ALTADENA, Calif., March 21, 2025 — The countdown is on for the 2025 Five Acres Triple Crown Gala on May 3, an elegant evening dedicated to supporting children in foster care and strengthening families. Set against the stunning backdrop of the private estate of April and William Costigan in Pasadena, the charity’s major fundraising gala raises funds to support children and families within their communities by creating a permanent, safe, and healthy environment for every child.
Promising guests an unforgettable night of philanthropy, entertainment, and celebration, this year’s gala is chaired by La Canada Resident Erica Adler, Altadena Resident Candy Renick, and Monrovia Resident Tammi Rogers. Guests will be immersed in the thrill and grandeur of the Triple Crown races, complete with signature mint juleps, southern-inspired cuisine, and derby-style fashion. Attendees are encouraged to don their finest derby hats and race-day attire while enjoying an evening of lively auctions, exclusive entertainment, and heartfelt mission moments.
“Children are our future, and it is important to help guide their way,” said Rogers. “Five Acres promotes safety, well-being, and permanency for children and their families. Supporting the Five Acres gala is an opportunity for us all to be part of this mission.”
Among the generous sponsors already confirmed for this year’s event are: Preakness Stakes Sponsors: Stephen and Chantal Bennett, Andrew Crowell & Family, Kirsten L. Hansen; Belmont Stakes Sponsors: Armen and Rita Baranian, Cathay Bank, Deka Law Group, Gallagher, Tucker Ellis LLP; among other sponsors at various levels.
“Our community has endured tragic loss because of the Eaton Fires and Pacific Palisades Fires. Beyond raising vital funds at our Triple Crown Gala, this evening will be a chance to come together as a community, support one another, and begin the journey of healing and rebuilding,” said Jennifer Berger, Five Acres chief advancement officer. “We are grateful to our Five Acres sponsors and underwriters who have generously supported us through this unprecedented time, as the need to provide mental health services is greater than ever.”
Besides the gala chairs, the committee members are Nancy Aplin, Athena Asklipiadis, Meghan Baier, Chantal Bennett, Jennifer Berger, Leo Bolanos, Mimi Carter, April Costigan, Chelby Crawford-Smith, Farnaz Datomi, Michele Doll, Shayna Fiore, Trish Gonzales, Beth Hansen, Kirsten Hansen, Tera King, Jenny Lin, Sue McGuirl, Jessica Paz, Marisol Perez, Shoshana Puccia, Nicole Rasic, Chris Selak, Sharick Smyser-O’Keefe, Armineh Yousefian, and Zeenat Zonte.
For more than 137 years, Five Acres has been promoting safe, loving, and permanent family solutions. Proceeds from the 2025 Five Acres Triple Crown Gala will benefit children at the organization’s Altadena campus and provide essential programs and services to nearly 7,000 children and families in Southern California.
Individual tickets are $325 and tables are $3,250 before April 11 and increase to $350 and $3,500 thereafter, respectively. To purchase tickets, sponsor, or make a gift, visit https://5acres.org/five-acres-annual-gala-2025/. For sponsorship opportunities, call Jenny Lin, associate director of advancement, at 626-390-8453 or email jennylin@5acres.org.
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About Five Acres
Since 1888, Five Acres has protected the most vulnerable members of our community: children. Serving nearly 7,000 children and family members annually across six counties, Five Acres now strives for permanency—a permanent, loving home—for all children in their care. The three pillars of safety, well-being and permanency provide the framework for its programs and guide the steps as the agency develops even more effective means of caring for children and families in crisis.
Media Contacts:
Marisol Barrios Perez, MSPA, APR
626-491-3594 or marisolperez@5acres.org