4 November Benefits You Should Not Miss
This month's upcoming events put the "fun" in fundraising
By Jason Freedberg October 23, 2018
Breath of Life Gala
November 3
Put on your best for this Black Tie event at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, fine dining and a silent and live auction. seattlebreathoflifegala.eventscff.org
Wine, Women and Shoes
November 9
Preserving the family, treating and educating at-risk children and preventing child abuse are the goals of Olive Crest, a non-profit organization, and Wine, Women and Shoes is the event to support its cause. Sip on wine, watch the glamorous fashion show and flirt with the charming “Shoe guys” at this years’ event at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. winewomenandshoes.com
Shades of Leadership
November 15
Celebrate with a champagne reception and dinner by Tom Douglas Catering while providing opportunity for more than 140 female-identified youth of color at this annual benefit for the YWCA GirlsFirst Program at the Palace Ballroom. ywcaworks.or
O’Christmas Trees Gala Dinner and Auction
November 28
Bring home a dazzling Christmas tree or other auction item in support of services provided by Providence Senior and Community Services at the 34th Annual Providence O’Christmas Trees Gala and Dinner. Bask in the glow and sparkling lights of the 14 professionally decorated trees as you enjoy a five-course dinner. washington.providence.org
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