5th Annual Gala & Auction

Presented by Fine Point Law

Celebrating 5 years of supporting families in Santa Cruz County

Saturday, September 26th | 5p-9p | Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Join us for The Circle Family Center’s 5th Annual Gala & Auction at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History as we celebrate five years of impact with an unforgettable night in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz.

Guests will enjoy an elevated evening featuring:

- Open access to the MAH galleries
- A rooftop cocktail lounge
-The Circle Vogue magazine photo booth
-Dinner from Mission St BBQ
-Drinks from Front & Cooper
-Music and dancing with DJ MK
-On-site childcare available

More than a gala, this is a celebration of the families, partners, supporters, and community members who have helped The Circle grow into a trusted perinatal resource for Santa Cruz County.

Come dressed to celebrate, ready to connect, and prepared for a beautiful night supporting the future of families in our community.

Your contribution does all of this…

2017 families served

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1000+ scolarships

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15,325 oz of donated breastmilk

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62 Medi-Cal doulas trained

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4,200+

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2017 families served 〰️ 1000+ scolarships 〰️ 15,325 oz of donated breastmilk 〰️ 62 Medi-Cal doulas trained 〰️ 4,200+ 〰️

“As an immigrant, when I first moved to the United States, I went through a deep identity crisis questioning where I belonged and how to root myself in a new place. The Circle helped me find my sense of belonging here. It has been a true compass for me, offering direction, grounding, and a feeling of home.”

— Laura

“The Circle is that place you dream about when you imagine having kids, and the place you NEED when those kids are actually here! So warm and accepting of the whole family.”

— Cheyanne

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! The Circle Family Center is a registered 501c3 and your ticket purchases is fully tax deductible!

  • All proceeds from the gala feed directly back into the The Circle Family Center’s programs. This means your donation could provide the snacks for our Mama Café that often fills nutritional gaps for families, or contributing to the childbirth education of a low-income Family, or continuing our free Nurture and Grow mental health support group.

  • You absolutely can! Seems is an email at hello@thecirclefamilycenter.org and we will gladly get you plugged in to volunteer in a way that is meaningful for you.

  • 100%! Email us at hello@thecirclefamilycenter.org and let us know what kind of in-kind donation you would like to give!

  • We would be honored to accept a donation in honor or memory of someone dear to you. We would also love to know the story of why of you are open to sharing.