Empowered WE Rise
Fall Fundraiser 2025
September 28, 2025
1:00-4:30 PM
VIP Reception: Noon
Joya Kitchen
10275 Science Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92121
Get Your Tickets
Early Bird Tickets Now Available!
Celebrate the strength of our partners and the women we serve as they rise, persist, and overcome challenges to build brighter futures.
Empowered WE Rise
Fall Fundraiser 2025
September 28, 2025
1:00-4:30 PM
VIP Reception: Noon
Joya Kitchen
10275 Science Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92121
Get Your Tickets
Early Bird Tickets Now Available!
Celebrate the strength of our partners and the women we serve as they rise, persist, and overcome challenges to build brighter futures.
Can’t attend? Donate today.
Can’t attend? Donate today.
About The Event
Our signature fall fundraiser, this event brings together the community to support women around the world, working to overcome poverty.
Be inspired ● Enjoy food, drinks, music, silent & live auctions ● Browse a Market Fair with WE-supported, local women entrepreneurs
All event proceeds will benefit our grants distributed to our partner programs in San Diego and internationally.
2025 Woman of Empowerment Award Honoree
Music by DJ Cami Can
Her music creates spaces where community and celebration thrive. We are excited for her to join our event, using music as a tool to connect, uplift, and inspire! Learn More about Camille
Photography by Meg Marie
From building her own business while raising two young boys to teaching photographers worldwide, Meg shows what’s possible when women claim their power and align with their values and vision. Through her lens at Empowered WE Rise, she will capture not just moments, but the spirit of our mission. Learn more about Meg
Become a Sponsor
Tax-deductible sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are offered to both companies and individuals. For businesses, sponsorship packages provide great benefits to connect with the WE audience. For individuals, this is a meaningful way to ensure the event’s success and funding for our grant programs.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to leverage your giving and empower women entrepreneurs in six countries, working to overcome poverty for their families. Tickets included at each level.
Join Our Host Committee
Support the event’s success through your donation and personal invitations to join the celebration, sharing your belief in the WE mission. Tickets included. Inquire via email to SarahAdams@WomenEmpowerment.org.
Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities
Registration
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
Champion Sponsors
Linda Corey & Christopher Khoury
Lead Sponsors
Chris & Cathy Carroll
Debbie McGraw-Block
Winifred Cox & Gary Schultz
Host Committee
Judith Fullerton
Linda & Mel Katz
Nancy Kramer
Karen O’Leonard
Rebecca Raymond
Empower Sponsors
Christy Hendrickson
Underwriting Sponsors
Desserts: Harriet Kounaves
Floral Arrangements: Margaret & Wayne Adams
Impact Sponsors
Jean Fort
Susan Hennenfent
Teresa Jacques
Rhea Kuhlman
José Angel Nuncio
Rosemary Straley
Linda Weber
Mission Sponsors
Mae Brown
Media Sponsor
2025 In-kind Donors
Barbara Sawrey
Braid & Wood Design Studio
Camp Bow Wow
Chipotle
City Cruises
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Eco Boat Rentals
Emerald Isle Golf Course
Erin Schultz & Winifred Cox Schultz
Events By Day
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Golden State Chefs
Janie Anderson Photography
Kendra Scott
Koi Zen Cellars
Lakehouse Resort
Leo Hamel Fine Jewelry
Little Fox Cups + Cones
Living Coast Discovery Center
Maya’s Cookies
Moonlight Stage Productions/City of Vista
Nancy Kramer
Native Poppy
New Village Arts
Oceanside Museum of Art
PRP Wine International
Rancho La Puerta
Richard Walker’s Pancake House in La Jolla
Rooftop Cinema Club
San Diego City Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 145
San Diego Gulls
San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego Padres
San Diego Wave FC
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Sycuan Casino Resort
Teri Ramirez
The Century Club of San Diego
Tina Fitch Photography
Total Wine and More
Trader Joe’s
Urbane Cafe
USS Midway Museum
Wayfarer Bread
Zen Soul Balance
ZUMBAR Coffee and Tea
