{"id":226071,"date":"2026-03-18T23:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T23:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/226071\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T23:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T23:58:08","slug":"orales-birthday-fundraiser-offers-a-night-of-joy-and-community-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/226071\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00d3RALE\u2019s birthday fundraiser offers a night of joy and community support"},"content":{"rendered":"

While working full-time to support immigrant families, Gaby Hernandez believes it\u2019s still important to have fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why for the second year in a row, the \u00d3RALE Executive Director is using her birthday as an opportunity to do both. This Friday, the Jordan High School auditorium will host a gathering of laughter, music and joy with the Stand Up for Immigrant Justice birthday comedy show and fundraiser.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt really came from the need to have some laughter amid the chaos,\u201d Hernandez said. \u201cThe way I see it is laughter is a way of resisting and resiliency in our community, so in such dark times we\u2019re like, \u2018What can we do to bring some laughter into people\u2019s lives?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

All proceeds will go towards supporting Long Beach\u2019s immigrant families through the organization\u2019s Solidarity Fund<\/a>. This fund, which started in June 2025, is separate from the City of Long Beach\u2019s Belonging and Resiliency Fund. They have provided donations of $499 to over 300 families and are in the process of distributing the same amount to another 200 families.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As of March 18, tickets for the event have raised $4,700.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Hernandez expressed her gratitude to the many organizations and local businesses that have been hosting their own fundraisers and donating proceeds to the Solidarity Fund. She said her birthday fundraiser has become one of \u00d3RALE\u2019s \u201csignature events.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to laugh and have joy, they can\u2019t take that away from us,\u201d Hernandez said.<\/p>\n

The fundraiser will feature five comedians who Hernandez said understand \u201cthe immigrant experience.\u201d Aida Rodriguez<\/a>, a Puerto Rican and Dominican-American comedian, actress, producer and writer will be headlining the comedy portion of the evening. Additional comedy sets\u00a0 will come from Jesus Sepulveda, Martin Urbano, Jesus Trejo and John Luna. The content will be more geared towards adults, Hernandez said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Attendees will also be serenaded by Los Angeles-based band The Killing Floors<\/a>, a Chicano rock and roll group with heavy influences from the \u201860s and \u201870s. While last year\u2019s birthday fundraiser took place at Fourth Street\u2019s Art Theatre, Hernandez said they were excited to host the event in the northside this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another way attendees can support the Solidarity Fund is through the event\u2019s silent auction. Items up for grabs will include hand-crafted accessories from residents such as jewelry and candles, as well as experiences at local businesses, like massages, facials, a photo shoot, candle-making and jewelry-making.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Those who cannot attend the birthday fundraiser can donate to the Solidarity Fund<\/a> online.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Stand Up For Immigrant Justice birthday comedy show and fundraiser will take place on Friday, March 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Jordan High School auditorium (6500 Atlantic Ave.). Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online<\/a> or at the door.<\/p>\n

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