11/10/2025
The Center's 55th Anniversary Gala
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On October 23rd, we held our 55th Anniversary Gala at the Valley Relics Museum. Oh, what a night! We shared client stories and reflected on 55 years of moving lives forward. It was a night of inspiration, advocacy, and impact.
We honored Actor, Writer, Blogger and Mental Health Advocate Wil Wheaton, whose courage to use his voice to fight stigma has helped others struggling with mental health issues and trauma get the help and support they need. Wil lent his voice to support our mission to provide accessible mental health care to children, adults, and families in the San Fernando Valley.
Watch the program. Wil's incredibly moving speech begins at 31:22.
https://vimeo.com/1134055776
- Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Center!
- Thank you to our incredible sponsors, without whom this would not be possible!
--- Valley Rockstar Sponsors: Stone Tapert Insurance Services, Image IV Systems, and So Cal Sound
--- Reel Hero Sponsors: Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, Pomerance Resolutions, Snell & Wilmer, Verkada and Fortify Enterprise Security
--- Community Champion Sponsors: Cigna Healthcare, Office Equipment Solutions, Tarzana Treatment Centers, Sutton Associates, US Bank
--- Local Legend Sponsors: Milan Capital Management, R.H. Mason Insurance Services
- Thank you to Wil Wheaton for your kindness, support, and authenticity. You are truly making a difference in the world.
- Thank you to Christopher Black at Opus Entertainment for being so generous with your time in your representation of Wil Wheaton.
- Thank you to Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield for speaking at our event and for presenting Certificates of Special Recognition to Wil Wheaton and the Center.
- Thank you to CA State Assembly Member Jesse Gabriel, CA State Senator Carolyn Menjivar, and US Congressman Brad Sherman, for sending representatives to present Certificates of Special Recognition.
- Thank you to Valley Relics Museum for providing the venue.
- Thank you to Galpin and The Horseless Carriage for providing catering and event services.
- Thank you to MIJO Entertainment for providing audio/visual production services.
- Thank you to Erika Hokanson for providing photography services.
- Thank you to Minuteman Press for providing printing and mail house services.
- Thank you to Sportscraft Trophy & Awards for providing Wil Wheaton's award.
- Thank you to our Center's leadership, board of directors, fundraising committee, development team, facilities team, and volunteers, for making this a fabulous event!
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