You’re Invited!
We’re so excited to share details about our upcoming 50th Celebration weekend in Sacramento! You’re invited to join fellow SSP supporters and partners for festivities, from Friday 10/24 at 4 pm through Sunday 10/26 at noon. The main event will be the Celebration Party, Saturday, 10/25 from 5 to 9 pm, at The Garden at the Line – take a tour from Addison DaDeppo, staff alum and Celebration Lead. The Celebration Party is a ticketed event, but other weekend events are free to attend! Over 115 youth and adult volunteers, staff alumni, and donors already have their tickets. Please join us in celebrating SSP’s big milestone!
Celebration Party: Saturday 10/25, 5-9 pm
The party will feature fun for all ages including building a time capsule, photo booth, yard games, songtime, and stories curated by decade. The event will both honor SSP’s history and highlight how SSP is launching into the future:
- 1970s: Rev. Floyd McKeithen, Co-Founder and former executive director
- 1980s: Rev. Jonathan Chute, former Executive Director
- 1990s: Rev. Paige Eaves, former Executive Director
- 2000s: Rick Eaton, former Executive Director
- 2010s: Silver Nez Perry, Diné community liaison
- 2020 to 2025: Dani Berg, Youth Advisory Council and staff alum
Tickets are $75 per adult (21+), $25 per youth or young adult (under 21), and kids 10 and under are free! Each ticket includes dinner (kids eat for free), and adult tickets include two drink tickets. Reduced-price scholarship tickets are also available to make this event accessible to everyone. Get your tickets today, and invite your SSP friends to join you!
Party Festivities
The party will feature fun for all ages, including building a time capsule, photo booth, yard games, songtime, and stories curated by decade. The event will both honor SSP’s history and highlight how SSP is launching into the future.
- 5:00 pm – Doors open
- 5:30 pm – Appetizers & activities
- 6:00 pm – Dinner
- 6:30 pm – Stories from former leaders & current staff
- 7:30 pm – Songtime & activities
- 8:15 pm – Silent auction closes
- 9:00 pm – Party ends
Purchase your tickets soon and make a plan for your trip to Sacramento, SSP’s headquarters and the heart of our year-round programs.
Celebration Weekend Schedule
We have a full weekend of 50th anniversary activities planned:
- Friday 4-7 pm:
- Open house at SSP’s office and warehouse
- Happy hour next door at King Cong Brewing Company
- Saturday 9-1 pm:
- Day of Service and lunch with a community garden partner
- Saturday 5-9 pm:
- Sunday 8 am to noon:
- 50 minutes for 50 years walk/run at California State Capitol Park
- SSP church service: St. Mark’s UMC, Loomis FUMC, and others!
When you get your tickets, let us know which events you plan to attend.
Lodging Options
- Hotel: Thanks to staff alum Jacob White who works at Offsite, SSP has a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena, just three miles from Friday’s festivities near SSP’s HQ, and six miles from Saturday’s party. Both king and two double bed rooms are available for $129 per night (before tax). Use code: OFS and book before September 23 for the discounted rate.
- Hostel: Limited space is available at the HI Sacramento Hostel, ¾ of a mile from the hotel. SSP has three dorm rooms reserved for Friday night and the entire hostel for Saturday night. The cost is $160 for both nights, or $100 for just Saturday, including transportation throughout the weekend. Reserve a bed when purchasing tickets.
Questions?
Contact Addison DaDeppo, a recent summer staff alum, and the 50th Celebration Team Lead.
Donate Silent Auction Items
We’re seeking donations for a silent auction during the celebration. Sports tickets, gift cards, gift baskets, and beverages are some great ideas. Reach out if you have an item or service you’d like to donate!
Share Your SSP Story
As part of our celebrations, we will continue documenting our collective story, while celebrating the present and envisioning our future.
As part of our 50th anniversary, we are publishing a new edition of our book and digital stories. We are interested in collecting writing, photos, videos, audio, and interviews with you to be turned into literary and visual media in 2025.
Let’s talk! If you want to be interviewed to share your story verbally, schedule time to meet with Addison.
Here is a template of the prompts you can copy to write in a Google doc and share a link to if you prefer.
Meet the Venue
Sponsor the 50th
As SSP celebrates our 50th anniversary in October, supporters will gather for a weekend in Sacramento to share stories and meet our many community partners. Sponsoring SSP will introduce your business to hundreds of folks who are passionate about supporting organizations that make a difference in the community. SSP has $50,000 in sponsorship opportunities for our 50th Celebration.
Learn more about why your business, church, or organization should sponsor SSP’s 50th!
Become a Sponsor!
Contact Adam Vargyas, Director of Development, with any questions.
