After months of preparation, YWCA Walla Walla’s Courage to Believe fundraiser on October 28 was a wonderful evening filled with powerful stories, generous support, and meaningful community connections.
We were delighted to welcome 88 guests to Salted Mill for an evening celebrating the courage of survivors and the community that stands alongside them. From the inspiring words of our speaker, Sarah Magill, to a lively auction featuring an incredible collection of donated items, the evening was full of moments that reminded us what is possible when a community comes together. Two auction packages even sparked some particularly spirited bidding showdowns!
Guests enjoyed delicious food and wine, delightful conversations, and the opportunity to connect with others who share a commitment to creating a safer, more hopeful future for our community. We were also grateful for the wonderful volunteers from Banner Bank who helped make the evening a success.
Most importantly, thanks to the generosity of our attendees and the outstanding pledges made throughout the evening, we reached our fundraising goal!
Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who attended, made a financial contribution, sponsored the event, or supported us in other ways. We are especially grateful to the local businesses and community organizations that donated auction items, to Sarah Magill for sharing her story, to the team at Salted Mill for graciously hosting us, and to the many volunteers and YWCA staff whose hard work brought the evening together.
Every ticket purchased, auction bid, and pledge helps sustain the services survivors and families rely on, including emergency shelter, advocacy, crisis response, and support as they work toward safety and healing.
Courage to Believe was a beautiful reminder that creating safe tomorrows is something we do together. Thank you for believing in survivors, investing in the work of the YWCA, and helping shape a community where everyone deserves to live free from violence.
Thank you for being part of the work of the YWCA Walla Walla.