Freedom House Detroit

We are excited to announce this year’s Voices of Freedom will have a live artist, Carmem Gusmao, painting during the event!

Brazilian artist Carmem Gusmao's work vividly captures the emotional and abstract with a dynamic use of color and form. Her portfolio features vibrant florals and thought-provoking abstracts, each piece infused with a sense of depth and movement. Often exploring themes of nature and emotion, her paintings invite viewers into a world of bold contrasts and intricate textures. Carmem's creative vision is evident in her ability to transform everyday elements into captivating expressions of art.

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🗓️ Date: June 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Kintsugi Village Detroit, 2020 14th Street, Detroit, MI 48216
🎟️ Tickets: [bit.ly/VOF2026]

Voices of Freedom attendees will be able to dance, unwind, and enjoy a vibrant soundtrack all evening long courtesy of DJ Afrikano.

DJ Afrikano is an Egyptian DJ, born and raised in Zambia (hence the name Afrikano), and is known to play a wide variety of international and foreign music. DJ Afrikano is tagged as a modern DJ with a foreign twist, offering a wide selection of mixes including Arabic / Egyptian / African / Turkish / Persian / Indian / Latin / HipHop.

Get your Voices of Freedom ticket today!

🗓️ Date: June 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Kintsugi Village Detroit, 2020 14th Street, Detroit, MI 48216
🎟️ Tickets: [bit.ly/VOF2026]

4 Chefs. 4 Cultures. 1 Incredible Night.

Get ready to savor world-class finger foods from 4 incredible chefs representing different parts of the globe at Freedom House Detroit’s upcoming Voices of Freedom event!

Tickets to the event are still available!

🗓️ Date: June 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Kintsugi Village Detroit, 2020 14th Street, Detroit, MI 48216
🎟️ Tickets: [bit.ly/VOF2026]

Today, we are thrilled to spotlight our four culinary artist & the dishes they plan to prepare:

Chef Helina Melaku - Ethiopian Cuisine
Misir - vibrant, deeply spiced Ethiopian and Eritrean red lentil stew. Cooked down to a thick, creamy consistency with caramelized onions, garlic, and berbere (a rich, fiery Ethiopian spice blend)
Chicken Tibs - classic Ethiopian dish featuring boneless chicken sautéed with garlic, ginger, onions, jalapeños, and traditional spices like berbere

Chef Nikta Sanches - Russian Cuisine
Golubtsi - cabbage leaves wrapped around a variety of fillings.
Lazy Varniki - traditional Eastern European cheese dumplings that taste like sweet, fluffy gnocchi.

Chef Alina Alam - Pakistani/Indian Cuisine
Samosas - fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, originating from the Indian subcontinent, typically filled with spiced potatoes, onions, and peas, but also with meat, paneer, or other variations
Zarda - traditional boiled sweet rice dish, native to the Indian subcontinent, made with saffron, milk and sugar, and flavoured with cardamom, raisins, pistachios or almonds

Chef Jasmine Haskins - Asian Fusion Cuisine
Assorted Steamed Dumplings - mouth-watering, delicate selection of both meat and vegetable varieties.
Gang Garee (Thai Yellow Curry) & Steamed Rice - rich, mild, and aromatic Thai curry loaded with fresh vegetables, coconut milk, and potatoes. Influenced by Indian and Malaysian cuisines, this warm, family-friendly dish is the ultimate comfort food.

Voices of Freedom Is Only 1 Week Away! Get Your Tickets & Spread The Word!

🗓️ Date: June 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Kintsugi Village Detroit, 2020 14th Street, Detroit, MI 48216
🎟️ Tickets: [bit.ly/VOF2026]

This is more than a fundraiser. It’s a celebration of community and a reclaiming of our collective humanity through art. Join us for an evening of movement, conversation, and connection, and leave inspired by the resilience of those we serve.

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This year, Voices of Freedom becomes a vibrant gallery opening and standing cocktail reception. Experience a powerful photography exhibit featuring raw, unfiltered stories captured through the eyes of individuals seeking safety, stability, and a new beginning.

