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Season of Sharing 2025 – Benefiting Clients of the San Diego Regional Center

Season of Sharing 2025 – Benefiting Clients of the San Diego Regional Center

A Celebration with Purpose: Season of Sharing at Stone Brewing

Season of Sharing returns on November 16th at Stone Brewing, Liberty Station, for a family-friendly afternoon where holiday fun meets giving back. Guests will enjoy holiday crafts, games, delicious bites, refreshing drinks, and quality time with loved ones—all while supporting San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) families who need a little extra support this holiday season.

Tickets include gourmet appetizers, signature beverages, and the chance to connect with others who share a commitment to making the holidays brighter. Proceeds provide holiday gift cards that bring dignity, joy, and togetherness to SDRC families.

Sponsorships: Extending Community Impact

Sponsorship opportunities are at the heart of Season of Sharing’s success. By partnering with the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD), businesses and organizations do more than provide holiday relief—they stand alongside the intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) community in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Your support extends far beyond a single season. Sponsorship is an investment in inclusion, compassion, and connection—values that ripple throughout the community and create lasting change. Together, we ensure San Diego Regional Center families experience the joy, dignity, and hope of the holidays, while strengthening a more inclusive community for years to come.

Join Us in Spreading Holiday Cheer

The Foundation for Developmental Disabilities invites community members, businesses, and organizations to be part of Season of Sharing—a program dedicated to ensuring no family is left behind during the holidays. Every donation, ticket purchase, and sponsorship directly supports SDRC families facing financial hardship.

By supporting Season of Sharing, you affirm the dignity of individuals with I/DDs and their families. Together, we can ensure the true spirit of the season—family, sharing, and joy—touches every home.

Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament

Join us on Monday, October 20th at the beautiful Fairbanks Ranch Country Club for our Second Annual Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament benefiting the Mitchell Thorp Foundation. Enjoy a day of championship golf, on-course games, prizes, and a post-tournament dinner with a live auction-all in support of families whose children are battling life-threatening illnesses.

Early Bird Pricing: $275 per golfer (until Sept. 1)
Regular Pricing: $325 per golfer

Secure your spot and swing for a cause!

Spirit of the Barrio

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Erica Alfaro –– award-winning author, educational advocate and international keynote speaker.

From the fields of adversity to global recognition, Erica’s story of resilience, hope and triumph will leave you uplifted and remind you of the strength within our communities. Be there to hear her story live!

Harvesting Dreams: Defying the Odds to Achieve the American Dream

Erica Alfaro is an award-winning author, educational advocate and international keynote speaker. In 2019, her graduation photo –– taken in a strawberry field with her farmworker parents –– went viral and made headlines around the world.

Her story has been featured in major media outlets, including CNN, the Huffington Post and Yahoo News. She has received certificates of recognition from the U.S. Assembly and Senate, as well as a letter of recognition from former Vice President Kamala Harris. She has received multiple Latina and business leadership awards, including Constituent of the Month by the House of Representatives and 40 under 40 by Business Street.

Her story was portrayed in the docuseries Cronicas de Univision, and her book, “Harvesting Dreams,” received the International Latino Book Award and the 7th Latino “Book into Movies” award.

In 2023, the County of San Diego proclaimed October 5 as “Erica Alfaro’s Day” and a public mural of her was painted in National City to honor her as a community leader.

Erica’s graduation picture and story are now permanently featured in San Francisco’s Angel Island Immigration Museum.

Boys and Girls Club of Vista 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

SAVE THE DATE: The Boys & Girls Club of Vista 2025 Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 12th, 2025, with a shotgun start time of 8:30am at The Links at Lakehouse (formerly known as Saint Marks):

1750 San Pablo Dr. San Marcos, CA 92078

For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, ticket purchase, and donations please contact Gladys Talavera, Development Coordinator at Gladys@bgcvista.com

Celestial Nights

This year at Celestial Nights we celebrate the many volunteers and supporters who have contributed mightily to the success of ISN’s programs. Celestial Nights awards volunteers and organizations that have gone above and beyond. The evening’s high point comes when clients and graduates of our programs share about the impact the organization and its volunteers have had in their lives. The event also includes a fundraising element through a silent and live auction.

Join us for hors d’oeuvres and wine as we celebrate and honor community leaders who have made a positive impact in assisting San Diegans.

Vista Walk for Autism Awareness and Acceptance

The Woman’s Club of Vista (WCV) is hosting the Second Annual Vista Fun Walk for Autism Awareness and Acceptance on April 6, 2025 at the Vista Civic Center. All proceeds go to Vista nonprofits and nonprofit organizations that support autism research, awareness, and acceptance. Registration is now open for walkers as well as exhibitors and sponsors.  Visit https://vistawalkforautism.org/

CRC’s 30th Anniversary Tea

Join Community Resource Center in celebrating 30 years of CRC’s Tea on Saturday, April 5, at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club! Tickets and tables are on sale now—reserve yours by March 19 at https://crctea.givesmart.com. 

Enjoy a delightful afternoon with traditional tea fare and an inspiring program as we come together to raise funds to help our neighbors in need. The CRC Tea features a silent auction, raffle and shopping gallery. Hats and pearls are welcome as we honor three decades of heartfelt support from those dedicated to changing lives! 

The CRC Tea sells out … please don’t wait to purchase your tickets! If you are interested in becoming a partner for event recognition, please contact us at development@crcncc.org. 

Mitchell Thorp Foundation Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk & Family Festival

Come join us for the most inspirational 5K run/walk in the region. On Saturday, February 1st. 2025, Carlsbad and the surrounding San Diego County communities will come together to celebrate the 16th Annual Mitchell Thorp Foundation Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk and Family Festival at Poinsettia Park, Carlsbad. The event will be supporting families whose children are suffering from life-threatening illnesses, diseases, and disorders. For 16 years, the community has encouraged and supported our local critically ill children and their families by showing them they are not alone with bringing hope and a warrior spirit.

As a participant you will receive a branded T-shirt and finishing medal. Opening ceremonies, you have the chance to see a skydiving demonstration, live bands, a fun DJ, warm up with a fitness team, join a hula-a-hoop contest, browse vendors, experience healing mini ponies, play games, inflatable jumpers and slides and much more. Prizes will be awarded for largest team and fundraiser, along with prizes for the best runners for men and women in multiple divisions.

The annual event is Mitchell Thorp Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year, providing the support needed to increase the number of families and children saved. Families face 24/7 care and hardship when their child is diagnosed with a critical disease. The stress will test these families beyond their endurance, often bankrupting them financially, emotionally, and physically. Join us in helping children fighting for their tomorrows.

Mitchell Thorp Foundation is a public 501(c)(3) charity. (EIN: 27-0824320) Donations are tax deductible permitted by law. To learn more, go to: https://www.mitchellthorp.org/

Boys and Girls Club of Vista 2025 Gilligan’s Gala

Please Join the Boys and Girls Club of Vista for 15th Annual Diamond Ball

2025 Gilligan’s Gala

A Tropical Night of Inspiration for Vista’s Youth

Semi-Formal Boat Attire, Black Tie Optional

Cocktails & Silent Auction: 5:30PM-6:30PM Dinner & Program: 6:45PM-8:00PM Rock the Boat Dance Party: 8:00PM-10:00PM

Individual Tickets $250 Per person includes: Drink Ticket, Appetizers, Dinner, Silent & Live Auction, & Live Band Entertainment

S.S.Minnow Table sponsor $2,000 Per Table Includes: One table of 10, signature signage, drink tickets, appetizers, dinner, & Live Band entertainment! Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Available