Save the Date for Our 2026 Annual Gala!

Saturday evening, May 16, 2026
Sequoyah Country Club, Oakland

With stunning views, fire pits for s’mores, and some fun additions to the program, this fundraiser promises to be a community-centric event you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information!

To make the event a success, we need your help securing sponsorships and special auction items (such as plane tickets, box suites, trips, Airbnbs, and other unique experiences). If you can help with sponsorship or a big-ticket auction item, please complete this short form. Thank you!

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2025 Annual Gala

Campers, supporters, and community leaders gathered at Jack London Square on April 26 for a festive and inspiring fundraiser to support our second century of building community in nature! Together we raised $190,000 to support equitable access to nature and meaningful outdoor programs for kids and families, including over $77,000 for our Campership & Outreach Fund that ensures all members of our community have access to an Oakland Feather River Camp experience.

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors and Supporters!

Presenting Sponsor: Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley

Mountain Peaks Sponsor: Donahue Fitzgerald 

Cascading River Sponsors: Amalgamated Bank, Aropa Consulting, AT&T, Obsidian Wine C.

Premier Table Sponsors: 
Ryann & Gehan Cheung, Kathy & Terry Dwyer, Beth Jones & Jeff Knoeck,
Oakland Parks & Recreation Foundation,Libby & Adam Parcher, Sarah Schuppisser & Michael Bull

Premier Ticket Holders: Charlton Birden & Aisha Mitchner, Alanna Birden, Steve Boswell, Diana Christensen, Deborah & Hal Collard,
Jarret Cooper, Emily Doskow, Family Law, Jenna Dwyer, First 5 Alameda County, Leann Gustafson, Edward Horn,
Stephanie & Ray McFadden, 
Michael Moran & Allison Banks, Vernon & Deanna Moreno, Laura & James O’Hare, Lisa Thorne

Community Supporters: Côte West, Emily Doskow, Family Law, Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam

Auction & Raffle Donors: Becker Boards, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, The Brewing Lair, Kay Carlson, Suzanne Clarke & Nancy Stephen, Cornerstone Berkeley, Emily Doskow, Nanette Duffy & John Poloni, Eat.Learn.Play., Edith’s Pie, Margaret Fago,
Fourneé Bakery, Melody Fuller-Lewis & David Lewis, Chris Granillo Art, Hipline, L&L Guide and Outfitters, Karen LeGault,
Kathryn Lewis Photography, MacRostie Winery, Making Waves Studios, Mariposa Baking Co., Rivka Mason, Don McCartney,
David Moyer, Nakoma Resort, Oakland Feather River Camp, Oakland Museum of California, Oakland Zoo, Oaktown Spice Shop,
Obsidian Wine Co., Pixar, Amelia Pudoff, RIDE Oakland, Saltbreaker, Scott’s Seafood Jack London Square, SF MOMA,
Terry Shearn, SkinSpirit Montclair, Sports Basement, St. George Spirits, Stewart-Haas Racing, Emily Weil

Gala Committee: Kathy Dwyer & Beth Jones (Co-Chairs), Ryann Cheung, Stephanie Green, Libby Parcher, Dalbir Singh, Luan Stauss

Event Volunteers: Deborah Barragan, Joy David, Kathy Dwyer, Susan Eggett, Beth Jones, Jess Martin, Alexa Murdoch, Carol Selb,
Scouts and Parents of BSA Troop 203

100th Anniversary Gala

On March 16, 2024, we held our first-ever fundraising Gala in honor of our 100th anniversary. With 12 community sponsors and over 200 guests, the sold-out event raised more than $208,000 to support camp programs and access to OFRC. Learn more.

 

Camps in Common/Oakland Feather River Camp is a 501c3 nonprofit organization (tax ID 43-1993846).