The San Francisco Social

7×7 Covers the SF Social

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:01:30 +0000

The 2011 San Francisco Social—which benefitted the KIPP Bay Area Schools, a network of free college-preparatory schools for underprivileged children—raised more than $55,000, exceeding goals and delighting a sold-out crowd. Approximately 450 young adults from San Francisco and surrounding areas came together to show their support and commitment to education for local students in-need.

Anderson Pugash, founder of the San Francisco Social, said: “The San Francisco Social is inspiring a new generation of young philanthropists who will be critical in supporting our community for decades to come. Many are already aware of the challenges facing our educational system today and they are eager to support a results-oriented solution like KIPP Bay Area Schools, a cause that is proving that demography does not define destiny.”

The San Francisco Social began as a fundraiser for the Sonoma Jazz+ Festival five years ago, and today has hundreds of loyal annual followers and a track record of raising tens of thousands of dollars. The event’s unique mission is to draw an engaging young adult audience to support and become involved with important Bay Area charitable causes. The festive evening brings together young, philanthropic-minded professionals and leaders from Marin, San Francisco and Silicon Valley to socialize for a purpose. The event changes its beneficiary every two years to distribute financial support and audience exposure to a variety of deserving art, education, and service charities. Through the San Francisco Social, young leaders and their friends get together to impact their community and enjoy a memorable evening.

Photos: Claudine Gossett for Drew Altizer Photography | drewaltizer.com

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Ticket Sales End this Week

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:20:33 +0000

Make sure to grab your ticket to this year’s event today! Ticket sales end this week and we’re almost sold out. Dance, mingle and celebrate the 6th Annual San Francisco Social at the Fairmont. 100% of the proceeds benefit the KIPP Bay Area Schools.

Tickets - http://sfsocial.eventbrite.com/

Save-the-Date: November 12

admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:23:40 +0000

The 6th Annual San Francisco Social will be held at the Pavilion Room at the Fairmont. Further details will be released soon.

Support KIPP Bay Area Schools

admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:20:31 +0000

KIPP Bay Area Schools is proving that demography does not define destiny. Every day, the collective efforts of 2,300 students, 128 teachers and seven school leaders across KIPP Bay Area Schools prove the possible: that public schools in low-income communities can prepare all students for success in college and the competitive world beyond.

KIPP Bay Area Schools (KBAS) is made up of five middle schools, two high schools and a regional support office. In 2010–2011, KIPP schools served more than 2,300 students. To date, 83% of KIPP alumni have matriculated to college.

How can you get involved?

Make a gift in honor of friends or family. KIPP Bay Area Schools will send a card letting your friend know of your holiday donation in their honor. Click here.

Become a fan of KIPP Bay Area Schools on Facebook and stay connected. Follow them on Twitter for the latest updates.

Get involved and volunteer. Find out more information here.

Attend the San Francisco Social!

2010 SF Social Recap

admin — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:16:26 +0000

The 2010 SF Social was a sold-out success, and we thank the generosity of our supporters for helping us gross over $36,000 for KIPP Bay Area Schools and over $5,000 for the Pegasus Fund. This year we have set an ambitious new target of $75,000 – enough to educate 30 kids for a year. Please join us on November 12 for fun, dancing and drinks at the Fairmont and support a worthy cause.