First Light

First Light is a center for homeless women and families in downtown Birmingham,AL.

05/14/2026

A big thank you to FirstBank for providing and serving a delicious lunch to our guests and staff today! Your kindness and generosity brought more than just a great meal, it brought smiles, encouragement, and a reminder that our community truly cares.

We are so grateful for partners like FirstBank who continue to show up and support women and children experiencing homelessness here at First Light. Thank you for making a difference and sharing your heart with us today!

05/13/2026

✨ A few favorite moments from Illume 2026 ✨
Thank you again to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered, sponsored, donated, and celebrated with us at Illume: A Brighter Way to Gala 2026.

We are so grateful for this amazing community and loved reliving these special moments from such an unforgettable evening. ✨

📸 Enjoy a look back at some highlights from the night!

05/10/2026

💐 Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who lead with strength, compassion, and unconditional love every single day.

At First Light, we are especially honored to walk alongside so many brave mothers working hard to create brighter futures for themselves and their children. Your resilience inspires us daily.

Wishing every mom a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with love, peace, and joy. 🌷

05/08/2026

✨ WOW. What a night. ✨

Illume: A Brighter Way to Gala 2026 was truly unforgettable, and it is all because of YOU. Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, bid, laughed, and celebrated with us at The Kress Building last night. 💛

Because of your generosity, homeless women and children at First Light will continue to receive safe shelter, meals, support services, hope, and a brighter path forward.

Thank you!

05/07/2026

✨ TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT ✨

Illume: A Brighter Way to Gala is finally here, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you for an unforgettable evening benefiting First Light and the women and children we serve every day.

Get ready for an incredible night filled with live entertainment, signature cocktails, delicious food, exciting raffles, casino style games, inspiring stories, art, music, and so many special surprises along the way. 🎶🎨🎲✨

Most importantly, tonight is about making an impact. Every ticket purchased and every dollar raised helps provide shelter, safety, support, and hope for women and children experiencing homelessness.

There is still time to join us for one of Birmingham’s most exciting nights for a cause! Grab your tickets now and help us light the way toward brighter futures.
🎟️ https://firstlightillume.swell.gives/

✨ Illume: A Brighter Way to Gala ✨
📅 Tonight • May 7, 2026
⏰ VIP Admission: 5:30 PM
⏰ General Admission: 6:30 PM
📍 The Kress Building
We cannot wait to see you tonight! 💫

05/06/2026

✨ ONE MORE DAY UNTIL ILLUME 2026! ✨

Our celebrity bartenders are ready to mix up delicious drinks and unforgettable fun all for a great cause! 🍹🎉

Meet the lineup:
✨ Jose Medina-Camacho
✨ Steva Casey
✨ Heather Gargus
✨ Porchia Rawls
✨ Sherwin Merashi
✨ Sara Graham
✨ Rudi Quarles
✨ Brianna Spann

They’ll be shaking, stirring, and pouring all evening long while supporting homeless women and children served by First Light.

Tomorrow night is going to be unforgettable, and you do not want to miss it! Grab your friends, dress up, and join us for an evening that makes a real impact while having an amazing time.

🎟️ There is still time to get your tickets!
https://firstlightillume.swell.gives/

✨ Illume: A Brighter Way to Gala ✨
📅 May 7, 2026
⏰ VIP Entry: 5:30 PM
⏰ General Admission: 6:30 PM
📍 The Kress Building

05/05/2026

✨ ENTERTAINMENT THAT SETS THE NIGHT 🎶🎨✨

Only TWO days until Illume: A Brighter Way to Gala! 💫
We are bringing the energy, the creativity, and the fun all under one roof:

VIP guests will be welcomed by the stunning sounds of violinist Candace “Pretty Stringz” Smith 🎻, alongside live painting by Jennifer Leahy and Julie Tucker 🎨, creating a one of a kind experience you can see and hear.

On the main stage, DJ Sweet T will be on the 1s and 2s 🎧, spinning all your favorite songs across every genre to keep the dance floor moving all night. 🎶.

It is a powerful lineup of women using their talents to support women and children in crisis, and it is going to be an incredible night!

🎟️ Get your tickets before it is too late: https://firstlightillume.swell.gives/
✨ May 7, 2026
⏰ VIP at 5:30 PM | General Admission at 6:30 PM
📍 The Kress Building
Come ready to have fun and be part of something meaningful!

05/04/2026

🎤 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND… THE LIVE AUCTION! 🎉
Get ready for one of the most exciting moments of the night at ✨Illume: A Brighter Way to Gala.✨

We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s live auctioneer, Scott Pierce!
By day, Scott works in software, navigating the ever-evolving world of tech and AI. By night, he brings the laughs as a founding actor with Chaotic Good Improv, creating unforgettable, off-the-cuff moments on stage. Scott has a true gift for engaging a crowd, and his energy, humor, and passion for creating an inclusive and entertaining experience make him the perfect person to lead our live auction.

Trust us… you do not want to miss this! From incredible packages to high-energy bidding, the live auction is always a crowd favorite and a powerful way to support the women and children we serve.

🎟️ Get your tickets today:
https://firstlightillume.swell.gives/
✨Illume: A Brighter Way to Gala✨
📅 May 7, 2026
⏰ VIP entry at 5:30 PM
⏰ General admission at 6:30 PM
📍 The Kress Building

Grab your friends, come ready to bid, and be part of something meaningful. We can’t wait to see you there!

05/03/2026

✨ IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS ✨

Illume would not be the same without the creativity, flavor, and experience our In-Kind Sponsors bring to the night. Every sip, every bite, every moment of fun is because of YOU!

🌟 Shoutout to our In-Kind Sponsors:
• The Son of a Butcher
• Adiós
• GoPro Event Solutions
• Olexa’s
• Cahaba Brewing Company
• Jones is Thirsty
• The Wine Loft
• SEC Shorts
• Chef James K Jones
• Nik Layman Photo + Video
• Chocolatá
• Chaotic Good Improv
• Hornitos Tequila

From incredible food and drinks to entertainment and unforgettable experiences, this night is being built by some of the best.

And guess what… you are invited! 👀

Four days from now, we are turning The Kress Building into a night full of energy, connection, and purpose. Grab your people, dress up, and come be part of something that truly matters.

🎟️ Don’t miss it:
https://firstlightillume.swell.gives/

✨ Illume: A Brighter Way to Gala
📅 May 7, 2026
⏰ VIP at 5:30 PM
⏰ General Admission at 6:30 PM
📍 The Kress Building

Address

2230 4th Avenue N
Birmingham, AL
35203

Telephone

+12053234277

Website

http://www.firstlightshelter.org/

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