An Unforgettable Evening with Impact
Mark your calendar for a night that matters. Join us May 9 as we celebrate the students transforming their lives through our workforce development program. The ECS CHEFS Gala brings together San Franciscans who believe that a career in the kitchen can be the first step out of poverty - and that a night of celebration can fuel a year of change.
When
Saturday, May 9, 2026
6:00PM - 11:00PM
Where
Bimbo's 365 Club
1025 Columbus St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
Attire
Cocktail
The Evening
Sip signature cocktails. Savor passed hors d'oeuvres crafted by current CHEFS students. Enjoy a plated dinner, live and silent auctions, wine toss, photo booth, and dancing. Hear powerful stories from the students whose lives are being transformed.
Every ticket sold. Every bid placed. They add up to something real:
Chef coats and knives for students.
Instructors who believe in them.
Jobs that lead to independence.
Futures that once felt out of reach.
When you show up for this night, you show up for them.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Gala Committee Taskforce
We are grateful to our taskforce members for their support and dedication.
Dara Silveira
Partner, Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP
Heidi Ho
Assistant Professor and Co-Director, USF
Sharon Christen
Senior Project Manager, Mercy Housing