Thriving Together
Celebrating 50 Years of Care, Support, and Community Impact
1976 - 2026
For 50 years, we’ve stood alongside children, families, individuals, and child care providers across Alameda County.
When children are cared for, individuals and families are supported, and child care providers are strengthened, communities thrive.
Thriving Together isn’t just what we believe. It’s how we’ve worked for 50 years — and how we’ll move forward.
Raising Every Voice
Hively's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, October 9, 2026
Shannon Community Center
11600 Shannon Avenue, Dublin, California
6:00- 7:00PM Cocktail Reception
7:00 – 10PM Seated Dinner, Program, Auction & Entertainment
Maybe you’ve seen it in your own family. Maybe you work alongside the families who need it most. Maybe you simply believe, as many people in Alameda County do, that a child’s zip code shouldn’t determine their future.
That core belief is why Hively exists. For 50 years, we have stood alongside our neighbors, providing subsidized child care, vital mental health resources, and essential community aid. This October, we invite you to celebrate five decades of resilience and help us fund the next chapter of life-changing impact.
Featuring Dueling Pianos
Experience an interactive, high-energy performance where your favorite songs, audience requests, and plenty of surprises create an evening unlike any other.
Throughout the night, you’ll hear stories of resilience, hope, and impact while helping ensure that children, families, and child care providers continue to thrive for generations to come.
Tickets
Early Bird (through August 15): $135 per person
General Admission (starting August 16): $150 per person
Reserved Table for 8: $1,080
Host friends, family, or colleagues for an inspiring evening of entertainment, community, and philanthropy while strengthening Hively’s mission.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Partner with Hively to showcase your organization’s commitment to Alameda County families. Sponsors receive premier event visibility, complimentary seating, and recognition among local business and community leaders. Contact us today to secure your package.
Reserve your seat. Gather your friends. Raise your voice.
Because when a community comes together, every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Explore 50 Years of Moments That Matter
1976
Resources for Family DevelopmentOpens serving Livermore Valley
1979
Parents Place (FamilyResource Center) opensin Livermore
1980
Service area expands to includeFremont, Union City, and Newark
1992
Secured funding to provide childcare for homeless and at riskfamilies and teen parents
1998
Resources for Family Developmentchanges name to Child Care Links
2000
Child Care Links increased theirinitial budget of $150,000 in1976 to over $26 million
2016
The number of children and familiesserved increased to 1,500
2017
Diaper Pantry Program beginsin Tri-Valley and Oakland
2019
Merger with Family Service Counseling &Community Resource Center + Rebrandto Hively
2020
Provided meals for over2,000 people duringShelter-at-Home
2022
Ribbon Cutting to open the firstFamily Resource Center storefrontin Dublin
2023
Hively Mental Health receivessite-certification in Pleasanton
2024
Hively Mental Health receivessite-certification in Oakland +Launched Covered CA eligibilityand enrollment support
2025
Launched CalFreshapplication assistance
Resources for Family DevelopmentOpens serving Livermore Valley
Parents Place (FamilyResource Center) opensin Livermore
Service area expands to includeFremont, Union City, and Newark
Secured funding to provide child care for homeless and at riskfamilies and teen parents
Resources for Family Developmentchanges name to Child Care Links
Child Care Links increased theirinitial budget of $150,000 in1976 to over $26 million
The number of children and familiesserved increased to 1,500
Diaper Pantry Program beginsin Tri-Valley and Oakland
Merger with Family Service Counseling andCommunity Resource Center + Rebrandto Hively
Provided meals for over2,000 people duringShelter-at-Home
Ribbon Cutting to open the firstFamily Resource Center storefrontin Dublin
Hively Mental Health receivessite-certification in Pleasanton
Hively Mental Health receivessite-certification in Oakland +Launched Covered CA eligibilityand enrollment support
Launched CalFreshapplication assistance
It Took More Than Time — It Took People
Reaching 50 years took more than a calendar milestone. It took community.
Individuals, families, clients, and child care providers who trusted us with their needs. Supporters, corporate partners, volunteers, staff, and board members who believed in the work.
Every chapter of our story has been written together.
Powered by Community
With Gratitude to…
Families & Individuals
Who inspire our mission every day through their resilience, trust, and stories
Child Care Providers
Who care for children every day - the unsung heroes of our community
Donors & Partners
Who make support possible through generous giving and meaningful collaboration
Volunteers, Staff & Board
Who lead with heart and carry the mission forward each and every day
Thriving Together means none of us does this alone.
How Childcare Changes Everything
Hear directly from the families we serve — in their own words. 80% of our clients are single-parent households.
I came to Hively as a single mom who needed support. Thanks to child care subsidies with Hively’s support, I went back to school, and now I’m a nurse.
Kayla, Parent
Impact Snapshot
In 2024-2025 fiscal year, we served:
Bee part of the hive and support families like Kelsey's
Imagining What's Next
The Next Chapter Is Full of Possibility
The need continues — and so does our commitment.
We are inspired by the families, child care providers, and clients we serve, and guided by what they teach us.
With deeper impact and expanded reach across Alameda County, the next chapter is full of possibility.
This is an invitation to dream big…
and keep building together.
Looking Ahead, We’re Focused On:
- Expanding access to quality child care
- Strengthening family support systems
- Advancing mental health and wellness
- Supporting providers as essential community partners
Bee part of the hive and join us for the next 50 years
Celebrate With Us
50th Anniversary Events — Coming Soon
Join us as we honor the journey, celebrate community, and imagine what’s next.