10 Years of Impact. One Unforgettable Afternoon.
Sparkle In The Garden
September 20, 2026 · 12pm
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | SAN RAFAEL CA
Price increases to $225 on August 1
100% donations back to our community
Volunteer Run Organization
Empowering & uplifting single mothers
This isn't your standard nonprofit event.
For a decade, the Sparkle Foundation has shown up for single mothers and their children across the Bay Area — quietly, consistently, and without fanfare. This September, we're celebrating ten years with the kind of afternoon that reflects everything we stand for: real support, real impact, and real community.
Sparkle in the Garden brings together community leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, families, and allies — women, men, everyone who believes that when we invest in one another, extraordinary things happen.
Come for the cause. Stay for the experience.
The Experience
Forget what you think a charity brunch looks like.
Held in the gardens of Dominican University of California, this afternoon is a full sensory experience — curated from start to finish.
Eat & Drink Well | Chef-driven, seasonal cuisine from Urban Organics, paired with hand-selected wines, sparkling cocktails, and elevated mocktails.
Explore the Garden | Wander through immersive activations designed to delight: a Flower Bar, Watercolor Experience, 360° Photo Activation, and interactive sponsor moments that surprise at every turn.
Hear Something Real | Our keynote brings four mothers — women who have been directly impacted by the Sparkle Foundation, each sharing their story in their own words. No polish, no script. Just truth.
Connect with Purpose | Whether you're here for the networking or here for the mission, you'll leave with both.
Tickets
Join us
Early Bird tickets are available now at $185 — price increases to $225 on August 1.
Every ticket supports the Sparkle Foundation's direct services: enrichment scholarships, emergency assistance, mentorship, and community programs. 100% of donations go back to the families we serve.
The Sparkle Gifting Suite
This is where it gets exceptional.
Every guest at Sparkle in the Garden receives a curated gift collection — the kind you'd expect to find backstage at a major awards show, not at a nonprofit event. We do this intentionally, because our community deserves to be celebrated, not just thanked.
This year's gifting suite features premier partners including:
Beauty Heroes — clean beauty, elevated
Zenni Eyewear — fashion-forward optical
Confections by Joshua — artisan sweets, beautifully crafted
Radiant Spaces — curated for your home and life
...and additional curated brands announced soon
Valued at hundreds of dollars, this is a gifting experience unlike anything else in the Bay Area nonprofit space. It's one more reason a Sparkle ticket is unlike any other.
Our Emcee
Stacey Fleece
Stacey C. Fleece, CFA, is a Regional Manager with Pinnacle Home Loans. Stacey proudly has 20 years’ experience in residential finance with expertise in territory management, business development, strategic planning, and business mentoring.
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Prior to her tenure in lending, Stacey was also a recognized leader in the investment industry where she worked at several Bay Area based hedge funds in both trading and research, ultimately opening her own fund as General Partner. She is co-founder of the women’s networking group, SKIRT, co-authored SKIRTWorking, How To Network Using SKIRT, and is an expert on coaching professionals on building their business through relationship networking.
Stacey earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree from the University of San Francisco. In addition to her work as a board member at Sparkle Foundation, she is a 25+ year member and past president of The Junior League of San Francisco, former board member for the San Francisco Symphony League, and has served as chair for various non-profit fundraisers throughout the Bay Area.
Plus special guests, mothers from our Sparkle community sharing their unique stories and impact.
Check out last year’s event…
Our Mission
If you want to know what it means to Sparkle, you must experience it for yourself. It’s not just something we do; it’s part of who we are. The energy and commitment we bring to our communities are palpable. Step into any space where we are in our zone, and you won’t be able to resist the urge to get involved. The Sparkle Foundation’s mission is to make sure women and children have a Sparkle in their eyes. We help women because women rarely ask for help. We help children because they are many times victims of circumstances. We do this alongside our communities, and we make magical things happen.
Every dollar, every donation, and every hour of heart and soul poured into Sparkle is amplified by our mission and sent directly to the families we support. We are different in this way as 100% of donations go to the women and children we personally select. We make a difference. We create opportunities. We give hope and demonstrate what’s possible when women work together. We mentor. We advise. We give. And when we think we have nothing left, we provide more, and we do so with a deep sense of purpose, responsibility, humility, impact, and commitment to the women we serve.
You can be a part of all of this and truly Sparkle.
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Want to Sparkle AND Showcase Your Brand?
This year’s sponsorship opportunities are bigger and better than ever—packed with brand exposure, elevated experiences, and powerful community impact. Details below!
Also, if you would like to donate something to our silent auction please contact Katrina@sparklenow.org
