Legacy of Connection - RCF Connects' 25th Anniversary Ball

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Dress to dazzle and enjoy an unforgettable evening on top of the hill with breathtaking 3-bridge views, fine dining, dancing, and stories that honor 25 years of community impact.

Legacy of Connection Gala (Celebrating RCF Connects 25th Anniversary)

Berkeley Country Club - 7901 Cutting Blvd, El Cerrito 94530

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Doors Open 5:30pm

Gourmet Delights, Hosted Bar, Silent Auction, Music, Dancing . . . to benefit RCF Connects

Mistress of Ceremonies: Vaneese Johnson – Keynote Speaker: Retired Chief of Police, Bisa French

For twenty-five years, RCF Connects (Richmond Community Foundation) has been building bridges—between neighbors and opportunity, between hope and action, between dreams and the resources to make them real.

Now, we’re inviting you—our partners, friends, and community family—to join us for a night that celebrates everything we’ve built together. The 25th Anniversary Ball will be an unforgettable evening of elegance, joy, and connection.

We invite you to enjoy fine dining, music, dancing, laughter, and powerful stories of impact from across Contra Costa County.

This isn’t just a celebration, it’s a love letter to the community that made RCF Connects what it is today.

What Awaits You at This Unforgettable Experience

Step into a shimmering evening themed “Anchored in Richmond, Connecting Contra Costa.” As our honored guests, you will enjoy:

• A red-carpet welcome and dazzling photo opportunities

• Musical performances that set the tone for a night of celebration

• A gourmet food experience, elegantly crafted and served throughout the evening

• Complimentary cocktails served at the open bar (please drink responsibly)

• Powerful storytelling from local leaders, youth scholars, and community members rising through RCF programs

• Inspiring moments of impact from 25 years of housing equity, economic mobility, and community-led change

• A lively dance floor where we celebrate joy, resilience, and the next 25 years ahead

• Special first look announcements—including the next decade of RCF Connects’ work and expansion across Contra Costa

Surprise fundraising moments designed to spark joy, generosity, and meaningful community impact.

Come dressed to dazzle, ready to reconnect.

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Host or Publisher RCF Connects (Richmond Community Foundation