The 2025 Gingerbread Gala was a truly memorable evening, filled with warmth, generosity, and community spirit. We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this event such a success.
This year’s Gala wasn’t just a celebration — it was a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together to support older adults across the 20 counties served by Connections Area Agency on Aging.
To Our Staff and Volunteers
Your dedication is the heart of our agency. From early preparations to the final clean-up, you showed up with energy, creativity, and kindness. Every detail, every smile, and every hour you gave made the Gala run seamlessly. We couldn’t do this work without you.
To Our Sponsors and Donors
Your generosity fuels our mission. Because of your support, older adults in western and southern Iowa will continue to receive essential services — from home-delivered meals to caregiver support, transportation, and so much more. You are truly helping older adults remain independent and age with dignity.
To Our Attendees
Thank you for joining us, bidding on desserts, sharing stories, and celebrating alongside us. Your presence created an atmosphere full of joy and hope. We are grateful you chose to spend your evening lifting up older adults in our community.
To the Hilton Garden Inn Sioux City Riverfront Team
A special thank-you to the staff at the Hilton Garden Inn Sioux City Riverfront. Your professionalism, hospitality, and exceptional service helped create a warm and welcoming environment for our guests. From the beautifully prepared meal to your attentive support throughout the event, you played a vital role in making the evening a success. We truly appreciate your partnership.
Together, We Make a Difference
Events like the Gingerbread Gala are more than celebrations — they’re lifelines. They help ensure that older Iowans facing food insecurity, isolation, and health challenges are not forgotten.
From all of us at Connections Area Agency on Aging, thank you for supporting our mission and believing in the work we do every day.
We look forward to continuing this important journey together and cannot wait to see you again at next year’s Gala!
