Join us Saturday September 19, 2026 for the 3rd Annual Keys to 100 Fundraising Gala. We invite you to sponsor or purchase tickets and be part of this heartwarming event. Sponsorships start at $1,500, offering exceptional visibility and a chance to connect directly with the mission.
For 37 years, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County has partnered with generous sponsors and donors like you to build more than 245 homes, each one a foundation for stability, opportunity, and hope.
This fall, we will finalize and celebrate the completion of six new homes on West Washington Avenue in Santa Ana, welcoming families who have worked tirelessly for the opportunity to achieve affordable homeownership.During the Keys to 100 Gala, you will have the opportunity to meet and hear directly from one or two of these families and an unforgettable reminder of the real impact your support makes.
Their stories, while deeply personal, share a common thread. Many are hardworking families doing everything right, yet still struggling under the weight of Orange County’s high cost of living. Too often, they are forced into overcrowded conditions—children sleeping in living rooms, or entire families sharing a single bedroom, sometimes alongside other families all while paying 40–50% of their income on rent.
It’s a reality that limits opportunity and strains every aspect of daily life.
Together, we have the power to change that. Your sponsorship is more than support for an event, it’s an investment in safe, stable, and affordable homeownership for families who need it most. With your partnership we can continue building not just homes, but stronger futures for Orange County families.
Let’s come together to make the dream of homeownership a reality for more families in Orange County. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or tickets, please contact Lauren Rayner, Chief Development Officer, LRayner@HabitatOC.org or (949) 209-5634.
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is deeply honored to welcome Tiffany Haddish as a special performer at our upcoming Keys to 100 Gala. Her extraordinary talent, inspiring resilience, and dedication to creating brighter futures for families and foster youth make her a truly meaningful part of an evening dedicated to building hope, stability, and opportunity for Orange County families through affordable homeownership.
Emmy, Grammy, and NAACP Image Award-winning actress, comedian, bestselling author, producer, and philanthropist Tiffany Haddish is one of the entertainment industry's most celebrated and versatile performers. From her breakout role in Girls Trip to acclaimed stand-up specials, bestselling books, and numerous film and television projects, she has captivated audiences around the world with her talent, authenticity, and humor. Inspired by her own experiences growing up in foster care, Tiffany is also a passionate advocate for youth, founding The She Ready Foundation to provide support and opportunities for young people transitioning out of the foster care system. Her extraordinary career, resilience, and commitment to empowering others continue to make a lasting impact both on and off the stage.
As a family who have been forced to move time and time again, year after year due to unmanageable rents, we appreciate your support so much! Without folks like you, we literally will not have the home that we will be moving into within the next few months.
Our family feels so grateful to be afforded a rare opportunity to become homeowners… it literally feels like we won the lottery when odds were completely stacked against us here in Orange County.
Thank you for giving our children a chance to play together comfortably.
Thank you for giving our children a chance to get educated and become positive contributing members in our community. Their lives are forever changed because of you.
Thank you for giving our family a chance to thrive and enjoy simple moments together like eating dinner comfortably together in a dining room.
Words simply can’t explain how thankful we are… we hope you can feel the warmth and eternal gratitude that we have for your family’s kindness and generosity.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter, connection, and purpose all in support of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County.
I am honored to invite you to sponsor and attend our Third Annual Keys to 100 Gala on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the beautiful Fête the Venue in Costa Mesa. Unlike traditional galas, Keys to 100 combines live comedy, storytelling, and community impact into an engaging and unforgettable experience.
This year’s celebration promises an exceptional night featuring top-notch stand-up comedians, a lively silent auction, and outstanding food and drink all while raising critical funds to support our mission: ensuring that everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
Throughout the evening, we’ll share powerful stories of family transformation, highlight the real impact of your support, and look ahead to the future we are building together. It’s a night designed not only to entertain, but to inspire action and deepen your connection to the life-changing work happening right here in Orange County.
We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities—from $50,000 to $1,500—each providing meaningful visibility, recognition, and unique Build Day experiences that bring you closer to the families you are helping. Individual tickets and tables are also available for this inspiring evening.
As a Board Member of Habitat OC and proud Chair of Keys to 100, I’ve seen firsthand how the stability of home transforms lives creating strength for families, resilience in communities, and opportunity for future generations. Your support makes that transformation possible.
I hope you will join us as we open doors to hope, stability,
and opportunity together.
With gratitude and anticipation,
Kim Shepherd
Chair, Keys to 100 Gala Committee and Board Member
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County
