Democratic Volunteer Center

Lunch and news for nonprofits with SVCN's Kyra Kazantzis
2025-06-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Michael’s Shoreline Restaurant, 2960 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, California, 94043, United States
Join the Democratic 21st Century Club to hear Kyra Kazantzis, CEO of Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits, who works on behalf of more than 170 member organizations to advance the nonprofit community in Santa Clara County. She will talk about recent federal cuts and executive orders that affect the county’s nonprofit organizations. Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

Lunch with DA Jeff Rosen
2025-06-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Ristorante Don Giovanni, 235 Castro St., Mountain View, CA, 94041, United States
Join the Peninsula Democratic Coalition to hear Jeff Rosen, Santa Clara County District Attorney, discuss free speech in the era of Trump: “Dissent and Destruction: Where Is the Line between the First Amendment and the Penal Code?” DA Rosen has been in office since 2011 and has focused on criminal justice reform. Tickets are $50 for members and $60 for non-members or $85 for membership and lunch.

Garden party for Lindsey Dougherty (SD)
2025-07-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Private location, See description to RSVP for address in, CA
Join Sister District CA Peninsula for a garden party to support Lindsey Dougherty, candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, who will attend in person! You’ll enjoy empanadas, pisco sours, and other drinks and appetizers in a lovely home in Hillsborough.

Lindsey, the mother of two children with complex autoimmune disorders, has been fighting for healthy communities where every family can thrive. Her victory will strengthen the fragile, one-seat Democratic majority in the Virginia House.

Suggested donation: $50 per person.

Around the world dinner party for Josh Thomas (SD)
2025-07-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Private location, See description to RSVP for address in, CA
Join Sister District South Bay for a dinner party in support of Josh Thomas, who is running for reelection to the Virginia House of Delegates. As a Marine Corps veteran and dedicated public servant, he has fought for affordable housing, public safety, and fully funded schools. Re-electing Delegate Thomas is essential to defending the Democratic majority in the House.

Back by popular demand, this Around the World Dinner Party will feature Italian, Ukrainian, and Israeli chefs. At each International station, you will hear about the history and key features of the local cuisine, while enjoying appetizers, entrees, and desserts from that part of the world.

Ticket prices: $85 per person or $160 per couple.

Peninsula Democratic Coalition Picnic
2025-08-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Cuesta Park, 615 Cuesta Drive, Mountain View, CA, United States
The Peninsula Democratic Coalition’s annual picnic and barbecue will be on August 3 at Cuesta Park in Mountain View. Meet PDC members and enjoy a variety of foods and drinks. A $40 donation is recommended to help cover the costs; a donation of $250 or more includes a PDC membership for 2024. Sponsorships are available at various levels to help elect Democrats all year round.

Chocolate tasting party for Leslie Mehta (SD)
2025-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Private location, See description to RSVP for address in, CA
Join Sister District South Bay for a chocolate tasting party to support Leslie Mehta, who will attend in person!

She’s running for the Virginia House of Delegates to flip a seat from red to blue. Leslie is a civil rights lawyer and former legal director of the ACLU of Virginia. She has been an advocate for reproductive freedom, fully funded public schools, and affordable health care, housing, and childcare.

You’ll enjoy delicious hand-crafted chocolates at a private home in Menlo Park. Learn about the process of making chocolate, the many differences among fine chocolates, and the chocolate makers from the 2025 swing states featured at this event.

Suggested ticket price: $45 per person.

Wine, cheese, and dessert party for Leslie Mehta (SD)
2025-08-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Private location, See description to RSVP for address in, CA
Join Sister District South Bay for a party to support Leslie Mehta, who will attend in person! She’s running for the Virginia House of Delegates District 73 to flip a seat from red to blue. A civil rights lawyer and former legal director of the ACLU of Virginia, Leslie will talk about her campaign and what’s at stake in this election.

You can enjoy wine, cheese, and dessert in a beautiful setting in the Los Altos Hills. Nonalcoholic beverages, vegan cheeses, and gluten-free options will be available.

Suggested ticket price: $50 per person.

Democratic Victory Brunch (SCCDP)
2025-09-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Signia by Hilton San Jose, 170 S Market St, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
Join the Santa Clara County Democratic Party for a fun, motivating, engaging, and always entertaining gathering of Democratic elected officials and activists. This event will raise funds to support our permanent headquarters office as well as our election slate mailers and our efforts to elect Democrats in Central Valley swing House districts that could decide control of the House in 2026. We’re trying out a brunch schedule and format for this “off cycle” year, but we promise some surprises and all the fun and excitement of our dinner events.

Ticket prices: $125 and up until August 15, then $150 and up afterward.

Garden party and auction for Leslie Mehta (SD)
2025-09-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Private location, See description to RSVP for address in, CA
Join Sister District South Bay for a garden party and auction to support Leslie Mehta, who is running for the Virginia House of Delegates District 73. A civil rights attorney and former legal director of the ACLU of Virginia, Mehta has spent her career fighting for fairness, healthcare access, and civil liberties. Electing Leslie to Virginia’s House is essential for expanding the Democratic majority and advancing justice-focused policies. Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian will attend in person, and Leslie will join us via Zoom, to talk about what’s at stake in the election.

You can enjoy an enchanting afternoon at a private home and garden in Los Gatos. We’ll have wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a fabulous silent auction. Our host will also share her museum-quality collection of female artists, which includes sculptures, paintings, and photographs.

Suggested ticket price: $50 per person.

Central Valley Matters fundraiser
2025-12-04 17:30 - 18:45 | Online
Join Central Valley Matters for an online fundraising event, “Cultivating Activism: Inspiring Stories from the Field”. Camila Chavez (Director, Dolores Huerta Action Fund) will guide a discussion between United Farmworker Co-Founder Dolores Huerta and actress and activist Rosario Dawson. Every dollar you donate helps grow six effective grassroots organizations in California’s Congressional District 22. They organize year-round in their communities to build connections and create long-lasting improvements in people’s lives. With the new district maps, CA-22, represented by Republican David Valadao, has shifted left and is now rated as a toss-up!