🗓️ Date: June 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Kintsugi Village Detroit, 2020 14th Street, Detroit, MI 48216
🎟️ Tickets: [bit.ly/VOF2026]

This is more than a fundraiser. It’s a celebration of community and a reclaiming of our collective humanity through art. Join us for an evening of movement, conversation, and connection, and leave inspired by the resilience of those we serve.

Last year, the 1000 Dreams Project storytellers came to Freedom House Detroit and held muti-day photography workshops with our clients who learned not only how to take photos but also how to use photography as a form of artistic storytelling.

The heart of the Voices of Freedom experience will be a curated collection of photography created by the Freedom House community, offering guests a powerful window into the strength and hopes of individuals and families who have overcome extreme challenges to seek safety and independence.

“Working with 1000 Dreams Photography made me realize, everyone brings more than just a suitcase. They carry memories of home, unseen sacrifices, personal challenges, and the courage to begin again in unfamiliar places. Each smile reflects a story of survival, resilience, loss, hope, and determination to build a better future despite uncertainty.” - Former Resident

Voices of Freedom attendees will have the freedom to move through the exhibition, engage deeply with the photography, and connect with fellow supporters in a vibrant, social atmosphere.

🗓️ Date: June 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Kintsugi Village Detroit, 2020 14th Street, Detroit, MI 48216
🎟️ Tickets: [bit.ly/VOF2026]

Voices of Freedom Is Only 3 Weeks Away!

This year, Voices of Freedom becomes a vibrant gallery opening and standing cocktail reception. Experience a powerful photography exhibit featuring raw, unfiltered stories captured through the eyes of individuals seeking safety, stability, and a new beginning.

Get Your Tickets Here - bit.ly/VOF2026

This is more than a fundraiser. It’s a celebration of community and a reclaiming of our collective humanity through art. Join us for an evening of movement, conversation, and connection, and leave inspired by the resilience of those we serve.

🌍 4 Chefs. 4 Cultures. 1 Incredible Night. 🌍
Get ready to savor world-class finger foods from 4 incredible chefs representing different parts of the globe at Freedom House Detroit’s upcoming Voices of Freedom event!
Today, we are thrilled to spotlight our first culinary artist: Chef Jasmine Haskins of the amazing Gajiza Dumpling! 🥟
Chef Jasmine is bringing spectacular flavor and comfort to the table with a vibrant menu featuring:
🥢 Assorted Steamed Dumplings: A mouth-watering, delicate selection of both meat and vegetable varieties.
🍛 Gang Garee (Thai Yellow Curry) & Steamed Rice: A rich, mild, and aromatic Thai curry loaded with fresh vegetables, coconut milk, and potatoes. Influenced by Indian and Malaysian cuisines, this warm, family-friendly dish is the ultimate comfort food.
Stay tuned as we reveal our other three phenomenal chefs in the coming days. You won't want to miss this delicious culinary journey around the world!
🗓️ Date: June 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Kintsugi Village Detroit, 2020 14th Street, Detroit, MI 48216
🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/VOF2026

For this year’s Voices of Freedom event we are stepping outside the traditional gala format to bring you a fully immersive art exhibit that highlights the journeys, perspectives, and creative expressions of the people we serve: individuals and families facing specialized barriers.

To bring this vision to life, we needed a space that reflects our mission and we couldn't have found a more perfect venue than Kintsugi Village Detroit. Launched last year in the heart of Corktown, the event space at Kintsugi Village is a brand new and vibrant community hub where education, the arts, wellness, and food all come together under one roof.

Guests attending Voices of Freedom at Kintsugi Village Detroit will be able to fully immerse themselves in the art exhibit and connect with fellow supporters in a vibrant, social atmosphere.

Join us for an evening of movement, conversation, and connection, and leave inspired by the resilience of those we serve.

🗓️ Date: June 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Kintsugi Village Detroit, 2020 14th Street, Detroit, MI 48216
🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/VOF2026