Stand Up for Freedom
A night of comedy, survivor art, and dessert — every ticket supports survivors of human trafficking on their journey to freedom.
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- First Church of Christ · 250 Main St, Wethersfield, CT
- Balcony $30 · Floor $35 · VIP group seating $300
Only 400 seats — our last show sold out. Don’t wait for the door.
The evening
| 5:30 PM | Doors open |
| 6:00 – 7:00 | Survivor art show |
| 7:30 – 8:30 | Comedy with Kerri Pomarolli |
| 8:30 PM | Dessert reception |
What’s a survivor art show?
Every piece of art on display is created by clients in the Adult Mentor Program, and 50% of every sale goes directly to the artist. Buying their work is a unique way to empower a survivor — and take home a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
More than a comedy show
Every dollar raised, every artwork sold, every laugh shared supports survivors of human trafficking on their journey to freedom. Funds provide mentoring, housing, financial assistance, primary healthcare, and more.
Today we are honored to walk alongside 31 survivors as they work towards healing, hope, and a future of their own choosing.
On November 7th we invite you to stand with them on their journey to freedom.
Hear why we do this
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Meet our headliner: Kerri Pomarolli
Kerri is a national headlining stand-up comedian who has worked with everyone from Jay Leno, Jim Carrey, Sherri Shepherd, Carol Channing, Jerry Lewis, The Jonas Brothers and Candace Cameron Bure. She’s been featured on The Tonight Show 29 times, Comedy Central, Netflix, ABC and many more.
She hosted her own show on MOMTV and has hosted major events, including backstage at the Emmy® Awards and the Female Songwriter Hall of Fame Awards.
See for yourself
Our goal: $50,000 for the Adult Mentor Program (AMP!)
The Adult Mentor Program pairs survivors with a trained mentor for one-on-one support — housing, healthcare, income, and community. Your ticket funds that work. Learn more about AMP.
What your support means to survivors
“Before I met UGNE I had to do things I didn’t want to just to survive. I was drinking and had nowhere to go; no friends, no family, nothing. When I began meeting my mentor, I was pregnant and my goals were to maintain sobriety, get stable housing, and get employment. Without UGNE this would have been quite literally impossible. UGNE gave me the tools to achieve all my goals; my daughter gave me the inspiration.”
— “Julie”, AMP client
“This program helped me have faith in others and to trust. I have completely built myself a new, safe, drug-free life in such a short period.”
— “Rhianna”, AMP client
“I met all my goals and I am so happy I can’t stop crying.”
— “Kat”, AMP client
Ready to laugh for a good cause?
Grab your seat for November 7th. Every ticket helps a survivor take the next step toward freedom.
What your ticket makes possible
80%
of clients became free from trafficking
90%
of AMP clients improved their housing
“Thank you for believing in me on the days I had no faith in myself.”
— AMP client, nearing graduation
Want to put your business in front of 400+ community members? Sponsorships start at $300.
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