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Press Release: “Encompass Virtual Autumn Gala – The Power of Us – Brings the Community Together for Children & Families”

November 17, 2020  |  Press Releases, Community, News and Announcements  |  By Encompass

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/16  North Bend, WA – On November 7th, the Encompass Autumn Gala, The Power of Us, took place in a new venue – YouTube. A record 500 people came together not in a ballroom, but in the comfort of their own homes to raise funds for support of Encompass programs for children […]

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Press Release: “Take a Seat for Kids Project” Showcases Local Artists in Support of Encompass Programs for Children and Families

June 1, 2020  |  Press Releases, Community, News and Announcements  |  By Encompass

For immediate release 6/1/20 North Bend, WA – Seven local artists have donated their time and talents to creating custom Adirondack chairs for the 4th annual Encompass Take a Seat for Kids Project. Due to the COVID-19 safety precautions, the chairs will not be displayed in person around the Snoqualmie Valley like they have been […]

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Press Release: Rise & Thrive Virtual Breakfast Brings Community Together Online

May 27, 2020  |  Press Releases, Community, News and Announcements  |  By Encompass

For immediate release 5/27/20 North Bend, WA – The Encompass Rise & Thrive Breakfast had a new location this year: the internet. On May 19th, the Snoqualmie Valley community came together virtually to raise over $112,000 in support of Encompass programs for children and families. Over 140 guests logged on from across the country to […]

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Announcing Encompass Rocks the Valley: A Family Concert Series

February 3, 2020  |  Press Releases, Community, News and Announcements  |  By Encompass

*Updated 4/25/20 to reflect the cancelation of the concert series in response to COVID-19 public health guidelines* Get ready to sing, dance, and wiggle your way to helping build the new Encompass center in Snoqualmie! This spring, Encompass is hosting a series of family-friendly concerts benefitting the It Starts Here campaign to build a new […]

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Press Release: Katherine Ross Named Encompass Emeritus Board Member

December 5, 2019  |  Press Releases, Volunteers  |  By Encompass

For immediate release 12/5/19 North Bend, WA – On November 2, Encompass honored longtime Board Member Katherine Ross with the title of Emeritus Board Member. Encompass Executive Director Nela Cumming and Board President Joan Vaughn presented Ross with an award for her years of service onstage at the 2019 Encompass Autumn Gala. Encompass honors Board […]

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Press Release: “All that Glitters” Encompass Autumn Gala Dazzles with Generous Bidding and Moving Speakers

November 14, 2019  |  Press Releases  |  By Encompass

For immediate release 11/14/19 Bellevue, WA – On November 2nd, the Hyatt Regency Bellevue’s Evergreen Ballroom was turned into a world of “All that Glitters” for the 2019 Encompass Autumn Gala. More than 350 guests turned up in their most blinged-out formalwear to generously support Encompass programs for children and families in our community. Shellie […]

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