Selena Gomez‘s Rare Impact Fund Benefit is returning for its third year, and this time will feature Jimmy Kimmel as host alongside a special performance by The Marías.
The event, set for Oct. 29 at Los Angeles’ Nya Studios West, marks five years since the founding of the Rare Impact Fund and celebrates the progress made in youth mental health. As part of this milestone, the Rare Impact Fund will spotlight five of its 30 nonprofit global partners, with activations that will highlight the personal stories, community impact and cultural relevance of organizations working on the front lines of mental health — including school-based support, suicide prevention and networks of support.
The cocktail-style fundraiser brings together a community of advocates including nonprofit leaders, entertainers, executives and philanthropists, in support of the Rare Impact Fund’s mission to mobilize $100 million for organizations that increase access to mental health services and education for young people.
“This night is a celebration of how far we’ve come and a powerful reminder of how much more we can do together,” Gomez said in a statement. “I’m incredibly grateful to Jimmy and The Marías for joining me in shining a light on youth mental health. Their support means the world — not just to me, but to millions of young people this work touches around the globe.”
Kimmel added, “The world is an increasingly difficult place, especially for young people. I’m grateful to Selena Gomez for inviting me to host the third annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and I’m honored to help support their great work.”
Since launching in 2020, the Rare Impact Fund has raised over $20 million and supported 30 nonprofit partners across five continents, benefitting over 2.2 million people annually. Last year’s event, hosted by Billy Crudup with performances by Karol G and Teddy Swims, raised over $2 million.
