Region D Gathering: Stories that Sustain: Building Resilient Parent Centers

We’re thrilled to invite you to our 2025 Region D Regional Gathering! This year’s theme — Stories that Sustain: Building Resilient Parent Centers — celebrates the powerful work happening in our communities and the narratives that fuel our mission.

📍 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815 📞 (916) 929-8855

🗓️ Dates & Schedule:

September 9–11, 2025

Start: Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 8:30 AM sharp

End: Thursday, Sept. 11, by 3:00 PM ☕ Breakfast and 🍽️ lunch provided each day — dinner is on your own.

Plan on arriving the night before (Monday, Sept. 8) to settle in and be ready to kick off bright and early on Tuesday! Gathering packets will be available for pickup early evening on Monday night and the morning of the 9th.

🧳 Travel & Lodging:

Each center is responsible for booking travel and lodging. We’ve secured a group rate of $150 per night (plus tax/fees) at the DoubleTree. The room block covers check-in starting Monday night through Friday if needed.

🕒 Hotel check-in: 3:00 PM 🕛 Check-out: 12:00 PM

🗓️ Hotel Reservation Deadline: August 8, 2025

*Please Note: When booking your room online DO NOT click “Quick Book”

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=RLSA-DT&groupCode=CDT90D&arrivaldate=2025-09-08&departuredate=2025-09-12&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

💵 Travel Stipend:

Each center will receive $500 to apply toward hotel or airfare expenses.

🚖 Transportation Tips: The hotel is about 20 minutes from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) via taxi, Uber, or Lyft. It’s also just 8 miles from downtown Sacramento, giving you plenty of nearby options to explore.