“The true strength of a community is revealed not in what we can do alone, but in the extraordinary things we can accomplish when we realize that Together We Rise.”
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | The Orion Center | 1828 Yale Ave
Doors open at 5pm – Program begins at 6:30pm
On December 3, we’re doing something different. Instead of gathering in a hotel ballroom, we invite you—YouthCare’s community—to come home to the Orion Center.
Since 1984, Orion has been a beacon of hope – a safe place for youth ages 12–24, offering warm meals, showers, clean clothes, lockers, drop-in activities, case management, mental health care, and shelter. At a time when sustaining these essential services is under significant strain, there is no more meaningful place to celebrate our roots, reconnect with our mission, and lean into what makes YouthCare, YouthCare.
For 41 years, the iconic green building has been more than just a building—it has been a place of safety, belonging, and opportunity for thousands of young people. On this night, we’ll gather in its heart to share company with one another, to answer the call to be part of the solution, and to raise our paddles in support of young people experiencing homelessness.
Together, we can rise up and ensure that youth across King County have the foundation, stability, and security they deserve—right now, and always, no matter what.
$550,000 FUND A SHELTER FOR OUR YOUTH PADDLE RAISE
The Paddle Raise is the cornerstone of our SOS: Save Our Shelters emergency campaign. Early commitments build the challenge pool that inspires others to give, multiplying the impact of every dollar. With your support, we can reach our $550,000 goal and ensure that every young person has a safe place to turn, today, tonight, tomorrow and for generations to come.
If you’re unable to join us in person, you can still be part of this movement. Your Save Our Shelter gift made online today will help sustain and strengthen these essential shelters—changing lives and shaping brighter futures.
Together, we rise. Together, we protect. Together, we build what’s possible!
PARTNER WITH US AS A SPONSOR!
We are doing things a little different this year. Your sponsorship will go towards our goal of raising $550,000 and along with your commitment, you will receive company recognition on our website, on social media, and during the event. We are open to a range of sponsorships that fit your philanthropic goals. For more information, contact Sanda Anderson Events Manager at sanda.anderson@youthcare.org.
Presenting Partners
Community Partners
In-Kind Partners
