WEIRA Inc

A Northern California-based nonprofit supports Russian-speaking women in California experiencing domestic violence

10/09/2026

WEIRA Gala 2026: Moments from an Unforgettable Night 💜

Swipe through to relive the magic! Here is a quick look back at the warm smiles, beautiful music, inspirational connections, and incredible support that filled the room at our Finding Her Wings Gala.

Every laugh shared, every item bid on, and every ticket purchased directly helps us open doors of hope, safety, and independence for women rebuilding their lives.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, supported our cause, and made this evening so special!

Drop a 💜 in the comments if you were there or supported us from afar!

09/29/2026

We want to express our deepest gratitude to the amazing photographers and videographers who worked tirelessly at our WEIRA Gala 2026: Finding Her Wings. You caught every genuine emotion, bright smile, and touching moment, helping us tell the true story of this magical evening.

Thank you to our incredible team:

• Helen Pronina (@Елена Пронина)
• Kate Fim
• Ekaterina Pavlova
• Ekaterina Poletaeva
• Sergey Kuzmin

Thank you for your professionalism, vision, and big hearts! Your photos and videos remind us of what we can achieve when we come together to support women in crisis.

09/28/2026

The Heart & Soul of WEIRA Gala 2026 💜

An unforgettable evening is made of moments, emotions, and the people who bring them to life. We want to share our deepest appreciation for the incredible talents who created the atmosphere at our Finding Her Wings Gala!

Our Extraordinary Musicians: Thank you for filling the room with beauty and elegance from the very first note:

• Bertina Boyadjiev (Harp) — for her ethereal, mesmerizing music.
• Alina Adams (Violin) — for her lively, moving performance.
• Yulia Garamova (Юлия Гарамова) & IrinaBehrendt (Piano) — for their harmonic and touching duets.

Our Outstanding Hosts

• Svetlana Kroz & Grisha Kotlyar — thank you for your warmth, charisma, and seamlessly holding the heart of the event together!

Your presence, art, and support helped make this night truly magical and raised vital support for women rebuilding their lives.

Thank you for sharing your light with us!

09/25/2026

WEIRA Gala 2026: A Heartfelt Thank You! 💜

Our Silent Auction & Raffle were an incredible success, and it is all thanks to our amazing donors, artists, and partners!
Your generosity, art, and support directly help us provide safety, hope, and new beginnings for women in crisis. 100% of proceeds go toward WEIRA’s support programs!

With deepest gratitude to our auction & raffle donors:

• Olga Evans & Metro Capital Homes
• Vera Gert
• Studio Anthurium & Tatiana Chirva
• APJCC Los Gatos
• HELEN ROYAL LOVE
• Olesia Trok (Relaxation Mastery by Olesia)
• Natalia Yangalycheva
• Stanislava Chening
• Evgeny Tcherneshoff
• Larisa Anaya (Лариса Аная)
• Anastasia Babenko
• Larisa Vainberg (Micado.bag)
• Elena Vitiazeva (Jewelry by ElenaV)
• Katya Rich (Rich Beauty Studio)
• Angelika Fo
• Nika Ivanoff & Latitude O
• Natalia Biktairova (Наталья Биктаирова)
• Found Path Jewelry & Niche Fragrance
• Nestan Chitaia & Olena Kovtun (Soopra USA)
• San Jose Jazz & J. Lohr Estates
• Mariia Handziuk
• Anna Podturkina (Sweet California USA)
• Gorjana Jewelry
• Ekaterina Donchak
• Tamara Briukhnova (Fliss in Bliss)
• Santa Cruz Mountains W**egrowers Association
• Tatiana Kataeva (Qvevri W**e Georgia)

Thank you for being a part of our mission and making a lasting impact!

09/24/2026

THANK YOU TO OUR IN-KIND SPONSORS & EVENT PARTNERS

An unforgettable evening like the WEIRA Gala Finding Her Wings is made possible through the collaboration, generosity, and mastery of incredible partners and professionals.

From creating an atmosphere of beauty and comfort to ensuring seamless communication and logistics, every detail played a vital role in bringing our mission to life.

OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO:
· Haute Cuisine Catering| Culinary Experience
· Qvevri W**e Georgia | Fine W**e
· Studio Anthurium | Venue Partner
· Pacific Floral Lab | Floral Design
· Intergraphics | Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment
· Elena Picon & Minuteman Press Santa Clara | Print & Design Production
· Oleg Mikhailov | Sound, Audio & Visual Engineering
· Marina Pavlova & Sergey Candell | Simultaneous Interpreters

Together for Change

By giving your time, resources, and artistic talents, you helped us create an empowering space for our community while raising vital support for survivors of domestic violence.

Thank you for your generosity, passion, and belief in our cause!

09/23/2026

THANK YOU TO OUR FINANCIAL SPONSORS!

The WEIRA Gala: Finding Her Wings was a success, and we owe a massive thank you to our visionary financial sponsors who believed in our mission and helped bring this evening to life!

Your generous contributions provided the vital foundation needed to host this event and unite our community in support of survivors of domestic violence.

WE DEEPLY APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT:

• Nana Knight (Knight Law)
• Nonna and Sergey Pikiner (Knife Stalkers LLC)
• Yulia Gorbunova
• Yulia Garamova Yulia Garamova (Your Art Lounge Magazine)
• Vladlena McClure (Real Estate Agent)
• Diana Polyakov (Insurance Center Helpline)
• Taya Deva (Therapist & Life Coach)

The Difference You Make

Behind every step forward for a survivor is a community that chooses to care. By supporting our Gala, you directly contribute to providing vital resources, guidance, and hope for women as they rebuild their lives with safety and independence.

Thank you for standing with us, believing in our cause, and making a lasting difference 💜

09/18/2026

SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW

We are thrilled to unveil these incredible items featured in our Silent Auction on September 19th! From scenic Tahoe getaways and private party venues to original artwork and luxury beauty transformations, there is something special for everyone.

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Northstar Village Lake Tahoe Getaway — 4 Days / 3 Nights stay for 2 guests with resort amenities. Donated by Vera Gert.

• Luxury Hair Color Experience — Full-length color, root coverage & gloss by Angelika Fo.

• “Rose, 2025” Original Painting — Oil & acrylic artwork by renowned artist Evgeny Tcherneshoff.

• “Dumplings” Original Watercolor — Luminous watercolor piece by award-winning artist Larisa Anaya Лариса Аная .

• 4-Hour Private Event Space — Venue rental at Studio Anthurium in San Mateo with tables & chairs included.

• Beauty Experience by Katya Rich — Personalized full makeup and hair styling at Rich Beauty Studio SF.

💜 A Heartfelt Thank You

We extend our deepest gratitude to all our wonderful donors: Vera Gert, Angelika Fo, Evgeny Tcherneshoff, Larisa Anaya, Studio Anthurium & Katerina Akhanova, and Katya Rich.

Your generosity helps fund WEIRA’s vital programs, providing safety, shelter, and empowerment to survivors of domestic violence.

📍 WEIRA Gala: Finding Her Wings
🗓 September 19, 2026 | San Mateo, CA

09/17/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Intergraphics

We are thrilled to introduce Intergraphics as a Resilience Partner for our upcoming WEIRA Finding Her Wings Gala! 💜

About Intergraphics
Founded in San Francisco in 1991, Intergraphics is the Bay Area’s leading authority on business translation and interpretation services. With over three decades of experience, their team of full-time, certified, native-speaking linguists specializes in translation, interpretation, and multicultural communication across all language pairs.

✨ We are honored to have Intergraphics provide professional interpretation services at our Gala, making our event inclusive, seamless, and accessible to everyone in our community!

A Heartfelt Thank You

We extend our sincere thanks to Intergraphics for supporting WEIRA as a Resilience Partner. Your generosity and dedication help strengthen our community and directly empower women rebuilding their lives after domestic violence.

📍 WEIRA Gala: Finding Her Wings
🗓️ September 19, 2026 | San Mateo, CA

09/16/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Pacific Floral Lab

We are delighted to introduce Pacific Floral Lab as a Resilience Partner for our upcoming WEIRA Finding Her Wings Gala!

🌸 About Pacific Floral Lab

Based in Santa Cruz just steps from the ocean, Pacific Floral Lab creates modern, garden-inspired floral designs for weddings and special celebrations across the Bay Area. Their philosophy embraces the natural movement, textures, and organic shapes of flowers — bringing intentional beauty and life into every room.

We are so grateful that Pacific Floral Lab will be crafting the floral arrangements for our Gala, creating a warm, cozy, and uplifting atmosphere for our guests!

💜 A Heartfelt Thank You

We extend our deepest gratitude to the team at Pacific Floral Lab for standing alongside us as a Resilience Partner. Your partnership and artistry directly help fund WEIRA’s programs, empowering women surviving domestic violence as they rebuild their lives.

🗓️ September 19, 2026 | San Mateo, CA

09/15/2026

Why do I volunteer for WEIRA?

Having walked this journey herself, Svetlana knows how important it is to feel that you are not alone. Behind every woman who comes to WEIRA for help is a community ready to listen, support, and help her move forward toward a safe and happy new life.

Our first WEIRA Annual Gala, Finding Her Wings, is now sold out, but our mission continues.

You can still support WEIRA by sharing our work and our stories. Your voice may help a woman who needs support discover WEIRA and realize that she is not alone.

Thank you to everyone who stands with WEIRA and helps us continue this journey 💜

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Roseville, CA
95747

Telephone

+19163588970

Website

https://www.weira.org/

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