-organizers for hosting such a fantastic event that brought together the Chinese community and beyond! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share, and raise awareness for the Karen refugee family in need.

Lily was able to share our fundraising flyer with all the guests, spreading the word about how we can all make a difference in supporting this family through their challenges.

Special thanks to our partners from UCA WAVES Youth Mental Health Collaborative, Rep. Maria Cervania (WAVES board member), Morrisville Mayor TJ Cawley, Wake County Commissioner Cheryl Stallings, Cary Town Council Woman Carissa Kohn-Johnson, Town of Cary Manager Sean R. Stegall for their continued support in raising awareness for mental health and refugee relief. Together, we’re making a meaningful impact!