There’s No Place Like Home

✨ An Evening of Hope & Heart for Foster Youth ✨

Follow the yellow brick road to a shimmering evening of goodwill and a night full of heart, courage, and a little bit of magic. ✨💛

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, amazing food, and dancing at There’s No Place Like Home—Walden Family Services’ spectacular celebration of 50 years of serving foster youth and families. Join us on April 30, 2026, at the beautiful Thursday Club in San Diego, where we’ll come together for the event of the year in honor of the incredible young people we support.

This magical night will shine with joy, community, and purpose—and you won’t want to miss a moment. Sponsorship opportunities are available now, so gather your friends and family and be part of a celebration that truly makes a difference.

Thank You to our Early Sponsors!

Heart & Hearth Sponsor

Welcome Home Sponsor

Entertainment Underwriter

Sponsorship & Ticket Options

$15,000 Emerald City Sponsor (Exclusive)

Two (2) reserved sponsor tables with seating for 20 guests at a premier location with wine/champagne at both tables
Prominently featured as Emerald City Sponsor on all marketing collateral, including the invitation, event page, and event signage
Name/logo recognition in pre-and post-event promotion, including in local print media, electronic communications, press materials, social media, etc.

Premier front of the line valet pass for all guests
Sponsor reception for all guests
Complimentary valet for all guests
80 opportunity drawing tickets for sponsor

$10,000 Yellow Brick Road Sponsor (4 Available)

One (1) reserved sponsor table with seating for 10 guests at a premier location with wine/champagne at the table
Prominently featured as Yellow Brick Road Sponsor on all marketing collateral, including the invitation, event page, and event signage
Name/logo recognition in pre-and post-event promotion, including local print media, electronic communications, press materials, social media, etc.

Sponsor reception for all guests
Complimentary valet for all guests
80 opportunity drawing tickets for sponsor

$7,500 Ruby Slipper Sponsor (2 Available)

One (1) reserved sponsor table with seating for 10 guests at a premier location with wine/champagne at the table
Prominently featured as Ruby Slipper Sponsor on all marketing collateral, including the invitation, event page, and event signage
Name/logo recognition in pre-and post-event promotion, including local print media, electronic communications, press materials, social media, etc.

Sponsor reception for all guests
Complimentary valet for all guests
20 Opportunity drawing tickets for sponsor

$5,000 Heart & Hearth Sponsor (Multiple Available)

Four (4) sponsor seats
Prominently featured as Heart & Hearth sponsor on all marketing collateral, including the invitation, event page, and event signage
Name/logo recognition in pre-and post-event promotion, including local print media, electronic communications, press materials, social media, etc.

Sponsor reception for all guests
8 Opportunity drawing tickets

$2,500 Welcome Home Sponsor (2 Available)

Two (2) sponsor seat reservations
Prominently featured as Welcome Home Sponsor on all marketing collateral, including the invitation, event page, and event signage

Name/logo recognition in pre-and post-event promotion, including local print media, electronic communications, press materials, social media, etc.
4 Opportunity Drawing Tickets

Underwriting Opportunities*

$2,000 reception underwriter (3 available)
$1,500 wine & champagne underwriter
$1,000 signature cocktails

$1,000 valet underwriter
$750 entertainment
Customizable sponsorships available by request.

$250 Single Ticket

$2,500 - 10 Tickets

Interested in making an In-Kind donation?

Can't attend but
want to support Walden?

For more information, contact

Lorraine Fisher | Director of Philanthropy
Phone: (619) 727-5879
Email: [email protected]

Underwriting opportunities are fully tax-deductible to the extent of the law. A portion of sponsorships is tax-deductible to the extent of the law.

This event is made possible through the generous support of our donors and sponsors. No government funding is being utilized to support this event.