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10,000 Degrees Sonoma Changemakers Celebration Highlights Local Alumni Changemakers and Raises Support for First-Generation Students and Students From Low-Income Backgrounds
Sonoma County Fundraiser to take place at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts on December 7, 2025 at 5 p.m.
WHAT:
On Saturday, December 7, 10,000 Degrees will host its Sonoma Changemakers Celebration, an evening dedicated to honoring local 10,000 Degrees alumni and uplifting the stories of first-generation students from low-income backgrounds who have become leaders driving change in their communities. The event will raise critical support for college access and success programs that help Sonoma County students get to and through college.
Since 2009, 10,000 Degrees has awarded more than 2,600 Sonoma County students nearly $11 million in scholarships, and provided year-round advising and support throughout their educational and professional journey.
Guests will hear directly from two Alumni Changemakers – Oscar Villalobos Campos and Riley Palmer – and enjoy a festive dinner and live auction featuring VIP experiences, including:
- Courtside tickets for a Golden State Warriors game and Club Level seats for a Giants game
- A Healdsburg luxury weekend getaway
- A private whiskey tasting at Beer Baron and a weeklong stay in Downings Ireland
- A drive in a classic 1967 Jaguar E-Type or 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS from Marty Stein’s collection
To learn more about the Sonoma Changemakers Celebration, please visit: https://10000degrees.org/get-involved/sonoma-changemakers.
WHO:
- Kim Mazzuca, President & CEO of 10,000 Degrees
- Oscar Villalobos Campos: First-generation college graduate, 2025 Alumni Changemaker Semi-finalist and Victim Advocate with the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office
- Riley Palmer: 2025 Alumni Changemaker Honoree and CapRadio reporter covering issues that affect vulnerable communities
WHEN:
Saturday, December 7, 2025
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE:
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Cabaret Room
50 Mark West Springs Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403