Tea Under the Big Top!

Voted Best Charity Event 2025 by Inland Empire Magazine. Purchase your tickets before they sell out!

Join the Children's Foundation of America for our 5th annual ChariTea Fundraiser presented by Claremont Lincoln University.

Over 400,000 children are in foster care each year due to circumstances beyond their control. These children have faced trauma, abuse, and neglect, and continue to endure challenges participating with their peers in everyday activities and accessing educational resources. Make a difference in their lives by attending this special fundraising event. Proceeds benefit scholarships, mental health programs, transitional housing, quality foster care services, and grants for children in need.

Come with us to an exciting tea party under the big top, complete with delicious treats, entertainment, and activities. Guests will gather at Granite Creek Gardens in Claremont for a tea luncheon including a variety of finger sandwiches, an assortment of hors d'oeuvres, pastries, and a selection of teas. There will be photo opportunities, a silent auction, artisan vendor booths, and a complimentary swag bag provided.

2026 ChariTea Theme: Under the Big Top

Guests are encouraged to dress in garden tea party attire inspired by our vintage circus theme.

A Vintage Circus Experience!

To help celebrate our 20th Anniversary of the Children's Foundation of America, we've been busy curating a special experience for our guests. This year's ChariTea will be bigger and more exciting than ever! We are pleased to welcome a local magician and a juggler to entertain our guests. Tea service will begin shortly after noon, but be sure to arrive early - the fun starts at 11:30. We will have a garden area filled with artisan vendors displaying their wares, including jewelry, paper crafts, mixed media assemblage, and more!

Important Ticket Information

Reserve tickets or a full table here on Eventbrite (processing fees apply). THIS EVENT SELLS OUT. Purchase your tickets soon!

Ticket sales are nonrefundable, but are transferable. If you need to transfer your tickets to other names, please contact us no later than 4 p.m. the day prior to the event.

PRO TIP: purchase a full table with friends or colleagues and choose a table theme at a discounted rate! Proceed to ticket options for availability.*

* General admission seats will be placed at random. Selecting a table theme is only available to full table purchases and is the only way to ensure your guests will sit together.

Regarding dietary needs: There will be a variety of vegetarian options, however, we are not able to accommodate vegan and non-dairy needs at this particular event. Thank you for your understanding.

Regarding bringing children: Children may be brought to the event, but a seat must be purchased for them. There is no children's rate for tickets, all general admission tickets are the same price. Infants under the age of 12 months may lap sit for no extra cost. Stollers must be parked away from tables unless a general admission ticket has been purchased for that space.

Sponsorships are available. Contact Carla at 909-426-0773 ext. 236 or email [email protected] to inquire.

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