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Car Show Saturday, September 12, 2026 Children’s Service Society of Utah Building Parking Lot Who's ready for a great day of cool cars, community, and family fun? Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for the CSS Charity Car Show at the Children's Service Society of Utah building parking lot. Organized in partn--ership with Infinite Roads, this event will feature classic and custom cars, food trucks, prizes, vendors, family activities, and more—all while supporting the mission of the Children's Service Society of Utah. Vehicle registration applications will be available soon. Stay tuned for details on how to enter your vehicle and join this exciting community event. Food Trucks Wanted:  We are currently seeking at least 3 food trucks to participate in the 2026 CSS Charity Car Show. Food truck participation will be limited to help ensure a strong experience for both vendors and attendees. Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorships help make this event possible while supporting the work of Children’s Service Society of Utah and providing visibility for local businesses and community partners. Presenting Sponsor — $5,000 Premier recognition as Presenting Sponsor Largest logo placement on event materials and signage Recognition in event promotions and social media Premium booth or display space at the event Opportunity to provide branded giveaways Recognition during event announcements and awards Platinum Sponsor — $2,500 Prominent logo placement on event signage Recognition in event promotions and social media Booth or display space at the event Recognition during event announcements Gold Sponsor — $1,000 Logo/name on event signage Social media recognition Booth or display space at the event Recognition during event announcements Silver Sponsor — $500 Logo/name on sponsor signage Social media recognition Recognition during event announcements Kids Activities Sponsor — $500 Support a fun experience for children attending the car show. This sponsorship will help provide Matchbox cars for kids and support Matchbox-style races using the Scouts’ race track. Recognition as the Kids Activities Sponsor Logo/name on kids activity area signage Social media recognition Opportunity to provide branded giveaways for children and families Recognition during event announcements Trophy Sponsor — $250 Sponsor recognition connected to an award category Recognition during the awards presentation Name listed on event sponsor signage Friend of the Show — $100 Name listed on event sponsor signage Recognition as a community supporter

Perennial Hope An Evening of Growth, Renewal, and Lasting Impact Children's Service Society of Utah invites you to join us for Perennial Hope, an elegant evening dedicated to celebrating the resilience of children, families, and communities across Utah. Like perennial flowers that return year after year, hope has the power to endure through every season. Perennial Hope honors the strength of the families we serve and the generous supporters who help create brighter futures for children throughout our state. The evening begins with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner, inspiring stories, and opportunities to invest in programs that provide adoption services, kinship support, and family-centered resources that help children thrive. Whether you are a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, we invite you to be part of a meaningful evening focused on connection, compassion, and impact. Event Details Friday, September 25, 2026 The Garden Place at Heritage Park 2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Cocktail Reception: 6:00 PM Dinner & Program: 7:00 PM Attire: Semi-Formal Sponsorships Title Sponsor - $10,000 Garden of Promise Sponsor - $5,000 Blossom Sponsor - $2,000 Individual Ticket - $250 For questions or to reserve your sponsorship contact Karlee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

More than 21,000 Utah children are being raised by relatives other than biological parents.   Watch CSS' Executive Director talk about our GRANDfamilies program on the new FOX 13 Healthier Together: Kinship Care Month video.  

Growing childcare crisis in Utah impacts parents and teachers. Watch CSS staff talk on this in the new ABC4 News Report on the Growing Childcare Crisis.  

Children’s Service Society of Utah (CSS) is proud to be connected to the recently published article, “Intergenerational Caregiving Teams: Reconceptualizing Youth Caregivers in Kinship Care with Aging Adults to Inform Service Delivery.” This research brings important attention to families in kinship care where caregiving responsibilities are shared across generations.