2026 Silk Road Gala

Saturday, November 14th

6:00PM - 10:00PM

Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759

Join us at the 2026 Silk Road Gala!

The Silk Road Gala is a place to connect with each other, to celebrate the wins, big and small, of the past year, and to show our support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and trafficking in our Central Texas Asian community. 

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsorship

Presenting Sponsorship includes: 2 tables of 10 seats for up to 20 guests 2:00 (two-minute) remarks during the live event Verbal brand recognition during the event Primary event naming opportunity, i.e., Silk Road Gala powered by [YOUR COMPANY] Engaging on-site activation, activity, or theme aligned branded during the reception Product placement and/or giveaway opportunity, i.e., pamphlet insert in the VIP swag Brand placement on pre‐event social media marketing advertising Brand placement with a clickable link on the Silk Road Gala’s event website Branded social media posts Brand/logo inclusion on the event day imagery, including programs, directional signage, projection screen, etc. Complimentary self-parking included for all guests
0 of 1 Claimed
$25,000 Amount

Emerald Sponsorship

Emerald Sponsorship includes:  1 table of 10 seats Verbal brand recognition during the event Primary on-site activation naming opportunity Brand placement on pre‐event social media marketing advertising Brand placement with a clickable link on the Silk Road Gala’s event website Branded social media posts Brand/logo inclusion on the event day imagery, including programs, directional signage, projection screen, etc. Complimentary self-parking included for all guests
$10,000 Amount

Sapphire Sponsorship

Sapphire Sponsorship includes:  1 table of 8 seats Verbal brand recognition during the event Brand/name placement on pre‐event social media marketing advertising Brand placement with a clickable link on the Silk Road Gala’s event website Branded social media posts Brand/name inclusion on the event day imagery, including programs, directional signage, projection screen, etc. Complimentary self-parking included for all guests
$7,500 Amount

Ruby Sponsorship

Ruby Sponsorship includes:  1 table of 8 seats Name recognition on the Silk Road Gala’s event website Listing on all printed materials Complimentary self-parking included for all guests
$5,000 Amount

Photobooth Sponsorship

Photobooth Sponsorship includes:  2 premium seats Logo included on each photobooth image Gala website brand placement
0 of 2 Claimed
$5,000 Amount

Lotus Award Sponsorship

Lotus Award Sponsorship includes: 2 premium seats Award naming recognition (i.e., "Lotus Award sponsored by [YOUR BRAND]") Complimentary self-parking included for all guests
0 of 2 Claimed
$3,000 Amount

Volunteer of the Year Award Spon...

Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsorship includes: 2 premium seats Award naming recognition (i.e., "Volunteer of the Year Award sponsored by [YOUR BRAND]") Complimentary self-parking included for all guests
0 of 2 Claimed
$3,000 Amount

2026 Silk Road Gala Committee

Gala Co-Chairs

Nelson Lin & Zeena Angadicheril

Committee Members

Carlos Salinas · Charles Lu · Hon. Sean Hassan · Jolsna Thomas · Jerry Philips & Zeena Angadicheril · Ketan & Supriya Kharod · 

Liane & Mark Noble · Lesley Varghese & Dr. Harry Thomas · Pia Dey · Ronald Cheng · Samira Ghosh & Friends · 

Vandana & Harish Agarawal · Tu Ta

Thank you!

Meet the Co-Chairs

"Why do you support AFSSA?"

Nelson Lin

"Survivors deserve to be seen as more than the hardest moment of their lives. That's personal for me. I'm proud to support AFSSA and the work they do for people in our community who need it."

Zeena Angadicheril

"I am proud to support AFSSA because every survivor deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported. When we give someone the strength to believe they matter, the courage and resources to leave a dangerous situation and the tools to begin again, we help them reclaim a future, filled with safety and hope."

FAQ

AFSSA's annual Silk Road Gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year. It offers an evening of community connection, communal celebration, and mutual support for Asian survivors of domestic violence and abuse. 

Register online and choose your preferred participation level. Reach out to sponsorship@afssaustin.org with registration or sponsorship questions. 

Can't attend? You can still support AFSSA and the survivors of abuse we serve by making a donation on this page, or at www.afssaustin.org/donate. 

Black tie formal, cultural attire is encouraged. 

There is complimentary event self-parking for the day of the event in the parking lot in font of the hotel. (Does not apply to overnight guests.)

Asian Family Support Services of Austin 

P.O. Box 14234
Austin TX 78761 
512-358-6318 
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http://afssaustin.org 

Campaign Support

Asian Family Support Services of Austin 
sponsorship@afssaustin.org