An Evening of Kindness
October 28, 2026
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6:00 pm
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9:00 pm

Dress Code: Black & White Cocktail Chic
Guests are encouraged to embrace the evening’s Black & White theme.Entertainment
- Piano by Vitiá Kulish
- DJ Services provided by Church of Music
Evening Highlights
Cocktails & Mediterranean Dinner Enjoy an open bar with signature cocktails, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Dinner will include fresh salads, house-made mezze and dips, savory Moroccan salmon, grilled seasoned chicken, herb rice, seasonal vegetables, warm pita, and an array of delicious desserts. Five Years of Kindness Celebrate the people, stories and impact that have shaped our first five years. Honoring Our Founder A special recognition of Kindness Initiative founder Selwyn Isakow. Fashion Presentation Featuring kindnessG’MACH.Event Chairs
- Sue & Anton Monk
Sponsors
| Sari & Kenneth Rudy | Sue & Anton Monk | Hilary & Selwyn Isakow | Ernest Rady |
| Arlene & Louis Navias | Suzanne Marcus | Tina & Julian Krinsky | Robyn Lichter |
| Mal Smiedt | Lee Goldberg | Paul Segal | Karen Helrich and Bertram Edelstein |
| Mark Gleiberman | Bessemer Trust | CalPrivate Bank | Bessemer Trust |
| Lisa Bourchard | Nataly Bramzon | Wendy Burke & Harold Frysh | Brad Burstin |
| CalPrivate Bank | Kim Chesbrough | Suzi & Bernie Feldman | Alfie Fisher |
| Melanie Foster | Elaine Galinson | Laura Galinson | Mark Gleiberman |
| Lee Goldberg | Glenn Granger | Karen Helrich | Hilary & Selwyn Isakow |
| Jewish Community Foundation | Jenny Josephson | David Kabakoff | Dick & Pam Kaspers |
| Barbara & Selwyn Klein | Harold Krasner | Tina & Julian Krinsky | Robyn Lichter |
| Neal MacLean | Suzanne Marcus | Esther & Carlos Michan | Danielle & Brian Miller |
| Sue & Anton Monk | George Mrkoni | Arlene & Louis Navias | Ernest Rady |
| Sari & Kenneth Rudy | Paul Segal | Sarah Shekhter | Mal Smiedt |
| Norman Smith | Karen & Michael Stone | Jack Suzar | Robin & Leo Eisenberg |
Partnership Opportunities
Help make our five-year celebration possible.
VISION PARTNER | $10,000+ • Recognition at Kindness Initiative’s new space • Reserved table for eight • Recognition during the evening program and on event materials • Featured website and social media recognition • Complimentary valet parking COMMUNITY PARTNER | $5,000 • Reserved table for eight • Recognition during the evening program and on event materials • Website and social media recognition • Complimentary valet parking SUPPORTING PARTNER | $2,500 • Two VIP tickets • Recognition on event materials and social media • Complimentary valet parking FRIEND OF KINDNESS | $1,000 • Two event tickets (non-transferable) • Recognition in the event program and on the website • Complimentary valet parking Every Gift Makes a Difference We gratefully welcome gifts of any amount, as well as in-kind donations of products or services. Kindness Initiative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible Thank you to our Sponsors! Brad Slavin, Sarah Shekhter, Paul Segal, Del Mar Social, Sue and Anton Monk Tax ID: 87-1083852 Sponsored by: Sari & Kenneth Rudy, Sue & Anton Monk, Hilary & Selwyn Isakow, Ernest Rady, Arlene & Louis Navias, Suzanne Marcus, Tina & Julian Krinsky, Robyn Lichter, Mal Smiedt, Lee Goldberg, Paul Segal, Karen Helrich and Bertram EdelsteinDetails:
Date & Time:
October 28, 2026
@
6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Website:
Venue details will be disclosed upon purchase of tickets