Submitted by: Lydia Place
Classic Hollywood glamour is coming to Whatcom County at the 16th Annual Lydia Place Hearts for Housing Gala and Auction presented by Innovations for Quality Living. Saturday, February 11th, 400 guests will join hands and hearts at Bellingham’s premier Four Points by Sheraton. A red carpet runway, sky lights, luscious drapery, and sweeping floral displays will bring sophistication and Hollywood style to the region’s most elegant event of the Valentine season. Through sponsorship, ticket sales, contributions, and event activities, attendees will help to raise $200,000 to support housing and essential supportive services at Lydia Place, working to end family homelessness.
Hearts for Housing attendees will enjoy an array of activities throughout the evening, including a chocolate bar by Evolve Truffles, photo booth by Oh Snap! Photo Booth, Hello, Sweets! cupcakes, music by GMB Entertainment and Roosevelt Elementary Choir, and Valentine inspired silent and live auctions. In addition, Lydia Place will be awarding several outstanding community members with their Heart of the Organization awards to individuals who have gone above and beyond in their support of the Lydia Place mission and commitment to end homelessness in Whatcom County.
“Raising $200,000 in one night is an ambitious goal,” said Community Outreach Director Shultzie Willows. “But when asked, this community steps up, and steps up big. We have complete confidence that together we can not only reach our goal, but surpass it.”
For over 27 years, Lydia Place has been a key partner in the community’s efforts to end homelessness. In addition to its cornerstone housing programs – Family Services, Community Re-housing, and Campus Support – Lydia Place is expanding its capacity with the goal of breaking the cycle of homelessness for families with children. Funds raised at Hearts for Housing will support the Lydia Place Parent Support Program, providing in-home evidence-based parent education for children prenatal to age 5, along with a new Counseling Program that provides in-home mental health counseling services to Lydia Place program individuals and families.
For more information about Hearts for Housing, or Lydia Place programs and services, please contact the Lydia Place business office at 360-671-7663. For event images, quotes, or media inquiries please contact Community Outreach Director Shultzie Willows at shultziew@lydiaplace.org.
