Eliza Park Homeless Initiative

Presents

People of Heaven

An Immersive Art Experience for Housing Justice

NOV 12, 2026 • 6:30 – 9:30 PM

The Rumman House — 5104 Western Blvd Ste A, Raleigh, NC 27606

Join us for an unforgettable evening where art meets advocacy. People of Heaven brings together artists, advocates, and neighbors for a night of immersive storytelling that centers the humanity of our unsheltered community.

The evening features a virtual reality experience by Michael Cuales, and photography by Pulitzer Prize Photographer Matt Ramey, live music, and portraiture that invites you to see, feel, connect — and transform.

By sponsoring or attending, you put your gift directly to work — 100% of proceeds fund EPHI’s core programs in Raleigh and Wake County.

Guests gathered at the venue watching the People of Heaven projectionCorporate partners wall of thanksGuests with VR headsets viewing the immersive forest projection

Every dollar raised funds EPHI’s core work

Restoration & Growth
Outreach & Shelter
Community & Belonging
Care & Dignity

Proud Title Sponsor

People of Heaven is made possible by

Vensure HRLearn More about Vensure HR

VR Production Sponsor

Our VR experience is brought to you by

The Honey FoundationLearn More about The Honey Foundation

Story & Audio Sponsor

Our storytelling and audio is made possible by

ArlowLearn More about Arlow

Sponsorship Levels

Individual Tickets

$150 per person

Limited seats are available for this event.

Let’s Talk

Dan Mastropolo
Executive Director of the Board
Eliza Park Homeless Initiative (EPHI)

Phone: 919-622-3222

Email: danm@elizaroots.org

Raleigh / Wake County, NC

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