On February 5, Venue West in Chicago resembled a scene straight out of Vegas — a casino stocked with blackjack counters, craps tables and roulette wheels. It was all part of the glamourous backdrop for the Associate Board of the Juvenile Protective Association (JPA)’s annual All in for Kids Casino Night. More than 300 guests […]
Supporters of Guide Dogs for the Blind gathered virtually — along with a small in-person consort at its San Rafael campus — on December 4 to help the nonprofit raise funds for its nationally renowned guide dog program that empowers lives by creating exceptional partnerships between people, dogs and communities. Emmy Award-winning radio and TV […]
On November 19, close to 400 supporters and guests joined the board, staff and volunteers from arts organization Bread & Roses Presents for AN outstanding night of music at the elegant St. Joseph’s Arts Society in San Francisco’s SoMa district. The benefit evening starred indie-rockers Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus ofBoygenius along with Grammy nominee Allison Russell. Guests were greeted at the […]
As a step towards developing the next generation of workers who will care for rescued animals and advocate for their humane treatment, three Northern California animal sanctuaries— Jameson Humane in Napa County, Rancho Compasión in Marin County and Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary in Placer County—have collaborated to form a new youth scholarship program for […]
Marin Charitable, the Marin non-profit that helps fund other youth-centric non-profits, celebrated 60 years of being of service during it 60th Anniversary Fall Fundraiser on November 6 at HopMonk Tavern in Novato. Raise the Funk & Raise the Funds, the second of Marin Charitable’s two annual fundraising events, featured local band Dark & Stormy’s eclectic vintage sound. […]
After a year and a half of upheaval and distancing, the Glide Annual Holiday Jam: Still We Rise returned on November 18, both as an in-person and livestreamed benefit event at The Masonic in San Francisco. This year’s celebration was dedicated to Glide co-founder, Holiday Jam creator and crusader for the people Janice Mirikitani, who passed away […]
Founded in 1993, the Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy organization. The work of the ELPC is essential in the protection of the Midwest’s environment, all the way from the Great Lakes to the Great Plains. The ELPC’s multidisciplinary staff of attorneys, business specialists, and public policy advocates work […]
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs reintroduces its in-person gala and honors those who bring the most meaning to this 102-year-old nonprofit—its 15,000 youth members.
On the last Saturday evening in October, 160 guests enjoyed a taste of Sonoma’s wine country at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards while supporting the North Bay Children’s Center at its annual Fall benefit, A Night In Tuscany. The evening started out with guests sipping fine wines and sampling tasty treats provided by Park Avenue Catering. Another […]
A Safe Haven Foundation is on a mission to help people aspire, transform, and sustain their lives as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency through a holistic and supportive model. This model is based on providing their residents with a “continuum of care” that prioritizes housing, behavioral health, and education. Just a few of A […]
