An Evening Celebrating Education, Community, and the Future of Glendale

The Diamonds Gala is the Glendale Educational Foundation’s signature annual fundraising event, bringing together community members, educators, business leaders, families, and supporters who believe in creating meaningful opportunities for students across Glendale Unified School District.
 
For more than 20 years, the Glendale Educational Foundation has partnered with the Glendale community to strengthen and expand educational opportunities for students. The Diamonds Gala plays an important role in that work, raising funds that allow GEF to support programs, initiatives, and experiences that enrich the lives of students and educators throughout our schools.
 
More Than a Gala
 

The Diamonds Gala is both a celebration and an opportunity to make a difference.
 

The evening brings the Glendale community together to recognize those who have made a lasting impact, celebrate the work happening in our schools, and raise critical funds for GEF’s programs and initiatives.
 

Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation helps GEF continue its work on behalf of students and educators throughout Glendale.

Celebrating Our Diamond Award Honorees

A highlight of the evening is the presentation of the Diamond Awards, which recognize individuals whose leadership, generosity, and commitment have made a lasting impact on the Glendale community.
 
All Diamond Award honorees are alumni of one of Glendale’s high schools, highlighting the lasting impact of our local schools and the accomplishments of those who have gone on to make a difference in our community and beyond.
 
The honorees embody the spirit of the evening: people who believe in giving back, investing in others, and helping create a stronger future for the next generation.


Looking Ahead
 

The Diamonds Gala is also an opportunity to look toward the future of GEF and the students we serve.
 

As GEF moves forward with its Renewal Project, the organization is reimagining how it operates and serves the community—building a more transparent, responsive, and forward-thinking foundation that is better equipped to meet the evolving needs of students and classrooms.
 

The gala celebrates GEF’s history while helping create the foundation for its next chapter.
 

The Diamonds Gala brings together the people, purpose, and support that help make a difference for Glendale students.