Loto Ministries Inc.  —  501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization  —  Fresno, California

Inaugural Evening — May 23, 2026 — Fresno, CA

You Visited Me

2026 — Inaugural Fundraiser · Luau Edition

One evening. Real stories. Lasting change for youth who need someone to show up.

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Venue: Las Palmas Garden — Fresno, CA Dress: Luau Attire Encouraged

“I was in prison and you came to visit me.” — Matthew 25:36

The Evening

You Are Being Invited In

What would your life look like if someone had shown up for you when it mattered most? That question is at the heart of everything Loto Ministries Inc. does.

You Visited Me 2026 is our first official inaugural fundraising evening — and we are doing it luau style. Come dressed in your best island attire, bring your aloha spirit, and get ready for a night unlike anything you have experienced. We are inviting you into the story.

This is not just a celebration of the work already happening. It is a vision night. You will hear real stories, witness real transformation, and get a front-row seat to what happens when a community refuses to give up on its youth.

Be a part of the inaugural tribe. This story only gets told once.

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What to Expect

Firing Up Summer with an Unforgettable Evening

Think Hawaiian shirts, floral dresses, leis, and island colors. Come ready to celebrate in style and be part of something meaningful.

Live Music

Feel the island rhythms all night long. An evening soundtrack that keeps the aloha spirit alive from start to finish.

Island Cuisine

A taste of the islands on your plate. Pacific-inspired food that brings the luau to life.

Fire Dance

A night you will never forget. The ancient art of fire dance — powerful, electric, and perfectly at home in this celebration.

Vision & Stories

Real testimonies. Real transformation. A front-row seat to what happens when a community refuses to give up on its youth.

Loto Ministries Inc.

Making Jesus Visible to Everyone Everywhere

For over 20 years, LMI has been on the ground in Fresno County — walking alongside youth and families, especially those connected to the juvenile justice system.

We show up in juvenile halls, in homes, and in communities where hope can feel out of reach. That means real mentorship. Real discipleship. Real relationships with young people who need to know they are seen, valued, and loved — not just by us, but by a God who has never stopped pursuing them.

Evangelism

We take the Gospel directly into juvenile halls, detention facilities, and neighborhoods where the good news is rarely heard. We go where the need is greatest.

Discipleship

One encounter is not enough. We walk alongside young people over time — mentoring, equipping, and guiding them toward lasting transformation.

Outreach & Restoration

Connecting youth and families to spiritual support, practical resources, and a community of belonging that counteracts cycles of incarceration and isolation.

The Vision

The LM Treehouse

We are building toward something. You Visited Me 2026 is a vision night — and the vision has a name.

The LM Treehouse is LMI’s vision for a dedicated resource hub designed to expand what we do every day: supporting youth re-entry, strengthening families, and creating a place where young people can grow into who God created them to be. More than a building — it is a sanctuary of belonging for those who have been told there is no place for them.

The Treehouse will be anchored by what we call the LM Tree-fecta — three pillars that shape everything we do and will govern every program, activity, and relationship under the Treehouse vision:

Love More

Redemption

Loving each youth out of the pit and back onto their feet. Unconditional, relentless, present love that does not walk away when things get hard — because that is the love that changes a life.

Learn More

Education

Developing academic, athletic, and artistic potential. Every young person has gifts waiting to be discovered. The Treehouse creates the space to find them, grow them, and put them to use.

Live More

Family & Community

Supporting families to build strong, healthy homes. Lasting change happens when families heal together. The Treehouse is for the whole family — not just the young person who came through the system.

Youth Re-entry Support

Structured support for youth exiting the juvenile justice system, bridging the gap between detention and stable community life.

Faith-Based Mentorship

Long-term, one-on-one relationships rooted in Christian discipleship — because young people need guides, not just programs.

Family Strengthening

Resources and programming for the whole family unit, because no young person heals alone.

Community Presence

A visible, consistent presence in Fresno County neighborhoods — practical help and spiritual encouragement right where people live.

Rooted in Testimony

Born from a Calling, Proven by Grace

LMI was not built from a business plan. It was built from a testimony.

Loto Ministries Inc. is led by Evangelist Loto Lealaimatafao — a man who knows what it means to be in the pit, and what it means to have someone show up. Shot and blinded at 16, Loto experienced a faith transformation that turned his tragedy into a calling. He has carried the Gospel to Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and into the juvenile halls of Fresno County — because he understands from the inside what these young people are carrying.

In 2024, Loto publicly reconciled with the man who shot him. It was not a headline. It was a miracle. And it is the spirit that defines this ministry: that no one is too far gone, no story is over, and no door is permanently closed.

“I was shot and blinded at 16. What could have ended me became the very thing that opened my eyes to what I was made to do.”
— Evangelist Loto Lealaimatafao, Founder & Board President

That testimony is what stands behind everything LMI does — and behind every dollar raised at You Visited Me 2026.

Event Details

Everything You Need to Know

Event You Visited Me 2026 — Inaugural Fundraising Evening
Date Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time 6:00 PM
Venue Las Palmas Garden Venue
2323 W Kearney Blvd, Fresno, CA 93706
Theme Luau — Inaugural Fundraiser · Luau Edition
Attire Luau attire encouraged — Hawaiian shirts, floral dresses, leis, island colors. Smart casual with a tropical touch is perfectly welcome.
Hosted By Loto Ministries Inc. — 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, Fresno, California

Join Us

Tickets & Sponsorship

Every ticket purchased and every sponsorship secured goes directly toward the work LMI is doing right now — and toward building the future we are creating together.

$75

Individual Ticket

One seat. General admission. Your place in the inaugural tribe for an evening of story, vision, and celebration.

$600

Table of 8

Bring your whole crew. Seats 8 guests at a shared table. A great way to come as a group and be part of something bigger.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Be a Sponsor

Sponsorships are how we make this evening — and the year of ministry that follows — possible. Every level comes with recognition and our sincere gratitude.

For full sponsorship recognition details, contact us directly or visit our sponsorship page.

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Where Your Support Goes

Your Gift Shows Up

Your support fuels the mentorship and discipleship work LMI is doing right now — and helps build the future we are creating together.

Juvenile Hall OutreachChaplaincy and evangelism inside Fresno County detention and juvenile hall facilities.

Mentorship & DiscipleshipLong-term, one-on-one relationships walking alongside youth on the road back from the justice system.

Family & Community ProgramsEvents, resources, and direct support for families across Fresno County.

LM Treehouse Capital FundBuilding toward a permanent home for LMI’s aftercare, discipleship, and community programming.

Want to give a little more? Any additional gift goes directly toward the ongoing work of mentoring and walking alongside youth and families in Fresno County — making Jesus visible to the next generation.