Friday, October 23, 2026

JOIN US AT GATHER

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Cocktails + Hors d’oeuvres

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm | Dinner, Live Auction, Fund-A-Need

9:30 pm – 11:30 pm | Entertainment

Location: Lafayette, CA

GET INVOLVED

Ways to Make an Impact

However you choose to participate, every bid, ticket, and contribution helps create warm, welcoming homes for families in need.

Tickets

Tickets are limited, so we encourage you to reserve yours today.

Fund-a-Need

Fund-A-Need directly fund, among other needs, our Mini Gathering Program which allows us to furnish homes for an additional 4-6 families per month, or more.

Donate

If you are unable to attend, we invite you to support our families by making a donation or, if you would like, by pledging an amount by proxy.

Sponsor

Participation as a GATHER Sponsor is the perfect way to promote your business and show your alignment with our community efforts.

Live Auction

Bid on one-of-a-kind experiences and items generously donated by our community.

Feelin' Lucky?

Try your luck by entering raffle tokens into your favorite prize drawings, whether you attend GATHER or participate from home.

WHY SPONSOR GATHER?

Put Your Brand Behind Hope

Your sponsorship allows 100% of event proceeds to furnish homes for families in need. It is a meaningful way to showcase your business, strengthen our community, and help children and adults build a more stable future.

3 WAYS TO SPONSOR

Choose Your Impact

Sponsorship Packages

Choose a sponsorship level that showcases your business while helping furnish homes for families in need.

In-Kind Sponsorships

Donate goods, services, or auction items to reduce event costs and increase the funds supporting families.

Matching Gifts

See if your employer will match your contribution and double or even triple your impact.

STORIES OF IMPACT

A Home Changes Everything

Hear from families whose lives were transformed by the comfort, stability, and hope of a fully furnished home.

“That is my first full night’s sleep on a real bed in 10 years.”

“Now my kids can dream big. Instead of dreaming of having a bed someday, they can have real dreams.”

“We are so very grateful for every gift we received, however it was the love we experienced that will always have the greatest impact on our memories of that special day.”

People Served

100 +

Homes Furnished

0 +

Beds Provided

0 +

GATHER Questions, Answered

Everything guests and sponsors need to know before joining us for this special evening.

When and where is GATHER 2026?

GATHER takes place Friday, October 23, 2026, in Lafayette, California, beginning with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 p.m

What can guests expect at GATHER?

The evening includes dinner, inspiring family stories, entertainment, a raffle, live auction, and Fund-a-Need paddle raise.

How can my business sponsor GATHER?

Businesses can support GATHER through sponsorship packages, in-kind contributions, or matching gifts; contact Lisa Hoskins at lisa@gratefulgatherings.org

Can I support GATHER if I cannot attend?

Yes, you can donate, sponsor, contribute to Fund-a-Need, or participate in the raffle without attending.

Join Us at GATHER

Purchase your tickets for an unforgettable evening that will help furnish homes and create fresh starts for families in need.