ICF to Co-Host Gala to Promote Expanded Cross-Border Philanthropy September 8^th

The International Community Foundation will co-host its first binational fundraising gala to increase charitable giving and volunteerism benefiting communities and local nonprofit organizations with an emphasis in Baja California.

Co-hosted with its Baja California-based sister foundation ? Fundación Internacional de la Comunidad ?“San Diego-Baja California: One R e g i o n Toward a Brighter Future?will celebrate efforts to expand regional cross-border philanthropy in the San Diego-Baja California border region. Proceeds from the gala will benefit the International Community Foundation’s Sustainable Communities Fund and Fundación Internacional de la Comunidad.

Activities will begin at 6 p.m. with a dockside VIP reception at the historic yacht America, which will include performances by the Mariachi "Mi México", a 20-member mariachi collective ranging in ages 9 to 19, and a group of San Diego high school students who specialize in regional Mexican dances. At 7 p.m. the colorful gala Mercado (marketplace) will open, offering attendees the opportunity to sample Latin American items, participate in a silent auction and join in the breaking of three festive piñatas. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m. in the Point Loma Ballroom, followed by dancing at 9 p.m.

For more information on the Gala, including sponsorship and silent auction opportunities
visit ICF Gala Page or
contact Anne McEnany at (858) 677-2915 or anne@icfdn.org