Sponsors
Want to help make Freethought Day even better? Support us! Individuals and organizations can sponsor Freethought Day and be recognized for it.
Platinum Sponsors
$2,500+
Anonymous
An extremely generous supporter has donated $10,000 to California Freethought Day which has allowed us to make this year even more special. They wish to remain anonymous.
A new website has been developed which focuses on religious believers who are contemplating moving away from their religious perspective into the natural world of scientific understanding and critical thinking. Natural View’s mission is to be a resource for people re-evaluating or deconstructing their faiths.
Gold Sponsors
$1,000+
Applied Office is a California business (based in Lodi, California) with over 20 years of experience providing training on Microsoft software.
Applied Office is owned by David Diskin, a certified Microsoft Office "Master", and can help your business or government agency by providing instructor-led, on-site training on the applications that you use every day including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project, and more.
Applied Office is owned by David Diskin, a certified Microsoft Office "Master", and can help your business or government agency by providing instructor-led, on-site training on the applications that you use every day including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project, and more.
Silver Sponsors
$600+
American Atheists is dedicated to advancing the civil rights of atheists, promoting separation of religion from government, and providing information about atheism. Over the last fifty years, American Atheists has fought to defend the separation of religion from government with legal actions, lobbying the federal and state government, and engaging in protests and other public actions to ensure that the rights of atheists are protected.
Our mission is to build thriving atheist communities, empower people to express their secular values, and promote separation of government and religion.
For over 80 years, the AHA has proudly served as the leading progressive voice in America on behalf of humanists, atheists, agnostics, and freethinkers.
We strive to bring about a progressive society where being good without a god is an accepted and respected way to live life. We are accomplishing this through our defense of civil liberties and secular governance, by our outreach to the growing number of people without traditional religious faith, and through a continued refinement and advancement of the humanist worldview.
We strive to bring about a progressive society where being good without a god is an accepted and respected way to live life. We are accomplishing this through our defense of civil liberties and secular governance, by our outreach to the growing number of people without traditional religious faith, and through a continued refinement and advancement of the humanist worldview.
Bronze Sponsors
$350+
The Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers builds community for atheists and humanists in the military. MAAF connects military members from around the world with each other and with local organizations.
In addition to our community services, we take action to educate and train both the military and civilian community about atheism in the military and the issues that face us.
AOF holds monthly meetings with speakers and programs in Sacramento, publishes a monthly newsletter, and engages in diverse and ongoing social activities such as movie nights, dinners, and solstice celebrations.
For more information, view the events calendar on our website.
A compelling and humorous journey for honest seekers of truth, this YouTube playlist offers hundreds of videos curated for the secular community.
The Center for Inquiry strives to foster a secular society based on reason, science, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values.
CFI’s wide range of freethought endeavors include the Richard Dawkins Foundation, Council for Secular Humanism and its publication Free Inquiry magazine, Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and its publication Skeptical Inquirer magazine, Center for Inquiry Investigations Group which administers the CFIIG $250,000 Paranormal Challenge and looks into extraordinary claims, Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science which helps instructors teach evolution, Secular Rescue which saves freethinkers from persecution and imprisonment, Quackwatch which examines bogus medical claims, and CFI Secular Celebrant program which certifies secular officiants.
CFI’s wide range of freethought endeavors include the Richard Dawkins Foundation, Council for Secular Humanism and its publication Free Inquiry magazine, Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and its publication Skeptical Inquirer magazine, Center for Inquiry Investigations Group which administers the CFIIG $250,000 Paranormal Challenge and looks into extraordinary claims, Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science which helps instructors teach evolution, Secular Rescue which saves freethinkers from persecution and imprisonment, Quackwatch which examines bogus medical claims, and CFI Secular Celebrant program which certifies secular officiants.
Entry Level Sponsors
$200+
Black Nonbelievers (BN) is a 501 c3 non-profit organization. Headquartered in the Atlanta area, BN provides an informative, caring, festive and friendly community, and connects with other Blacks (and allies) who are living free of religion and might otherwise be shunned by family and friends. Instead of accepting dogma, we believe truth and morality are determined through reason and evidence.
This meetup group is for anyone who wants to know what events are open and being held at Reason Center. (Most events are not organized or affiliated with Reason Center, unless noted in the description.)
Join if you are interested in attending secular events of all kinds, such as guest speakers, movie nights, potlucks, game nights, and other educational events.
