People smiling and talking at The Set Me Free Project fundraiser, Comedy for Change.

COMEDY FOR CHANGE 2025

Join us for our annual FUNDRAISER!
Comedy for Change 2025 on April 24!
Laugh Your Ca$h Off! Business Casual to Formal Dress

Get ready to laugh at The Set Me Free Project's biggest fundraiser of the year, Comedy for Change,
Laugh Your Ca$h Off!
Bring the whole family as we raise funds for The Set Me Free Project with live & silent auctions, dinner & drinks, and the hilarious and always-hilarious and always-entertaining ​Jonathan Larsen from Larsen & Larsen Auction Company. We will be joined again by the extremely fabulous (and highly requested)
EmCee, Sabrina Townsend!  

Doors and Silent Auction opens at 5:30 pm
Event 6:00 - 9:00 pm

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A View on State

13467 State Street
​Omaha, NE 68142

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Jonathan Larson

Jonathan Larsen is the President and CEO of Larsen & Larsen Auction Company which specializes in fundraising auctions as well as premier consulting services for non-profit clients. Jonathan helps exceed fundraising goals while offering a wide variety of practical strategies for revenue enhancement. Jonathan has worked with organizations all over the country, helping them achieve their financial goals. He also holds educational seminars to help organizations plan their events. Jonathan attended the Professional Ringman Institute in San Jose, CA, and Received his PRI designation as a Professional Ring Man. Jonathan was awarded the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) designation from the National Auctioneers Association. It is a 3-year course and the highest designation an auctioneer can receive. He was awarded the honorary title of Colonel from the Missouri Auction School. Jonathan is a member of the South Dakota and Nebraska Auctioneers Associations. He hosts an event with great professionalism, wit, and charm, and he has an amazing talent for drawing a crowd into a program while keeping a continual flow of excitement. Jonathan resides in Sioux Falls with his wife Rachel and four children, Phoebe, Elliott, Amelia, & Everett.

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Sabrina Townsend

Sabrina Townsend is known for her ability to comfort and calm a room based on the little-known fact that she is a trained psychologist who moonlights as a podcaster, speaker, wedding officiant, and much more. Her dynamic voice has been heard on radio, television, conference stages, track meets, church, and most impressively, “reminding her son to do his chores.” She is an influencer to many and loves to leave you with pearls of wisdom from her expansive life. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and listening to live music. Although her home base is Dallas, TX, she is willing to travel the globe to share her many gifts.

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  • The Set Me Free Project's fundraiser Gift baskets on display, including a cat-themed basket with pet treats and accessories, and another with assorted candy.
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BECOME A SPONSOR!

Flyer for 'Comedy for Change 2024 Annual Fundraiser' with event details, contact information, and sponsorship opportunities. Event is on April 24, 2025, at A View on State. Sponsorship levels include Champion at $25,000 and Defender at $10,000. Contact: Stephanie Olson, CEO of The Set Me Free Project. Registration link provided.
Comedy for Change sponsorship options and pricing, including Mentor, Advocate, Encourager, Companion tables, and individual ticket prices. Includes contact information for sponsorship inquiries.
Flyer for 'The Set Me Free Project,' a nonprofit organization, detailing an event called 'Comedy for Change, Laugh Your Ca$h Off!' scheduled for April 24, 2025, at View on State, Omaha, NE. The event includes dinner, a live and silent auction, and seeks donations or sponsorships from businesses. Proceeds support the organization's mission to provide human trafficking prevention education. Contact details and social media links are provided at the bottom.

We’re excited to have a photo wall at our event, thanks to Showtime Photo Booth​. Since 2013, they’ve been crafting unforgettable photo experiences across Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Houston. With over 27 photo experiences to choose from, guests will have a blast at weddings, corporate events, and festivals.