A full ballroom of guests seated at round tables during the Under the Stars Gala dinner.

Events that light up the night

Every gathering, pint and pickleball match helps keep services free for survivors in Placer County.

Under the Stars Gala 2026 artwork: Thursday, October 22, 2026, Timber Creek Ballroom, Sun City Roseville.

Under the Stars Gala: thank you

  • Thursday, October 22, 2026
  • Timber Creek Ballroom, Sun City Roseville
  • Cocktails, dinner and auction

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of elegance, connection and celebration under the stars — and to the sponsors, donors and volunteers who made it possible. Every ticket, sponsorship and auction bid supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking, and their children.

$136,605 raised through the 2026 gala campaign, past its $100,000 goal

Total as listed on the gala’s Givebutter campaign page. At the 2025 gala, donors and sponsors raised $150,000.

Moments from the gala

Photos from the 2025 Under the Stars Gala.

  • Guests seated at round tables in a full ballroom during the gala dinner.
  • Guests mingle at tables set up on a sunny lawn under tall trees.
  • Four guests pose together, smiling, at the gala.
  • A speaker addresses the room from the front while guests listen at their tables.
  • Guests browse items on display tables at the silent auction.
  • Four guests in suits and dresses stand together for a photo.
  • A host with a microphone speaks to guests seated around the room.
  • A smiling guest holds a white cake decorated with berries.

Earlier this year

  • Big Day of Giving artwork: “24 Hours to Give Where Your Heart Is.”

    Posted April 28, 2026

    Big Day of Giving

    24 hours to give where your heart is. One powerful day to come together, support the causes you care about, and make a real impact in your community.

    Stand Up Placer on Big Day of Giving
  • Auburn Pickleball Club “Heroes Tournament” poster with police, fire and sheriff badges.

    Sunday, April 12, 2026 · 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Auburn Heroes Pickleball Club Tournament

    A tournament with the Auburn Pickleball Club that invited players to sign up and supporters to cheer on our heroes as they battled it out on the court.

    Auburn Pickleball Club
  • “Raise a Glass — Stand in the Light” in gold lettering on navy.

    Announced February 26, 2026

    Stand in the Light

    Crooked Lane Brewing Company and Stand Up Placer unveiled Stand in the Light IPA — a special brew honoring survivors in Placer County. Tickets were $10 and included a pint of the featured IPA and three raffle tickets.

    Stand in the Light on Givebutter
Three fundraising thermometers, each filled higher with red, beside rows of hearts.

Host your own fundraiser

You can amplify your impact by organizing a third-party fundraiser for Stand Up Placer — a dinner, a game, a pint night, whatever brings your people together.

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