Party on South Waterloo
Event Information
Mark Your Calendars: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Come for the Party. Stay for the Mission.
You’ve never experienced an event like this. The home of Shoes and Clothes for Kids transforms into a festive, free-flowing party space where you’ll enjoy live music, chef-created bites, signature cocktails, beer, and wine. You'll also experience the mission with hands-on moments that help kids head into their classrooms – and their futures – with confidence.
Sneak Preview: All-New Royalty Pass VIP Experience
Enjoy early access to the party, plus an exclusive culinary experience featuring a custom menu by James Beard-nominated chef Jeremy Umansky.
When: Thursday, October 15, 2026
5 - 6 pm VIP Reception
6 - 9 pm General Admission
Where: 15500 South Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio
Party on South Waterloo will take place in the Shoes and Clothes for Kids facility located at 15500 South Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio. Our free store and parking lot are transformed into an event venue for just one night. With a tent for additional space to mingle and relax, you can also tour the SC4K Free Store and see our mission in action. Ample parking is available.
Watch the 2025 Event Highlights Video
Save with early bird pricing on tickets through 8/31
Make a lasting impression. Become a Sponsor!
Supporting SC4K through sponsorship of the 2026 Party on South Waterloo event aligns your brand to our mission while showcasing your company or organization to 300+ attendees.
Multiple, high-impact sponsorship options are available – lock in yours and help ensure that SC4K can maximize our impact over the 2026-2027 school year.
Please contact Culeen Carey at 216-881-7463 x108 or ccarey@SC4K.org for more information.
2026 Event Sponsors
Presenting
The Irving & Gloria Fine Foundation
Salutatorian
Dean's List
Deloitte • Bruce & Sharon Epstein • Love, Tito's • Patti & Hadley Morgenstern-Clarren
Star Student
Sarah & Alan Melamed • Taft • Lamont & Marlane Mackley • Sarah & Alan Melamed • Zinner & Co.
2026 Event Planning Committee
HONORARY CHAIR
Scott Simon
CO-CHAIRS
Stephanie Burris
Sam Friedman
Jessica Baaklini
Alcedo Carey
Chris Ciolli
Rachel Way Cherry
Nicole DeChant
Deb Evans
Laurie Forbush*
Karen Fox
Lottie Gray
Nate Gray
Craig Gutridge
Jessica Jacobson*
A. Lamont Mackley
Jim Mason
Sarah K. Melamed
Jeff Miller
Jess Miller
Abby O'Brien*
Alexis Paredes
Sarah Paris
Ma. Rona Polintan'
Scott Simon
Melissa Trzaska
Rosale Ward
Renny Wolfson*
Corrina Wright