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Release #1 Sept 25
Welcome to Sierra’s Journey

Release #2 Oct 2
Abuse Happens

Release #3 Oct 9
Difficult Choices

Release #4 Oct 16
Home Again

Release #5 Oct 23
Off the Reservation
🌊🍷 Auction Spotlight: A Cozy Whidbey Island Escape 🍷🌊 Some getaways whisper instead of shout… this is one of them. ✨ Slow mornings. Ferry rides. Wine with a view. ✨ 🏡 Whidbey Island Getaway Package 💫 A perfectly bundled retreat for rest, connection, and a little indulgence Here’s what’s waiting for you: • 2-night stay at Comforts of Whidbey: a charming, family-owned winery & B&B overlooking Puget Sound 🌊 • A cozy throw blanket for peak relaxation • Healthy snacks + water for your ferry ride 🚢 • Coffee mugs + Starbucks gift card to fuel your mornings ☕ • And of course… incredible wine and peaceful surroundings 🍷 This is the kind of trip where time stretches out, conversations linger, and the view does most of the talking. 🎟️ Want a shot at this WITHOUT the bidding war? Grab a GOLDEN TICKET for just $100 for your chance to win any live auction package before the auction begins. 👉 Get your event tickets + Golden Ticket here: dawnrising.ejoinme.org/mayitforward2026tix 💜 Join us May 2nd at May It Forward Because even quiet escapes can create powerful impact. Special thanks to Colette Bailey and Comforts of Whidbey for this generous donation. #MayItForward #DAWN #GoldenTicket #WhidbeyIsland #AuctionHighlight #CozyGetaway
Because of you, in 2025 DAWN served: • 1,557 Community Advocacy Program clients • 96 support group participants • 181 individuals through mental health services • 68 marketplace clients • 6 community trainings and presentations Your support makes this possible. It funds trained advocates, mental health professionals, and the time needed to walk alongside survivors as they chart their own course forward. When you give, you are investing in dignity, autonomy, and long-term stability. Join us in continuing this work at https://dawn.networkforgood.com/projects/23618-dawn-daily-donations-program #EmpowerSurvivors #DomesticViolencePrevention #NonprofitLeadership #CommunityImpact #DAWNRising #HopeInAction
💜 Because of you, a new chapter is beginning. Recently, a DAWN client shared that they’ve been accepted into a new position and will be starting their new career next month. This milestone didn’t come easily. While receiving TANF and navigating financial barriers, the client didn’t have the resources to cover the cost of training and licensing. With your support, DAWN was able to step in and provide financial assistance, helping remove that barrier and open the door to opportunity. At the same time, with advocacy and support, the client was approved for rapid rehousing through DVCHAP and has now secured stable housing. That means: • A safe place to live • A new career path • A future that feels possible again This is what your support makes possible! Not just stability in the moment, but real, lasting change. If you believe in creating pathways forward for survivors, we invite you to continue standing with them: dawn.networkforgood.com/projects/23618-dawn-daily-donations-program💜 #DAWNRising #BecauseOfYou #SupportSurvivors #HousingStability #CareerPathways #CommunityImpact
✨Shining a light on our incredible sponsors: Arcora Foundation Gellner Law Lockton Companies Robblee's Total Security Kent Station Laura Thomas The Spani Family Bruce Fischer Crain Photography DeLaurenti Florists Industry Graphics 7 Seas/Heidelberg Brewery Federal Way Custom Jewelers Hohimer Wealth Management Your commitment helps fuel programs, expand access to services, and bring hope to survivors every single day. Now we invite you to be part of it, too. Join us at May It Forward on May 2 💜 Tickets are going fast! Get yours at dawnrising.ejoinme.org/mayitforward2026tix #CommunityPartners #MayItForward #DAWN
🌴☀️ Auction Spotlight: Escape to the Magic of Mazatlán ☀️🌴 Sun on your skin. Ocean in view. A week where your only plan is… no plan 🌊 🏝️ Mazatlán Getaway for a Week + Airfare 💫 Value: $3,500 Welcome to your coastal reset: • 7-night stay at Torres Mazatlán in beautiful Sinaloa, Mexico • Beachfront paradise in the iconic Zona Dorada 🌴 • 2 airline tickets included (courtesy of Alaska Airlines ✈️) • Spacious condo that sleeps 6 with full kitchen + washer/dryer • Gorgeous water views to soak it all in At the resort: • Pool + two jacuzzi spas with poolside bar service 🍹 • Beach volleyball, spa services, and on-site dining at La Palapa • Travel concierge + a little “bingo in Spanish” for fun 🎉 Beyond the resort: • Deep sea fishing, golf, tequila tasting 🍹 • Incredible food, live music, and vibrant local culture ✨ Travel in 2027 (winner coordinates dates with donor) ✨ Dates confirmed after booking, flexibility required This isn’t just a trip… it’s a full-body exhale with a side of adventure 🌅 🎟️ Want a shot at this WITHOUT the bidding war? Grab a GOLDEN TICKET for just $100 for your chance to win ANY live auction package BEFORE the auction begins. 👉 Get your event tickets + Golden Ticket here: dawnrising.ejoinme.org/mayitforward2026tix 💜 Join us May 2nd at May It Forward Because paradise feels even better when it gives back. #MayItForward #DAWN #GoldenTicket #Mazatlan #AuctionHighlight #EscapeToParadise