Join if you are interested in attending secular events of all kinds, such as guest speakers, movie nights, potlucks, game nights, and other educational events.
The Atheist Community of San Jose (ACSJ) is an organization for atheists and like-minded non-believers, founded to develop and support the atheist community and to provide opportunities for socializing, philanthropy, education, and friendship.
We promote a positive public perception of atheists and secularists, and work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals.
Health Care for All – California believes that every resident of California should be guaranteed affordable, comprehensive, high quality health care. A single-payer financing system has succeeded in countries throughout the developed world.
Multiple findings illustrate that people in these countries have better health and enjoy a lifestyle free of anxiety and worry about how to pay for a health crisis. All of this is accomplished at a lower cost to the people and businesses.
The Black Humanists and Non-Believers of Sacramento is an outreach and educational community group for African American atheists, humanists, non-believers, skeptics, agnostics.
BHNBS is also for those who are questioning their religious beliefs and are seeking information on atheism/humanism/etc. in a supportive and judgement free environment.
BHNBS is also for those who are questioning their religious beliefs and are seeking information on atheism/humanism/etc. in a supportive and judgement free environment.
The Sunday Assembly is a secular congregation that celebrates life. Our events on the second Sunday of each month are generally 75 minutes filled with music (80s and 90s pop hits), inspirational talks, poetry and art, donuts and coffee, and more... followed by a potluck!
We are radically inclusive - everyone is welcome, regardless of their beliefs (or lack thereof), their sexual orientation, their age, gender, or politics. Our events are free for all to attend, though donations are appreciated. We do not accept sponsorships. Childcare is provided.
We are radically inclusive - everyone is welcome, regardless of their beliefs (or lack thereof), their sexual orientation, their age, gender, or politics. Our events are free for all to attend, though donations are appreciated. We do not accept sponsorships. Childcare is provided.
We are a group of non-believers that focuses on community involvement, social events, education and information, and activism.
Most of our meetings are held in San Joaquin County, from Lodi to Manteca -- though we occasionally join efforts with our friends in Modesto, Sacramento, and the Bay Area.
Join us for "Dining Skeptically", game nights, brunches, highway cleanup, colloquiums, and more.
Most of our meetings are held in San Joaquin County, from Lodi to Manteca -- though we occasionally join efforts with our friends in Modesto, Sacramento, and the Bay Area.
Join us for "Dining Skeptically", game nights, brunches, highway cleanup, colloquiums, and more.
Individual Supporters
Sponsors ($150+)
- Robert Nickelson
- Wayne Orgar
- Nick Gray
- Robert Poeschel
- Benjamin Wade
- Alexis Record
Champions ($135+)
- Nancy Sneed
- Joseph Morrow
- Heatherann Dawson
Advocates ($75+)
- Judy Saint
- Michael Newdow
- Carol Velarde
- Samuel Baker
- Margaret Luu
- Kathy Johnson
- Arlene Ríos
- Alexander Robinson
- James Eckerman
- Marie Bain
- Mike Taylor
- Judity Banister
- Tom and Wendy Ikelman
- Victoria de la Torre
Supporters ($25+)
Angela Garvie
Leon Baptist
Darien De Lu
Craig Wilson
Dawn Lawson
Bakari Chavanu
Steven Goins
Wayne Luney
Carolyn Dougherty
Randy Yoder
Michael Mercer
Wendy Rash
Lee Beringsmith
Rae Howard
Andrew Pischalnikoff
Angel Chere
Steven Dorst
Gloria Luney
Alan Abbs
Rebecca Mark
Jane Gibbons
Jim Gronvold
Betsy Kerr
Deb Smith
Letha Dawson
Jack Hamilton
Dan Dougherty
In-Kind Support
For their in-kind support of California Freethought Day, we would like to especially thank:
Paul Wiren for the design of our logos and t-shirts.
Scholarship Impact for their help launching our Essay Contest.
UPrinting for supporting our printing needs with discounted services.
Panera Bread for discounting their delicious boxed lunches.
Exhibitors
In addition to the manu organizations listed above, we are happy to have these organizations also exhibiting at our main event.
- Beyond Sacramento Polyamory
- Cavalier Caricatures
- Greater Sacramento Chapter of Freedom From Religion Foundation
- League of Women Voters - Sacramento County
- Northern California Skeptics
- Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
- Recovering from Religion
- Secular Student Alliance - Sac State
- Science Alliance
- Stockton Area Atheists and Freethinkers