Comment provided by [u/ProfessionalCrow6](https://www.reddit.com/user/ProfessionalCrow6/)

I'm going to explain the purpose of this event and back story since they did one in Southern California as well. I'll also do a little question and answer like the INC based on what they've said directly to the officers.

**Back Story:**

They're splitting the FYM Foundation off from the INCult as a way to bring in outside donations. They're saying that you'll have more transparency as to where your donations go, but that only accounts for donations made through the FYM Foundation website. They want to say that the FYM Foundation is no longer part of the church, but we all know that'll never be the case since they still have INC running it and will likely only hire INCultists.

Aid/Care for Humanity is still very much a part of the INC and is still required as part of their weekly offerings. They mentioned that FYM Foundation are voluntary donations whereas the Aid/Care for Humanity are not (what happened to voluntary offerings???).

While FYM Foundation is supposedly split off from the INC, it still sits at the very top with Aid/Care for Humanity just below it and still part of the FYM Foundation. The only difference is that Aid/Care for Humanity isn't just voluntary and there's zero transparency.

**What is this Dinner Gala???:**

The Dinner Gala is an attempt to raise money for the FYM Foundation by approaching the wealthier members inside the church. Only the officers know about the FYM Foundation and also about this Dinner Gala. To find the wealthy members, they asked for the professions of each officer and if you sounded like you had money, you'd be approached and given a letter asking for a donation.

The Dinner Gala was only for those who donated a large amount of money. In Southern California, Platinum members paid $20k for 10 tickets. In Northern California, Platinum members paid $20k for 4 tickets. It goes down to Gold, Silver, then Bronze.

**What happens to Aid/Care for Humanity???:**

The INC still requires that you give this weekly offering because it's apparently not voluntary according to the minister. You continue to have zero transparency over where that money goes. And the FYM Foundation has now begun advertising to aid the victims of the Lahaina fires in Maui within the church. Isn't that what the Aid/Care for Humanity is supposed to be for? When things like this occurred in the past, they would make the announcement that the offerings for a particular week would be for "Name of Terrible Event".

Did you know? In other countries, the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) hosts extravagant fundraising events!