Impact Sponsor
Janet and Mike Michels
U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management
Sue and Ralph Stern
The Gena Reed Family Foundation
Program Sponsor
Advocacy Sponsor
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
Mark Chapin Johnson Foundation
Fatima Arshad
Kiel Lowen and Kate Phelan Lowen
Kylene Wing & Barry Kirk and Peter Phelan & Lori Gunnare
Razavi Law Group
PepsiCo
Workers United Local 50
Fifth Third Bank
2025 Annual Gala: The Girls Inc. Experience
An Immersive and Unapologetic Celebration of Girlhood
Step into the world of Girls Inc. of Orange County through the Girls Inc. Experience. This unforgettable evening is your invitation to connect with our mission, experience aspects of our transformative programs firsthand, and play a vital role in helping us achieve parity for all Orange County girls in education, career, and community.
As you revel in a blend of entertainment and philanthropy, you’ll see how your support directly impacts over 9,000 girls annually, from kindergarten to college and beyond. Funds raised during this spectacular night drive girl-focused programs in STEM education, financial literacy, healthy relationships, positive body image, and college and career readiness.
Leave energized, inspired, and part of a movement dedicated to shaping a brighter future. Together, we’ll empower the next generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders. Save the date, pledge your sponsorship, and be a catalyst for change.