The Harman Foundation’s Light & Hope Fundraising Gala, held on 28 February, brought together nearly 400 guests for an evening defined by unity, purpose, and renewed commitment to supporting vulnerable communities.
Opening the evening was the Guest of Honour, the Hon. Michelle Rowland MP, Attorney-General of Australia, and one of the Foundation’s longest-standing supporters. In her address, she reflected on the importance of community-led initiatives and the role organisations like Harman play in building safer and more inclusive environments for those facing hardship.
The gala welcomed a distinguished group of leaders and community figures, including:
- Dr Peter Gangemi, Former Mayor of The Hills Shire
- Stephen Bali MP, Member for Blacktown
- Warren Kirby MP, Member for Riverstone
- Cr Sameer Pandey, Councillor, City of Parramatta
- Cr Rosemarie Boneham, Councillor, The Hills Shire
- Cr Talia Amituanai and Dorthie, Councillor, Blacktown
- Cr Dr Moninder Singh, Councillor, Blacktown
- Cr Susai Benjamin, Councillor, Blacktown
- Cr Dorothy Del Villar, Councillor Blacktown
- Cr Jugandeep Singh, Councillor Blacktown
Also in attendance were Harman Foundation Co-founder & Chair Maninder Singh and Co-founder & CEO Harinder Singh, whose leadership continues to drive the organisation’s mission forward.
Guiding the evening were emcees Manu Preet Singh, a member of the Foundation’s Executive Lead and Founding Team, and Jaideep Singh, Helpline Advisor. Special announcements were delivered by volunteer Prisha Singh.
A key highlight of the night was the official release of Harman Foundation’s 2025 Annual Impact Report, showcasing the tangible difference made through the organisation’s advocacy, support services, and grassroots engagement over the past year.
The gala also marked the launch of the “5 for HER” campaign, a new initiative aimed at strengthening support for women experiencing crisis and hardship. The campaign reflects Harman’s ongoing commitment to empowerment, safety, and long-term change.
More than a formal gathering, the evening served as a celebration of collective effort — bringing together partners, sponsors, public representatives, and members of the multicultural community in a shared spirit of compassion and action.
The Harman team expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support, noting that the night stood as a reminder of what can be achieved when community stands together with purpose.
