Hot Summer Nights 2026
A high-profile fundraising Gala for a night of hope, music, and transformation for trafficked & homeless youth.
The Gala that Changes Lives
Join us for the most impactful event of the season. Hot Summer Nights is an annual high-profile fundraising gala and concert dedicated to The Teen Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing a lifeline to young women escaping human trafficking and homelessness.
- Underwritten by Stacy and Steve Jones (CEO of Allied Universal), every dollar raised goes directly to providing sanctuary and healing for at-risk youth.
Date
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Location
16162 Jackson Ranch Rd, Silverado, CA, USA
Mission
100% of proceeds support Vera’s Sanctuary
An Unforgettable Lineup
Experience world-class entertainment under the stars. Last year’s headliners included:
CeeLo Green
En Vogue
Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
This year’s headliners are TBD.
Relive the magic of past years with legends like Jason Derulo, Nelly, and Sammy Hagar.
WHY WE GATHER
Vera's Sanctuary
The funds raised at Hot Summer Nights power Vera’s Sanctuary, the only licensed residential drug treatment center in Orange County dedicated specifically to victims of human trafficking.
Victim Rescue
Successfully rescued and supported over 500 young women.
Comprehensive Care
Providing detox, trauma-informed psychotherapy, and life skills for women aged 18–26.
Specialized Support
One of the few facilities in the nation treating addiction in foster care children and pregnant trafficking survivors.
Alumni Impact
Over 70% of the counseling staff are graduates of the program, turning their survival into a mission for others.
Your Impact By The Numbers
Last year, this community raised nearly $2.7 million. See how your contribution translates into real-world change at The Teen Project:
$50
Feeds a resident for one month.
$500
Covers the cost of housing for a young woman in need.
$1,500
Provides critical prenatal care for a mom and her baby.
$3,000
Funds full drug treatment services to start a life of sobriety.
Become The "Tim Ballards" Of America
Founded by Lauri Burns, a trafficking survivor herself, The Teen Project is a “parent to the parentless”. We receive no federal or state funding; we rely entirely on the strength of our village.
