An unforgettable Kid City Community Luncheon

By: Dr. Ghecemy Lopez, Kid City Executive Director

We wholeheartedly thank everyone who came and supported, in-person and in spirit, Kid City’s Community Care Luncheon. My heart was so full from seeing everyone come together and uplift one another, especially in a time during which the fabric of our community is being threatened.

Thank you for showing your support for our team, and for warmly welcoming me as well. It is a huge privilege to have the opportunity to serve as Kid City’s executive director, to lead such a brilliant, and caring team, and together working on the same mission: empowering our local youth and young adults to achieve their dreams and become extraordinary leaders in our community throughout the next years.

Shoutout to Kid City alumni, volunteers, and long-time friends for making this event possible! 

I truly appreciate each and every one of you for affirming our students’ talents, and for being part of the special community that is cheering them on, offering them resources and helping them open new doors. 

Kid City band The Wallflowers making the Luncheon extra memorable with their lovely performance! 

To Anne, Andrea, and Kim: I am honored to work with you and to have the opportunity to celebrate all of your accomplishments last Saturday afternoon. You are all beloved by the community. Thank you for being part of Kid City’s past, present and future chapter. ❤️

Please see below some of the highlights of the Community Care Luncheon:

Thanks to you all, we had a full house! 

It was an honor to welcome you all at my first ever Kid City Luncheon!

Andrea (honoree) and Rod Davis appreciating the Kid City decor! 

Anne Hawthorne (Urban Foundation Executive Director and honoree) and Sergey Ryazantsev stepping into the building! 

Board Chair Jimmy Alvarado congratulating Kim Fabian (Kid City alumna and honoree) for helping Kid City blossom! 

Kid City Board Member Laura Cuellar congratulating Kid City Alum Kwesi Essilfie for being the first ever Hayes Community Heart Award recipient! 

Congrats to the lucky winners of the Luncheon's Silent Auction (featuring Carolyn Tokunaga and MC Angelita Sanchez)! 

Best news for last: We met our goal! 🥳♥️ Thanks to our beloved Kid City community, we raised $55K+! Your generous support, especially during these tough times, will go a long way for our students. 

We want to hear from you! Please let us know how we can make this annual event even better by completing this 5-minute survey. Thank you in advance.

In peace and solidarity,

Ghecemy