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Fostering Change Gala 2025
Friday, May 2, 2025

Lot #1 -  San Francisco Giants  Oracle Park Tour 

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Experience Oracle Park behind the scenes with a 90 - minute private ballpark tour for up to 30 people.  
Then head to Mission Rock Resort for great seafood  
snacks and cocktails. 

Reservations required and subject to date availability. Includes $500 Food & Beverage credit at Mission Rock Resort. 

Value: $1,450

Lot #2 - Dream Week in Paradise – Princeville Kauai 

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Who doesn’t love a trip to Hawaii? This beautiful home on the island of Kauai is what dreams are made of. This four-bedroom and two-baths home has gorgeous extra-large living and dining areas; floor-to-ceiling windows, and a view of the golf course and mountains behind it. Who could ask for anything more? This special home is located on one of the most beautiful roads in Princeville, within walking distance to Princeville Shopping Center and a half-mile hike down to SeaLodge beach and its tide pools. The home includes family-friendly beach and snorkel gear. This Hawaiian dream package also includes a HoloHolo Charters catamaran tour for two and a $250 gift card for dinner at 1 Kitchen at 1 Hotel for hyper-local and sustainably sourced cuisine. Dates are dependent on availability; reservations are required for the cruise & dinner. Please note a maximum of 8 people at the house, no pets, no smoking. 

Value: $5,000 

Lot #3 - Sports Lovers Experience for Two 

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Get out to the Game! Enjoy two Bowl tickets to a 2025 49ers West Division home game, VIP parking, and visit the field for a unique pregame experience. Attend your choice of Bay FC home games during the 2025 season. And finally, experience Club level aisle seats for the newest WNBA franchise, San Francisco’s own Golden State Valkyries against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. 

Reservations required and all game experiences dependent on availability. 49ers package include 2 Bowl Tickets, 2 Field Passes,  
and 1 VIP Parking pass. 

Value: A Priceless Experience 

Lot #4 - Date Night for a Year – with 2 Romantic Hotel Stays 

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Let us be your guide to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the world right in our backyard. With our Date Night for a Year package, the tough decisions are made for you by our generous board of directors. Explore twelve of the best dining experiences in the Bay Area. Enjoy your favorite opera at the world-renowned San Francisco Opera, a celebrated musician at SFJAZZ, and and a preview performance at the American Conservatory Theater. Spend romantic nights at Stanly Ranch Napa and the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Discover world-class bistro The Morris, everyone’s favorite Greek at Kokkari, and Michelin-recognized Indian cuisine at Copra. Throughout this incredible year, you’ll experience Rich Table, State Bird Provisions, Routier, Cotogna, Che Fico, Delfina, Zuni, Foreign Cinema, and Mister Jiu’s. 

Includes 1 night stay Sunday-Thursday at Stanly Ranch, 1 night stay at the Ritz Carlton, San Francisco, 2 tickets to an SF Opera Summer 2025 weekday evening performance, 2 tickets to a preview performance at A.C.T., subject to restrictions, plus 11 $200 restaurant gift cards and $150 gift card for Delfina. Reservations are recommended and subject to availability. Donated by the SFCASA board of directors, Stanly Ranch, The Ritz-Carlton, A.C.T., Delfina, SFJAZZ, and San Francisco Opera. 

Value: $3,600 

Lot #5 Fantasy Case of Killer Cabs 

Deeply connected to winemaking, wineries, and SFCASA, we have our own SFCASA sommeliers. John & Lorraine Chiatello (former Gala Chairs, too), Margaret Keane & Bruce Bales, and Michelle Griffin & Tom Parker have carefully curated this package. They have gone deep into their cellars to pull together a truly exceptional offering – from small boutique wineries to limited production and next-to-impossible bottles to acquire. This case is a once-in-a-lifetime offering that will immediately elevate your cellar! 

2020 Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 90-92 Vinous Antonio Galloni 

2017 Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, Hershey Vineyard - 97+ pts, Robert Parker (RP) 

2021 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon Estate - 98 pts, RP 

2006 Larkmead Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Solari - 96 pts, RP 

2010 Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville by Will Harlan – 96+ Wine Spectrum 

2007 Melka La Mekerra Vineyard Metisse – 91, RP 

2014 Ovid. Napa Valley Red – 97, RP 

2020 Promontory 2020 Penultimate Cabernet Sauvignon 

2015 Rivers Marie Panek Cabernet Sauvignon - 99 pts, Jeb Dunnuck (JD), 95-100, RP 

2007 Snowden Cabernet Sauvignon, The Ranch - 95 pts, RP 

2019 To Kalon Company HWC Cabernet Sauvignon - 98 pts,  RP, 100, James Suckling, 99, JD 

2012 Schrader RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon – 96 pts, RP 

Value: $3,380 - Priceless 

Lot #6 Pouring for a Purpose—An Exclusive Party! 

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SFCASA proudly presents Pouring for a Purpose, an exclusive gathering curated by Miss 7x7 and Heartwood. Guests will enjoy a refined tasting experience of exceptional liquors and thoughtfully crafted dishes. Set within the warm, redwood-inspired ambiance of Heartwood—nestled near the Transamerica building—this event supports CASA’s essential mission to advocate for children in foster care through an evening of purpose and elegance. 

This intimate event is limited to 40 guests | Tickets are $250 per person – Use your hand to show the auctioneer how many tickets you’d like.  

Date: Saturday, June 14th at 5:30PM | Location: Heartwood, 531 Commercial Street 

Value: $350 each 

Lot #7 Wake Up in The City That Never Sleeps 

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Enjoy a 5-night stay in the world famous St. Regis New York. Enjoy luxury hotel amenities, including the treasured St. Regis Butler Service. and an impeccable Fifth Avenue address for exploring the best of New York City in style. Since its founding by John Jacob Astor IV 

over a century ago, The St. Regis New York has established itself as one of Midtown Manhattan's best luxury hotels. During your visit, take in a performance of your choice, whether Dance, Music or Theater, Broadway, Lincoln Center, or Off Broadway thanks to TodayTix. Advance reservation required and subject to availability. Includes a $200 TodayTix gift card for any show available on the site. 

Value: $6,785 

Lot #8 Deer Valley Luxury for Family or Friends 

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Up to eight guests will enjoy four nights at a beautiful 4-bedroom, 6-bath home with ski-in access to Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. This gorgeous home has everything you’ll need for a beautiful escape. Winter or Summer, you’ll take advantage of all the adventures available on this stunning mountain. Dates are to be mutually agreed upon among the owner and the winners. 

Value: Priceless 

Executive Committee 

Erwin Mock - Chair

Becca Katz - Board Member at Large 

Ken Tang - Treasurer

Suchi O'Connor - Vice Chair

Tanya Miller - Secretary 

 

Board Members

Felix Burmeister

Lillian Chien

Christine Dela Rosa

Fernando Florez

Lyndsay Handlos

Margaret Keane

Katherine Klingensmith

Katherine Little

Joe Manning

Osita Nwabasili

Mara O'Day

Elizabeth Orbison

Charles Reader

Cassandra Stokes
 

Leadership Council 

Allison Eisenhardt - Chair  

John Chiatello

Jeff Davidson 

Alex DelPrete 

Cori English 

Margaret Keane 

Liz Lippert

Lisa Pearson 

Matt Rechtin 

Robert Smith 

Lisa Spinali 

Sally Stocks

Jeremy Strauss 

Chloe Sugarman

Jen Taylor 

Kirsten Wolfe