32nd Catch the Vision Awards Dinner
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30-9:30pm
Theme: "Harbor of Hope"
Marina del Rey Marriott
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
(See Photos from our 2025 dinner honoring the Crail-Johnson Foundation)
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Sapphire-plus ($100,000): Arrillaga Foundation
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Platinum-plus ($11,600): Paul and Melinda Wetmore Family Foundation
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Platinum ($10,000): Steven Oh, Kit and Karen Jennings, World Famous KROQ
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Gold ($5k): The Lapham Family
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Silver ($2,500): Keith and Paulette Parker, Dr. Harin and Lotte de Silva
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Bronze ($1,500): Brian Condon and Kara Rossi, Leighton Carter
Thank you to our 2026 silent auction donors:
Gifting Brands, Gorjana, International, Kendra Scott Jewelry, KROQ, LA Clippers, Marina del Rey Marriott, Pacific Park, PRP Wine, Santa Barbara Zoo, Universal Studios Hollywood.
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We love our councilman!
We chose our 32nd Vision Awards Dinner theme,"Harbor of Hope," to reflect the Wooten Center’s role as a place of safety, support, and opportunity for youth and families in South Los Angeles. Just as a harbor offers shelter, guidance, and a place to anchor, the center has long served as a steady source of hope and empowerment for the community.
In that spirit, we are proud to honor Marqueece Harris-Dawson, our 8th District Councilman and President of the LA City Council, as this year's Catch the Vision Award honoree in recognition of the leadership, support, and dedication he has provided at the center and throughout the South Los Angeles area. He has helped us strengthen programs, enhance facilities, and expand services for more than 300 students per year.
Our Vision Awards Dinner is our largest fundraiser of the year, raising key support for our free afterschool and low-cost summer programs for students in grades 3-12. We invite you to join us by purchasing sponsorships, tickets, and program book as, also contributing auction items and financial gifts of any amount. Guests will enjoy a beautiful evening featuring a seated dinner, silent auction, and special presentations to our honoree and seven Wooten Student Achievers.
How to Join Us
Click on the button above to download the invitation and the reply card to confirm sponsorships, tickets, program book ads, and auction gifts. Email the reply card to Grace Nyenke at vision@wootencenter.org or submit your request with your payment on our Donations page. Thank you for your support!
You do not have to attend the dinner to contribute but we would love to see you there. You can also donate your seats for our families and volunteers.
There are several ways that you can contribute:
Tickets: $200/person
Sponsorships:
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Sapphire ($50,000)
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Diamond ($25,000)
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Platinum ($10,000)
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Gold ($5,000)
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Silver ($2,500)
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Bronze ($1,500)
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Partner ($1,000)
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Supporter ($500)
Program Book Ads:
(The book is 8.5x11" for a full page. See our 2024 Program Book)
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Full-page ($500)
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Half-page ($300)
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Quarter-page ($200)
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Eighth-page ($150)
Payments:
Go to Donations for information on paying by card, check, or stock.
Auction Gifts:
For info and pick up, call Grace at (323) 756-7203. You can mail or deliver items to her at:
Grace Nyenke
Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center
9106 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
vision@wootencenter.org
For more information, contact:
Corey Dantzler, executive director
(323) 756-7203 office
(323) 286-8454 cell
cdantzler@wootencenter.org
