December 19, 2015 A Special Benefit for Variety kids STAR WARS: Episode VII Join us for a special screening on Saturday December 19th at 4pm, at IMAX The TECH Museum of Innovation in San Jose. Tickets available HERE   For … Continue reading →

December 8, 2015 San Francisco: Longtime Charity Dedicated to Helping Children Wins $10,000 PG&E Grant By David Kligman SAN FRANCISCO — Riding a bicycle represents independence for children. But for the parents of 7-year-old Chandler Christen and other children with … Continue reading →

December 3, 2015 We WON! Last night the 7 finalist charities were invited to a party in San Francisco by 7×7 Magazine and PG&E where it was announced that Variety – the Children’s Charity of Northern California was voted San Francisco’s … Continue reading →

November 16, 2015 Variety has been nominated as a finalist in 7×7′s Annual San Francisco’s Favorite Charities Contest! Voting time is here and we need your help! Click HERE to VOTE NOW Instructions: 1) Scroll to the bottom of the page 2) … Continue reading →

October 31, 2015 Join us in celebrating Halloween with one of the best holiday movies of all time: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS!!!!!! Event open to adults and children of all ages (well, probably 7+). There will be Popcorn, Soda, and … Continue reading →

October 8, 2015 Variety and IFDA Northern California (International Furnishings and Design Association) invites you to their annual “Take A Seat” gala and auctions to benefit Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California. Hosted at the wonderful B&B Italia showroom for an evening of extraordinary talent, savory hor d’oeuvres, … Continue reading →

September 16, 2015 Join us for a special members screening of MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION With the IMF now disbanded and Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) out in the cold, a new threat — called the Syndicate — soon emerges. The … Continue reading →

June 27 & 28, 2015 Variety is seeking volunteers! We invite you to come have fun and help support Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California as a Donation Volunteer at SF Pride. This is the 2nd year Variety NorCal is participating as a … Continue reading →

June 9, 2015 Join us for Game 3 of the NBA Finals to cheer on our Warriors! Join us to cheer on the Warriors at our next Members & Friends Screening FUNDRAISER For over 65 years Variety Children’s Charity has met our mission of … Continue reading →

May 29, 2015 – The following was taken from the FOX 40 News broadcast on May 29, 2015.  Click here to view the video – SACRAMENTO- Meet Miracle Joy Surgeon, a sweet 6-year-old girl who is living up to her … Continue reading →

May 20, 2015 Palo Alto, CA – Variety asks all of our supporters to help us in congratulating Rebecca N. of Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School for her amazing work in fundraising $1,175! Rebecca’s fundraising was part of her 7th grade … Continue reading →

May 16, 2015 With the help of Sean Doolittle of the Oakland A’s, Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California, and Batman, a little boy named Andrew was able to receive a bike to help with his therapy. According to Ayesha … Continue reading →

April 27, 2015 Beginning Monday April 27th – Sunday May 3rd, Variety is running the 18th hole concessions at the Cadillac Match Play at Harding Park. This exciting opportunity will not only be a community outreach effort but will also help … Continue reading →

April 24, 2015 Variety was featured on KRON 4 News as we delivered a van to help grandmother Maxine and her family care for grandson Marquis. See the KRON 4 Coverage here

April 21, 2015 We are pleased to welcome Tim Schafbuch of Dolby to our Board of Directors. He joins our other 12 Directors in their passion for our mission to help children throughout all of Northern California.

April 17, 2015 Join us for our 2nd annual guest bartending event at Tonic on Russian Hill at 2360 Polk Street in San Francisco from 6-9 PM. Bring your friends and get fabulous drinks poured by your Variety Board officers and members … Continue reading →

April 4, 2015 Variety sponsored the 10th Annual Beeper Egg Hunt, an event run by the Blind Babies Foundation, a leader in the field of sight impaired children and an organization that was founded out of our own NorCal Variety … Continue reading →

April 17th, 2015 We are pleased to invite you to our next Members & Friends Movie Screening FUNDRAISER Not Rated   1Hr 30Min In 2012, legendary French fashion house Christian Dior Couture announced the appointment of designer Raf Simons as its head Creative … Continue reading →

April 3, 2015 San Francisco, CA Variety had the pleasure of hosting the the children from our long time partner agency, Booker T. Washington Community Center for a movie at our Variety Preview Room. The children ages 6-10 were enjoyed … Continue reading →

March 30, 2015 Members & Friends Movie Screening For over 65 years Variety Children’s Charity has met our mission of providing medical equipment, rehabilitation services, housing assistance, community aid, and more, to tens of thousands of the Bay Area’s children … Continue reading →

February 22, 2015 Suit Up! Get ready to enjoy the Academy Awards in style at the private Variety Theater off Market.  Walk the red carpet with cameras flashing and watch the Oscars on the big screen.  Think you know your … Continue reading →

February 11, 2015 We were early risers this morning with our friends at CBS13 and CW31 Good Day Sacramento & Mark Allen as we granted 3 bikes to Kira, Emma, Fili and their families! Along with Al from Freedom Concepts, … Continue reading →

February 6, 2015

January 9, 2015 We are excited to announce the Best of SF Stand-Up Comedy officially now calls Variety home! Catch this amazing show, featuring a rotating troupe of Comics from HBO, NBC, and Comedy Central and SF locals, every Friday night … Continue reading →

December 31, 2014 At the core of Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California is a desire and dedication to inspiring hope, enriching lives and building better futures for the children in our greater region.  From the Oregon state line to … Continue reading →

December 21, 2014 San Francisco, CA – We’d like to thank our Variety Northern California donors who made Peyton’s ‘Freedom Concepts’ custom bike possible, we had a lovely party yesterday to give it to her and the echoing of her … Continue reading →

December 2, 2014 South San Francisco, CA – Genentech employees stepped up to help Variety raise over $2,000 toward the purchase of an adaptive bike for Julian, a boy and his family waiting for help. The generosity shown by the … Continue reading →

Nov 21 – Nov 23, 2014 San Jose, CA – Variety launched the first ever Child Care Pavilion at the Abilities Expo!  The Abilities Expo is a trusted and hugely important resource for families seeking to expand and enable their … Continue reading →

August 20, 2014 San Francisco, CA – Variety Children’s Charity Executive Director, Ayesha Williamson, was featured on the KRON 4 News shopping at Wal-Mart as she worked to quickly replace stolen school supplies in time for the 1st day of … Continue reading →

August 19, 2014 Your Variety, your community.   My dear Variety NorCal friends & family, as we prepare for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, many families in our greater community are sending their children back to school.  Providing school supplies is … Continue reading →