JOIN US
Join us for StarVista’s once-a-year fundraising event and help ignite change in the lives of individuals and families!
Enjoy an evening of free food and drinks, live DJ music, and stories of inspiration with your friends at StarVista.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Farallon Room at Skyline College (Building 12)
3300 College Dr
Skyline College
San Bruno, CA 94066
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At StarVista, we believe in the potential of every person and that with the right support, change is possible. Whether struggling with substance abuse, thoughts of suicide, family violence, or homelessness, we help people of all ages and life stages navigate life’s challenges so they can thrive, grow, and live the life they want.
We are making a real difference and we invite you to join us in changing lives.
OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR
Changing Lives is StarVista’s once-a-year fundraising event that draws in over 200 individuals annually.
This year, our agency is embracing significant changes, positioning ourselves as pioneers for creating an ideal continuum of care model in San Mateo County. As we embark on this transformative journey, this year’s Changing Lives event invites you to be pioneers of hope, innovation, and progress, joining us as mental health advocates and leaders in shaping a caring and inspiring community that changes lives.
Our approach is built upon three crucial pillars, ensuring that every community member we serve has somewhere to go, someone to respond , and someone to call. These three pillars form the foundation of StarVista’s pioneering efforts in establishing an ideal continuum of care model for our county.
In-person attendees will enjoy wine, small bites, a live DJ, and networking opportunities at the beautiful Farallon Room at Skyline College.
We cannot wait to see you at Changing Lives 2023!
BRINGING OUR WORK AND IMPACT TO LIFE
Drawing in over 200 passionate individuals annually, Changing Lives features compelling program highlights and powerful client stories. This flagship event is our most recognizable and largest fundraiser of the year.
Click here to read the Changing Lives 2022 Event Recap.
2023 SPEAKER LINEUP
Sara Larios Mitchell, Ph.D., MACP
StarVista Chief Executive Officer
Marilyn D. Thomas, MPH, Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Fellow
University of California, San Francisco
Former StarVista Client
StarVista Board Member
Jerry Moe, MA
Founder of StarVista’s Kids Kamp
Eric Wollman
Retired Police Chief, Burlingame
StarVista Vice Chair Board Member
Nancy Magee
San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools
Donna Colson
Vice Mayor of Burlingame
Congressman Kevin Mullin, CA 15
FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY ELAINE RYAN AND DJ GOYO
A huge record collector, DJ Goyo is a vinyl DJ who brings the best of the old and the new, the rare and the popular, the upbeat and the intimate to the San Francisco Bay Area!
Experience the vibrant sounds of the rare vinyls DJ Goyo brings to all of his gigs at our Changing Lives event in the Farallon Room at Skyline College.
Elaine Ryan is a singer-songwriter living in the San Francisco Bay Area. With two full-length albums, an EP, and 12 singles to her name, Ryan’s music has been recognized in several prominent platforms including advertisements for Amazon Fashion and Yogurette, and in a TV show on Amazon Prime.
Ryan is the founder of Sync Music for a Change, a non-profit initiative dedicated to supporting indie musicians and raising money for progressive causes. She’s also the owner and director of Unicorn Sync, a boutique music licensing agency.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Create your own personal fundraiser page to raise funds toward the event.
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Become a Community Captain (aka Table Captain) and invite friends to join you at the event.
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If you already know a Community Captain, join their team.
Become a Community Captain!
We can’t do this without you! As a member of the StarVista community, you play a vital role in helping us reach our fundraising goal. By becoming a Community Captain, you are raising StarVista’s profile, sharing our mission with other compassionate people, and making memories that will last!
As a Community Captain, you are agreeing to bring 10 people with you to Changing Lives on October 12.
To sign up to be a Community Captain, be sure to select “Yes” in the Community Captain section of the registration form. If you did not do this, but want to become a Community Captain, please email development@star-vista.org.
ALL COMMUNITY CAPTAINS RECEIVE:
✨ A unique Captain page. This is where you can direct your guests to register for Changing Lives and/or Donate. You will set this page up with a staff member from our Development Team.
✨ A personalized Toolkit with your unique Captain page link that you can use to help invite your guests to join you and spread the word via email and social media.
✨ A unique Table Tent with your own Captain page url and QR code on event day. Your guests will donate during the event on your Captain page. This ensures we track all of your guest donations and help you see who from your group donated during the event.
✨ Any support needed. This includes registering your guests using a guest list instead of them individually registering themselves.
The funds we raise this year will help to ensure that our much-needed mental health and supportive programs can continue serving our community today and for years to come.
Have questions? Reach out to Patricia Dalao, Development Manager, at development@star-vista.org.
Here’s what Changing Lives guests and donors have to say:
“StarVista is an important safety-net in our community. It is important to me to support those who help the most vulnerable in my neighborhood.”
“Changing Lives was EPIC!”
“I enjoyed hearing testimonials from clients. It brings the services you provide to a very personal level.”
“Very positive energy; beautiful space to promote the program; great to meet many.”
“I want to be part of an amazing organization that helps others!”
“I loved the location and the view, we witnessed a beautiful sunset! I also really liked the staff video that was shared during the event!”
“The amazing positive change StarVista brings to our community is outstanding and their professionalism is impressive. We are proud to support this great work! Thanks for all you do.”
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
TICKET OPTIONS
Changing Lives will take place in person this year, with the option to watch a recording after the event.
Register to join StarVista at 6pm in the Farallon Room at Skyline College. Enjoy wine, small bites, a live DJ, and networking opportunities.
If you are unable to attend the event, or you want to watch the program again, we will be sending all registrants a recap email with a link to the recorded program.
VENUE
Changing Lives will take place in the Farallon Room in Building 12 at Skyline College in San Bruno.
Building 12 (Environmental Science Building)
3300 College Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
*Tip! Type “The Farallon Room” in Google Maps and it will direct you to the exact location.
ACCESSIBILITY
Farallon Room is completely ADA Compliant/wheelchair accessible, with 3 ramps that lead into the event space.
With hightop tables for our guests, there is also an option for standard height tables for wheelchair accessible/ADA compliance.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Masks are not required. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the event.
If you are not feeling well, we kindly ask that you do not attend the event. Please enjoy the event by watching the recording following the event that will be sent to all registrants.
DRESS CODE
The in-person dress code is Smart Casual/Cocktail.
The expected temperature on event day is mid 60*s. We suggest bringing a light jacket. The Farallon Room at Skyline College is perched cliffside in San Bruno, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and hills below.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
We will be serving a variety of appetizers and desserts at Changing Lives. There will be gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Please note the facility that prepares the food is not a completely allergen-free facility.
We will also be serving wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages at the bars.
BECOME A VISIONARY TODAY!
You can become a StarVista Visionary by pledging to donate a minimum of $1,000 every year (or $84 a month) for 5 years. Support from StarVista Visionaries is unrestricted, allowing us to respond to the changing needs of our communities, and to ensure that current and past clients can rely on us, their trusted partners, if and when they need us.
You can become a StarVista Visionary anytime! Here’s how:
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- Visit the official Visionaries webpage HERE and become a Visionary now
- When you register for Changing Lives, opt into the Visionary program
- Sign up to become a Visionary at Changing Lives on October 26
To become a sponsor, please reach out to:
Lea M. Berhane
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Chief Development, Marketing & Technology Officer
Cell/Text: (510) 697-8992
For more information about the event, please reach out to:
Patricia Dalao
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Development Manager
Cell/Text: (650) 465-3373