Celebrating 15 Years of Growth, Impact & Community
May 31, 2025 | 5PM – 9PM
Thank you for making The 2025 Seedling Soirée: Celebrating 15 Years of Growth, Impact & Community, such a meaningful and unforgettable evening.
Because of your incredible generosity and support, we exceeded our fundraising goal, raising over $140,000 through ticket sales, sponsorships, silent and live auctions! These funds will directly support our mission to nourish the community, advance food justice, and health equity, and provide year round education and food access.
If you were inspired to contribute but haven’t had the chance yet—there’s still time. Every gift helps build a strong and healthy community. Make a gift today!
Seedling Soiree Chefs & Drink Purveyors to date:
Joe Bower
Phil Esteban
Kevin Templeton
Andy Weiss
Doug Settle & Abby King
Steve Dion
Reyna Venegas
Aureny Aranda
Cindy Quiñonez
Christina Ng
Kitchenistas
Sandra Orozco
Logan Mitchell
Charlie Knowles and Manny Da Luz
Wilmer Braulio
Jiomar Diaz
BOOCHCRAFT
Bivouac
Bivouac Ciderworks
LJ Wines
Hasta Mañana Cantina
Rejon Tequila
Belching Beaver
Nina’s Baking Corner
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Christy Walton
Cox Communications
Don & Sherry Urena
International Community Foundation
Kaiser Permanente
Kimley-Horn
The Beyster Family
Specialty Produce
Sweetwater Authority
UCSD Center for Community Health
Honorary Committee:
Ali McElroy, Blue Shield of CA, California Coast Credit Union, Cathy Burnham, Claire Groebner & Mike Markham, Evolution Affairs, Healy Vigderson, Jen Nation & Ady Huertas, North Island Credit Union, Port of San Diego, Dr Sabrina Falquier & Dr. Philippe Montgrain, Susy & Pedro Villegas, Teresa & Mike Palzkill, Warren Gorowitz & Christoph Hilscher
Your support is critical to our work and makes it possible for Olivewood to develop, strengthen, and expand our garden, environmental stewardship, nutrition, healthy cooking, job skills, leadership development, community building programs, healthy food access, and advocacy programs.
