RING IN HOPE

THE SALVATION ARMY SAN FRANCISCO 23RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

PLEASE JOIN US!

Ring in the holiday season with us at our 23rd Annual Holiday Luncheon.

This year, we come together to celebrate and support the children and families served by the Ray & Joan Kroc Center in the heart of the Tenderloin.

Friday, November 13, 2026
Julia Morgan Ballroom

465 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94104

11:30am Reception
12:30pm Lunch

Can’t Attend?
Consider donating instead.

To donate via stock or DAF,
visit salarmy.us/StockDAF

If you would like to mail a check, please do so to: 

The Salvation Army, ATTN: Holiday Luncheon
832 Folsom Street, San Francisco, California 94107

For questions about sponsorship, registration or RSVP’s, please contact:
Christine Preziosi — rsvp@preziosieventproductions.com

HOPE IN ACTION

The Ray & Joan Kroc Center

A place for kids to learn, grow and belong.

In the heart of the Tenderloin, the Kroc Center is a place where children and families can find opportunity, community and support.

From after-school academic help and summer camp to the Teen Center, sports, arts, healthy meals and family resources, the Kroc Center surrounds young people with the experiences and relationships that help them thrive. This year-round continuum supports young people as they become confident, connected adults.


638

youth and teens in Kroc Center programs

13,242

days of After School & Summer Camp care

19,267

meals & snacks served to children

82%

report their child’s reading level improved

92%

say their child is more academically prepared

“ I’ve been coming to the Kroc Center since 2009 and it has given me countless opportunities and experiences. As thanks, I wanted to return to the Kroc Center and give back to it. ”

Tonkhla Dankul
UC San Diego, Class 2026
Incoming Ph.D. student in biology, Caltech

HONORING


Supervisor Bilal Mahmood
District 5 Supervisor

Bilal Mahmood is a visionary leader and public servant dedicated to building a safer, more vibrant, and inclusive San Francisco. As the historic first South Asian and Muslim-American elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Bilal brings a unique blend of data-driven pragmatism and deep compassion to his role representing District 5. His distinguished career spans serving as a policy analyst in the Obama administration, founding successful technology ventures, and driving impactful philanthropic initiatives. On the Board, Bilal is a tireless champion for neighborhoods like the Tenderloin and the Western Addition, focusing his efforts on expanding housing, supporting local small businesses, and implementing collaborative, community-focused solutions to public safety and the opioid crisis.

HOST COMMITTEE


Olivia Stobo
President, Bay Area Bright Futures Foundation

Kate Robinson
CEO, Tenderloin Community Benefit District

Carrie Barnes
The Salvation Army Advisory Board Member, San Francisco Metro

Fifi Holbrook
The Salvation Army Advisory Board Member, San Francisco Metro

Kelsie Costa-Olson
Event Chairwoman

Adam Nathan
San Francisco Metro Advisory Board Chair

June Sargent
San Francisco Metro Advisory Board Vice Chair


SPONSORS


Red Shield - $100k+

Michele and John McNellis

The Obendorf Family Foundation


Kettle - $50k+


Trumpet - $25k+

Charles B. and Ann Johnson in memory of their son Charles E. “Chuck” Johnson


Drum - $15k+

Jeannie and Sandro San Giacomo


Tambourine - $10k+

Bay Area Bright Futures Foundation

Diane B. Wilsey


Bell - $5k+

Carrie Barnes

Janine Scancarelli and Christopher McMahon

Paul Aherne

Sherial Heller

Shivshakti Foundation

Stephanie "Fifi" Holbrook