EVERETT—Camp Fire Snohomish County hosted their 29th annual auction fundraiser on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Hotel Indigo on the Everett Waterfront. Over 160 guests rolled the dice and attended the Monopoly-themed auction, raising over $162,000. The event featured a playful and engaging Monopoly themed atmosphere, turning the evening into a high-stakes game of philanthropy.
The evening included a silent auction with over 115 items, 14 live auction items, a dessert dash, and several themed carnival style games, bringing the Monopoly board to life. Beyond the financial success, guests raved about the vibrant energy, the interactive games, and the connections they forged with other attendees.
Programming for the evening included heartfelt testimonials from Executive Director, Krissy Davis, and Jessica Guerrier, a parent of two Camp Killoqua campers. Guests were encouraged to ‘raise the paddle’ to provide scholarship funding for children from low-income and housing insecure families, raising over $51,000 to send youth directly to Camp Killoqua.
Camp Fire Snohomish County extends heartfelt thanks to all their auction sponsors and generous donors for their unwavering support of their programs.
About Camp Fire Snohomish County: Camp Fire Snohomish County offers club and camp programs for children from ages three through high school. Last year, our youth services and programs, including those at Camp Killoqua, engaged 8,350 participants. With a legacy spanning 107 years, Camp Fire Snohomish County has enriched the lives of thousands of youth in Snohomish County and the Puget Sound area. Camp Fire Snohomish County provides a framework for youth to learn and practice skills that will help them shape their futures. Our programs encourage personal exploration by incorporating Thrive(ology), a research-based approach to youth development, ensuring participants gain the skills necessary to thrive throughout their lives.
About Camp Killoqua: Owned and operated by Camp Fire Snohomish County, Camp Killoqua has served generations of children, families, and non-profit organizations since 1941. The camp’s beautiful 185-acre site in north Snohomish County features forests, trails, game fields, and waterfront, offering an ideal setting for programs based on the Camp Fire philosophy: small group emphasis, individual attention, acceptance of differences, and a flexible, child-centered approach. The camp focuses on appreciating the outdoors, group living, sports and games, skill development, concern for others, fun, and friendship.
SOURCE: Camp Fire Snohomish County
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
