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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 partnership 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. Best of Show Sponsor — $500 Premium logo placement on all event materials Shout-out during the event  Logo on event banner & website Individual social media post recognition Vendor booth space at the event Classic Sponsor — $250 Logo on event banner & website Individual social media post recognition Vendor booth space at the event Hot Rod Sponsor — $150 Group social media recognition Vendor booth space at the event RESERVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP TODAY!  Be a Sponsor Questions? Email Karlee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     Hot Rod Sponsors: Community Partners:  

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 Payment Options We offer several convenient ways to complete your payment for an individual ticket or sponsorship. Pay by Check Please make checks payable to Children's Service Society of Utah and mail them to: Children’s Service Society of Utah 655 E 4500 S, Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84107 Pay via Venmo @CSSUtah Pay Online Complete your payment securely through Givebutter using the CSS Perennial Hope Gala 2026 campaign. 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.