Shining a light on our incredible sponsors Kent Reporter ✨ Your commitment helps fuel programs, expand access to services, and bring hope to survivors every single day. Now we invite you to be part of it, too. Join us at May It Forward on May 2 💜 Tickets are going fast! Get yours at dawnrising.ejoinme.org/mayitforward2026tix #CommunityPartners #MayItForward #DAWN
⛳️🏌️ Auction Spotlight: Tee Up for an Unforgettable Experience 🏌️⛳️ This one’s for the golf lovers… and the “I just came for the vibes” crew 😄 💫 "Cop" Golf Experience Package Whether you're chasing birdies or just enjoying the ride, this package brings the perfect mix of play, connection, and a little friendly competition. Here’s what’s in your golf dream lineup: • $400 toward a round for 3 with Kent Police Chief Padilla at a local course ⛳️ • A curated Golf Swag Basket (because gear matters 😉) • Foursome certificate to Riverbend Golf Course • A fun-filled Topgolf experience for swings, snacks, and laughs 🎯 This isn’t just a round of golf… it’s stories waiting to happen, high-fives on the green, and maybe one legendary shot you’ll talk about forever. 🎟️ Want a shot at this WITHOUT the bidding war? Grab a GOLDEN TICKET (or two!) for just $100 for your chance to win ANY live auction package BEFORE the auction begins. 👉 Get your event tickets + Golden Ticket here: dawnrising.ejoinme.org/mayitforward2026tix Important note: Golden Tickets are for the raffle only and do not include event admission. 💜 Join us May 2nd at May It Forward Because every swing can help change a life. #MayItForward #DAWN #GoldenTicket #GolfLife #AuctionHighlight #Topgolf
❄️🏔️ Auction Spotlight: A Winter Wonderland Escape 🏔️❄️ If the holidays had a postcard… this would be it. ✨ Twinkling village lights. Fresh snow falling. Fireplaces crackling. Welcome to Whistler at its most magical. 🏡 Whistler Condo Stay – British Columbia 📍 Village Gate House (Unit 208/308) Here’s your cozy, snow-dusted dream: • 1-week stay: December 11–18 • Spacious 2-level + loft condo (1,200 sq ft) • Sleeps up to 6 guests comfortably Inside your alpine retreat: • King suite with fireplace, TV, and spa-like ensuite (hello, shower + sauna combo 🔥) • Private 6-person enclosed hot tub + mountain view deck ❄️ • Open-concept living area with vaulted ceilings + fully stocked kitchen • Second fireplace, second deck, and room to gather • Loft with twin beds + queen sleeper sofa And just outside your door: • Steps from the gondola, shops, restaurants, and grocery store • Secure underground parking + ski locker • A village glowing with holiday lights and (almost always) fresh snow falling ✨ This isn’t just a trip… it’s a full-on holiday movie moment 🎬 🎟️ Want a shot at this WITHOUT the bidding war? Grab a GOLDEN TICKET (or two!) for just $100 for your chance to win ANY live auction package BEFORE the auction begins. 👉 Get your event tickets + Golden Ticket here: dawnrising.ejoinme.org/mayitforward2026tix Important note: Golden Tickets are for the raffle only and do not include event admission. 💜 Join us May 2nd at May It Forward. Because giving back pairs perfectly with a mountain view. Special thanks to Board Member Susan Cameron for this generous donation. #MayItForward #DAWN #GoldenTicket #Whistler #WinterEscape #AuctionHighlight
Shining a light on our incredible sponsors @hemplerfoods @iserniosausage ✨ Your commitment helps fuel programs, expand access to services, and bring hope to survivors every single day. Now we invite you to be part of it, too. Join us at May It Forward on May 2 💜 Tickets are going fast! Get yours at dawnrising.ejoinme.org/mayitforward2026tix #CommunityPartners #MayItForward #DAWN
🏒❄️ Auction Spotlight: Your VIP Night on the Ice ❄️🏒 The puck drops. The crowd roars. Your crew? Watching it all from a private suite 😎 💫 Seattle Thunderbirds Suite Experience for 12 + Dinner at Kent Station This is hockey night… upgraded. Here’s what’s waiting for you: • Private suite for 12 at a Seattle Thunderbirds game during the 2026–27 season 🏒 • High-energy, fast-paced WHL hockey action right from your own space • Date coordinated with donor (Mark Simms) for the perfect game night • $100 gift card to Kent Station for dinner before or after 🍽️ Bring your friends, family, or your loudest goal-celebrating crew… this is your chance to experience hockey like a VIP. 🎟️ Want a shot at this WITHOUT the bidding war? Grab a GOLDEN TICKET (or two!) for just $100 for your chance to win ANY live auction package BEFORE the auction begins. 👉 Get your event tickets + Golden Ticket here: dawnrising.ejoinme.org/mayitforward2026tix Important note: Golden Tickets are for the raffle only and do not include event admission. 💜 Join us May 2nd at May It Forward Because every goal scored can help change a life. #MayItForward #DAWN #GoldenTicket #SeattleThunderbirds #HockeyNight #AuctionHighlight
