Children’s Foundation of America celebrated its annual fundraising gala December 5 at Padua Hills Theatre. The evening included silent and live auctions, local and state dignitaries, and friends of the nonprofit. Outgoing California Senator Anthony Portantino received CFA’s Love in Action Award, scholarship recipient Isabella Russell spoke, and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Resiliency Institute for Childhood Adversity gave a presentation. The event brought in about $20,000.

Children’s Foundation of America CEO Cher Ofstedahl at the organization’s 2024 gala December 5. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo