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Partner with the mission

Kids Cars and Coffee — Sponsor Overview

Kids Cars and Coffee uses car culture as a connection point to help young people meet positive adults, hear real stories, explore careers, build confidence, and see more possibilities for their future.

Working pilot target: Saturday, January 30, 2027 · Southern California · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Pacific · venue to be announced.
Audience: young people under 18 attending with a parent, legal guardian, or family-authorized adult.

Ways to support

Pilot

Founding Pilot Partner

Support a core pilot need such as venue, event infrastructure, family hospitality, safety resources, or another agreed program priority. Recognition and benefits are documented in a written sponsor agreement before activation.

Community

Community Supporter

Help fund or provide a defined event need such as food, coffee, water, printing, check-in supplies, signage, youth activity materials, or professional services.

In-kind

In-Kind Partner

Contribute products, venue access, equipment, photography, printing, volunteer time, career speakers, or other useful resources. In-kind support is documented so both sides understand scope and responsibilities.

Partner opportunities

Potential recognition

Depending on the written agreement and venue rules, partner recognition may include website acknowledgement, social-media recognition, event signage, inclusion in event materials, employee volunteer opportunities, or guest-speaker participation. KCC does not promise exclusivity, endorsements, attendance levels, media reach, or tax treatment unless specifically documented and supportable.

Past host locations

2016 · Riverside Police Station
2017 · Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station
2018 · Murrieta Police Station
2019 · Riverside YTEC

These are historical host locations and do not imply current endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation.

Important nonprofit-status note

Kids Cars and Coffee is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity, effective September 27, 2026 (EIN 88-1004658). Financial donations and eligible in-kind gifts may be tax-deductible as allowed by law; the value of any goods or services received can reduce deductibility. Donors should consult their tax advisers.

Could you host a KCC event?

Community venues, dealerships, schools and businesses with suitable outdoor space are invited to explore hosting. We would value the opportunity to discuss parking capacity, access, facilities, dates and approvals—without obligation.

Ask about hosting

Start a conversation

Tell us what your organization can provide, which community you serve, and what kind of involvement interests you. We will work from a written scope before announcing a sponsorship or partnership.