Join Promises2Kids, Pat Benatar and producer, songwriter and guitarist Neil Giraldo for the Promises 2010 Summer Concert Gala. Click here for additional information.
Promises2Kids 2010 Events Schedule
Interested in volunteering? Click here.
Stuff the Bus (Donations of sports equipment needed)
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Promises2Kids is partnering with the United Way for the third annual Stuff the Bus Drive to collect Sports equipment for foster children throughout San Diego County. This event will be held in Mission Valley. The location is to be determined.
Come join Promises2Kids and United Way for Stuff the Bus!! Additional details here.
Camp Connect San Diego/ Day with the Padres
June 2010-TBD
Promises2Kids is partnering with the United Way and the County of San Diego to provide a day of fun where siblings who are currently separated in the Foster Care System are reunited and can spend some time together.
Promises Summer Concert Gala (Ticket sales, event sponsors, table sponsors, auction items needed)
June or July 2010
This gala event features a private concert at the home estate of Joan Waitt. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Backpack & Flash Drive (Donations of backpacks and flash drives needed)
August 2010
Promises2Kids will hold the 8th annual Backpack & Flash Drive to benefit thousands of abused and at-risk children returning to school this fall. Promises2Kids welcomes local businesses, community organizations, and individuals to join the campaign to collect backpacks for the 2010-2011 school year.
Camp Connect San Diego
August 2010-TBD
Promises2Kids in partnership with the United Way and the County of San Diego will host a four-day three-night camp for siblings currently separated in the foster care system. The children will participate in shared experiences and planned activities with siblings including team building games, arts and crafts, music and entertainment, swimming and nature activities.
Costume Drive for Kids
October 2010-TBD
Disguise Inc. has been donating thousands of Halloween costumes to Promises2Kids for many years now. Promises2Kids provides costumes to thousands of children in the foster care system so they can participate in Halloween activities at schools and in their neighborhood.
Holiday Gift Drive (Holiday gifts for children needed)
December 2010- TBD
Promises2Kids holds a “LIVE Drive” from 6am-6pm at a retail location to collect the gifts for children. Companies collect gifts over a 4-week period and deliver them to the LIVE drive to be distributed by the Foundation. Promises2Kids ensures the children in need receive the gifts and toys provided to over 30 local agencies, including the Polinsky Children’s Center, local group homes, San Diego Foster Parent Association, and the San Diego Center for Children.
Sleep Train Foster Kids Campaign Dates for 2010
Pajama Drive: January 4 - February 21
Shoe Drive: March 15 - May 2
Clothing Drive: May 24 - July 11
School Supply Drive: July 19 - September 6
Coat Drive: September 27 - October 31
Secret Santa Toy Drive: November 1 - December 12
For more information on events contact:
Laurie Spears, Special Events & Volunteer Manager, 858-427-1112 or laurie@promises2kids.org
