Hope for Children Now Giving Gatherings are your opportunity to meet and fellowship with caring members of the Children Rising family. Giving Gatherings are a series of four small, intimate events hosted in the homes of Children Rising supporters throughout Oakland and the East Bay. Please join us for a two-hour gathering with delicious food, engaging conversation, and inspiring stories about our kids.
About Giving Gatherings
Meet the children’s “Circle of Care”
You will hear stories of children and families in Children Rising programs. Be inspired by their circle of care—the loving parents and caregivers, caring tutors, and passionate educators—who are working every day to help children rise above the everyday challenges they face in school.
Indulge in fine food and drink.
Enjoy a delectable spread of small bites and refreshments as you fellowship with your fellow Children Rising family.
An Invitation to Give
Discover the power of your gift! Your generosity will help provide a child with a one-on-one tutor and in-home learning tools so they read and understand math. You will give them a fairer chance to succeed in school … and in life.
Dates and Locations
Can’t attend?
“Last night’s event was lovely and I enjoyed reconnecting with everyone as well. The hosts were so generous with their home which was a lovely setting for the event.”
– Joyce Hicks, longtime Children Rising supporter.
Yes, I want to support the circle of care!
Thank you to our generous Sponsors!
Dave and Robin Sweet
Kirby and Amy Wilcox
Tom and Diane Branagh
Kerry and Leila Gough
Don and Karyn Kintzer
Julie Knell
Jeff and Linda McClain
Randy Roth
Steve Rowell
Linda Safarik Tong and John Tong
Richard and Janet Sheehy
Dave and Robin Sweet
Richard and Barbara Thompson
Jim and Sophia Wambach