Promises Theatre Benefit Event: In the Heights
Friday, July 30, 2010 - 8:00 PM
Promises2Kids has partnered with Broadway San Diego to bring you an unforgettable musical about chasing your dreams and finding your true home. Critically acclaimed 2008 Tony Award Winner In the Heights will be in San Diego and we have your tickets! And part of your ticket purchase will help further Promises2Kids' mission to break the cycle of child abuse!
Click here for additional information (flyer).
Click here to purchase tickets - limited seating!
Annual Back to School Backpack and Flash Drive
Help foster kids prepare for school by participating in the Promises2Kids Annual Back to School Drive. Learn more about this fun opportunity here.
Promises2Kids 2010 Events Schedule
Interested in volunteering? Click here.
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
