Thank you for joining us for CEC's 2025 Green Gala.

Together, we raised over $100,000 to help implement and accelerate bold, equitable solutions to the climate crisis, including wildfire resilience, climate leadership, community safety, and environmental advocacy.

Thank you to everyone who attended for directly impacting our ability to fight climate change on California’s Central Coast. Read below for details on the event, including the many sponsors, committee members, and partners who came together to create such a powerful evening.

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Keynote Speaker

“Prepare. Adapt. Connect. Transform. We must build these four pillars in ourselves and in our homes, neighborhoods, and communities. Like the Matilija poppy, we too can rise from the ashes, and together, bloom into something stronger, brighter, and more resilient than before.”

— Captain Sheila Kelliher Berkoh, Los Angeles County Fire Department Public Information Officer

Remember the 2025 Green Gala

Saturday, September 27, 2025

The Bakery Block in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone
120 Gray Avenue

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Party and VIP Reception

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Seated Dinner and Live Auction

8:00 - 10:00 p.m. After Party (21+)

CEC’s 2025 Green Gala returned to the Santa Barbara Funk Zone's newest event venue, featuring a seated dinner of climate-smart cuisine and beverages, local entertainment, and a live auction, with ample opportunities to connect and network with other climate-focused community members.