On November 1, 2025, The Reconnect Us Charity Auction opens with great success. The charity, hosted by Briana White, voice actor of Aerith Gainsborough in Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth and creator of Strange Rebel Gaming, features more than 160 items. Items ranging from rare, signed collectibles to gaming hardware are available to be bid upon here at Tiltify until Friday November 7 at 12 p.m. Pacific.
All proceeds for the charity go exclusively to Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) which provides free legal representation to detained immigrants and families in California. Briana hopes that Reconnect Us will bring awareness through immigrant stories highlighting the spirit of the heart, initiate action through raising funds for critical legal defense and advocacy , and strengthen connection by reuniting communities with kindness, belonging, and shared humanity. “We’ve outgrown Schoolhouse Rock’s idea of the ‘Great American Melting Pot,’ but we have a chance to embrace becoming The Great American Mosaic. Reconnect Us is about celebrating the beauty of diversity, the joy of connection, and the power we have as a community to care for one another,” said White. “The gaming community, at its best, reminds us that no one plays alone. We’re stronger when we play together.”
The event launching stream featured a roundtable discussion with comedians Lisa Wallen, Jerry Rocha, and James Roque, an interview with Yliana Johansen-Mendez of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center, and and artist showcase that gave creators a chance to design original “Reconnect Us” themed artwork that showcase what connections mean to them. Before the stream ended, the campaign had already raised over $24,000 (USD) for the organizations that Reconnect Us supports.
Those who want to catch more of the action can watch the Reconnect Us Auction Close Stream happening Friday, November 7 at 12 p.m. Pacific on Twitch and YouTube. The show will feature the final moments of bidding live, a special “Connection Through Food” segment with food creators atebits1bite and feed_matt, testimonials from immigrants helped by ImmDef, and behind-the-scenes stories from the voices actors who have put up the signed items
For more information about Immigrant Defenders Law Center check out their website at immdef.org
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