Welcome to BACN's 45th Anniversary "Cheers to 45 Years" Gala!

Join us November 19, 2026, for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 45 years of protecting children, strengthening families, and preventing child abuse throughout the Bay Area. On this special night, we will honor the remarkable history of Bay Area Crisis Nursery—the only Crisis Nursery in the Bay Area—and the community of supporters who have made our work possible for nearly half a century.

Held at the beautiful Oakhurst Country Club, the evening begins with a cocktail reception featuring passed hors d'oeuvres, a photo wall, shopping opportunities with local vendors, and a curated silent auction. Guests will then enjoy a delicious dinner, followed by dessert and dancing.

Guests will experience inspiring client stories and a look back at the Nursery's journey from a small six-bed home in Concord to a lifeline for thousands of children and families each year.

Throughout the evening, guests will have opportunities to support BACN through our Silent Auction, Dessert Auction, and Centerpiece Raffle while learning how their generosity helps keep children safe and families together. Historical displays, photos, and mission moments will showcase 45 years of impact and the lives transformed through BACN's services.

The celebration continues as auction winners are announced and guests enjoy music, dancing, and time with friends old and new. Together, we hope to raise $90,000 to ensure children and families in crisis continue to have access to free emergency childcare, crisis shelter, respite care, and family support services.

Event Highlights:

🥂 Cocktail Reception & Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
🏷️ Local vendor shopping
📸 Photo Wall & Historical Displays
🍽️ Dinner & Dessert
🎟️ Silent Auction
🍰 Dessert Auction
🎁 Centerpiece Raffle
❤️ Client Stories & Mission Moments
💃 Dancing & Celebration

Event Details:

🎟 Tickets are $150 per person
🥂 Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
📍 Oakhurst Country Club

More than a fundraiser, "Cheers to 45 Years" is a celebration of the children, families, volunteers, donors, and community partners who have made BACN's mission possible. We can't wait to celebrate this milestone with you!

About the Bay Area Crisis Nursery
Every child deserves to grow up feeling safe, cared for, and loved in a stable home. Our investment in supporting kids makes a difference today and in their lives as adults, impacting the future of our community.

The Bay Area Crisis Nursery’s (BACN’s) mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by supporting families through difficult times. The Nursery provides over 31,000 hours of free shelter and childcare to young children whose families are living in poverty annually. BACN offers a weekly food pantry giving thousands of pounds of food each year, a free thrift store, 125,000 diapers to families, and serves over 1,800 families and 3,700 children a year with free food, diapers, and clothing.