Help raise money in support of Homeless Backpacks, Inc, whose goal is to end homelessness one child at a time. This group provides food in a backpack for school-age children to take home for the weekend so they will not go hungry. Currently, they are feeding 81 children, and this number grows each week. They say this number of children equates to $800 per week!

  • Who: Homeless Backpacks, Inc.
  • What : Holiday Food and Wine Fundraiser

Food prepared by Chef Ric of Ricardo's Restaurant

Wine pairing by local wine expert Kim Ercoliani

Live entertainment featuring our own Chris Ward

Master of Ceremonies Jerry Farmer

Live and Silent Auction items perfect for holiday gift giving

  • When: November 23, 2008, 4 to 7:00 pm. Doors open at 3:30 pm
  • Where: November 23, 2008, Jacob Smith House, 4500 Intelco Loop SE, Lacey
  • Why: To raise money in support of Homeless Backpacks, Inc, whose goal is to end homelessness one child at a time. This group provides food in a backpack for school-age children to take home for the weekend so they will not go hungry. Currently, they are feeding 81 children, and this number grows each week. They say this number of children equates to $800 per week!
  • How Much: Tickets are $40.00 each
  • How HPR can help: Buy a ticket(s) to attend and bid! There are about 10 tickets left, and tickets are selling fast!

Donate your time to help at the event

Donate an item for the live or silent auction

Suggestions include: Gift certificates for dinners or services, theme baskets (wine, gardening, auto, etc.), movies or shows, overnight accommodations, jewelry, give your time to teach a small group how to do whatever you know how to do, etc.

Donate money to the cause if you cannot attend

  • Contact Information: Joan Keller 360-791-3507