Upcoming FUNDRAISERS
10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY GALA
We are thrilled to announce The Arya Foundation's 10 Year Anniversary Gala, which is set to take place on Saturday, October 5 at the Purser Center in Logan University. This special event celebrates a decade of serving our community and making a positive impact in the lives of children with special needs. With an Art Deco theme, dress up and join us for an evening of celebration and giving as we look back on the achievements and milestones of the past ten years. The Gala will feature inspiring speeches, music, a silent auction, and a gourmet dinner. Get your tickets now!
CRAFT TOUR 2024
We are thrilled to announce that The Arya Foundation and TAF House (our commerce brand) are gearing up for an exciting tour in November at Parkway Central High School and Lindbergh High School! Join us for an exclusive opportunity to witness the remarkable jewelry crafted by children with special needs alongside our dedicated volunteers.
You will have the chance to browse and purchase a variety of unique designs that are not currently available online. Each piece resonates with a story of creativity, collaboration, and the unwavering spirit of our young artisans. Additionally, you'll get a sneak peek at a selection from our upcoming 2025 collection, showcasing the boundless talent and ingenuity of our participants.
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start”
Past FUNDRAISERS
CRAFT TOUR 2K23
The Arya Foundation attended a craft fair on November 11 and 12 to showcase the upcoming 2024 collection of jewelry handcrafted by children with special needs and volunteers.
We launched our commerce site, TAF House, on January 1, 2024 so you will be able to purchase our jewelry and other merchandise online!
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 QUESTIONS
There is nothing quite like a trivia event in the shaded outdoors with food and people who have a shared mission: helping our community. We had several questions about the world and enjoyed meeting our first Arya Kid College Grad.
ENDLESS SUMMER TRIVIA
We had a blast hosting a trivia event outdoors in Shaw Park with snacks and several rounds of questions. The competition was fierce and we were able to laugh and enjoy our way to some great memories.
CRAFT TOUR 2K21
We attended several craft fairs from October through December while showcasing the jewelry made by kids with special needs and volunteers. There was so much positive feedback and at one point, we were selling a piece of jewelry every 3-4 minutes. Talk about busy!
HOLLYBOLLY TRIVIAWOOD
Due to popular demand, The Arya Foundation brought back Trivia! With questions about Hollywood with a dash of Bollywood, we put everyone’s knowledge to the test. With several teams on a gorgeous day, we proudly talked about the Arya Foundation while being quizzed with over 80 questions.
VIRTUAL MONSTER MASHUP & GRAVY
We hosted our first virtual event with several guest speakers who entertained and discussed the latest in what The Arya Foundation and the community are doing. It was an event that made us laugh, cry, and feel everything in between. Hosted by our Board Member Dustin (he looks exactly like the cartoon photo in the poster).
CRAFT TOUR 2K19
All of our jewelry is made by children with special needs and volunteers using the highest quality crystals and metals. We attended several craft fairs and were able to receive a lot of positive feedback on the experience and quality of the jewelry. Make sure to attend our events so you can get a chance to see it for yourself!
SUMMER TO REMEMBER BALL
The Arya Foundation hosted its 5th Annual Fundraiser in the beautiful Purser Center of Logan University. We had a great guest speaker who moved us, a wide range of jewelry made by children with special needs and volunteers, and a dance party that put everyone on their feet.
GOLDEN GALA
The Arya Foundation had its 4th annual fundraiser with over 150 people. From walking the red carpet to a full-service dinner as well as several performances from organizations around St. Louis, this event was a huge accomplishment to our growth.
PERFORMANCE DINNER
Our 3rd annual fundraiser took place with over 100 people. We listened to an amazing acapella group, were inspired by an Indian dance, and fell in love with a unique dance group. Several local restaurants even provided an excellent dinner for an amazing night.
VALENTINE TRIVIA
Our 2nd annual fundraiser was a trivia event at the Maryland Heights Community Center. We put together a night of fun to challenge everyone’s brains. It was the perfect opportunity to challenge last year’s winner and try to claim this year’s title of “smarty-pants”.
valentine’s day trivia 2015
The first annual fundraiser hosted by The Arya Foundation was held on February 14, 2015. We put together a night of fun Valentine’s Day trivia to test each other’s knowledge. We had a lot of fun challenging our friends and family to see who the real “smarty-pants” of the group was!