Mark your calendars and get ready to Gather & Give!

We’re thrilled to share exciting news about our reimagined spring fundraiser, Gather & Give—designed to be more accessible, inclusive, and impactful. Inspired by feedback from our community, we’ve transformed our traditional auction and gala into an event that is reflected in its name: a chance to gather in celebration and give in support of our learners and the future of JDS.

While we’ve streamlined the live auction portion of the program to allow more time for community-building, you can still enjoy your favorite fundraising activities, including raffles, games, art projects, and dessert dash. Giving for the evening will conclude with a community paddle raise inviting everyone to support JDS. Our goal is to entirely cover the cost of the event through ticket sales and sponsorships so that every dollar raised goes directly to supporting our learners and JDS. Gifts of all sizes are meaningful!

This refreshed event will bring families, friends, and the greater Jewish community together for an evening of connection, generosity, and joy. We can’t wait to see you there as we gather and give to make a difference!

Venue
We’re hosting Gather & Give at Pickering Barn in Issaquah—a warm and inviting venue closer to JDS and many of our families. Pickering Barn also offers free onsite parking.

What to Expect
From start to finish, Gather & Give will be an engaging, meaningful, and fun-filled evening.

• Cocktail Hour (4:30): Enjoy an open bar, delicious passed appetizers, fun walk-up games with Reality Break Escapes, live music from the Alex Chadsey Trio, student art projects, an exciting photo booth, and the opportunity to make connections with our amazing community!
• Dinner & Program (5:45): Enjoy a family-style kosher meal prepared by our Vaad-certified caterer. Our refreshed program will spotlight our mission, share powerful stories, and feature a special community paddle raise inviting everyone to support JDS!
• After-Party: Keep the celebration going with more opportunities to mix and mingle! 

Pricing
This year, we’re excited to introduce tiered ticket pricing to ensure that every family has the opportunity to be part of Gather & Give. Visit our registration page to purchase your tickets.

Dress
Cocktail attire is highly encouraged; cowboy boots are optional.

Sponsorships
Sponsorship of Gather & Give provides critical funding that enables us to elevate the evening's impact by underwriting predetermined costs of the event. These partnerships offer opportunities for visibility and recognition within our community, showcasing a shared dedication to education, Jewish values, and the empowerment of future leaders. Visit our sponsorship page for more information.

Security
There will be several security personnel at the event to ensure the safety of our guests.

Questions?
Email development@jds.org or call 425-460-0200.

We’ll see you there!
Gather your friends and mark your calendars—it’s going to be a memorable and meaningful evening! We can’t wait to come together with you to celebrate and support JDS in a truly special way.