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Heart of the Valley Gala

The annual Heart of the Valley Gala, held each spring, supports ALL of our programming as our biggest fundraising event of the year and one very special, elegant, fun evening. In addition to supporting our Substance Use and Suicide Prevention efforts, the money raised at our gala in May supports the following key programs that support those efforts: Youth Engagement, Community Outreach and Education, TRACE Care and Resource Coordination, Youth Success Mentoring, Pathways to Employment Success, and Weekend Power Packs.

Looking to sponsor, donate, procure, or volunteer at this year’s gala on May 16, 2026?

Find the right way for you to get involved below, whether that’s sponsoring, filling up a table, donating items for the auction and more! View the full event details here.

Give a Night Save a Life

Give a Night Save a Life is an annual event dedicated to supporting our substance use and suicide prevention efforts for Snoqualmie Valley youth. Delicious catering, abundant raffles, and blinky rings make this the perfect casual, fun evening to lean into our work. This year, we have two dates!

NIGHT ONE: Monday, October 6 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Saints & Scholars Irish Pub on Snoqualmie Ridge

NIGHT TWO: Thursday, October 16 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Miller’s in Carnation.

Discover volunteer, sponsorship, and donation opportunities by reaching out to us below.

BeKind365 Club

Help us be caring across all of Snoqualmie Valley! We are also grateful for the support of the members in our BeKind 365 Club. For $30 a month, your commitment to become a monthly donor welcomes you to a community as a sustaining member with perks.

Become a Youth Success Mentor

The Empower Youth Network’s Youth Success Mentoring (YSM) program pairs adults with children from elementary age through the high school years. Volunteers work one-on-one with a child, up to one hour per week, in the Snoqualmie Valley and Riverview School Districts. Our program is continually growing, and we are adding more schools as well as more mentors.

Feed youth in the Riverview School District

Empower Youth Network is committed to helping students thrive, which includes doing our part to make sure no kid goes hungry! Weekend Power Packs provide supplemental food to youth in the area who may face food scarcity/insecurity over the weekends. On average, we currently distribute 180 packs a week.

Honor the volunteer efforts of someone you know

All too often the volunteer efforts of engaged citizens remain unseen or forgotten. The annual Rise & Shine Volunteer celebration occurs each year on the first Wednesday of June and provides an occasion to recognize the generosity of the many volunteers who work in the service of youth and families across all of the Snoqualmie Valley. Start considering who you would like to nominate now! We usually share the nomination form in April.

Become a Youth Ambassador (student opportunity!)

Youth ambassadors spread awareness about free youth events in the community to help their peers find connection, have fun, and explore their interests. Ambassadors can also attend these events to encourage to further encourage their peers to show up, make new friends and get to know one another. We offer a wide range of activities, from ice skating, to crafting, to yard games and BBQs!

How to a Help a Friend (student opportunity!)

High school students are engaged to become peer trainers for the How to Help a Friend suicide prevention training. We find that younger students pay closer attention to the message when it is being delivered from an older student. We know that students go to their peers before adults. This training gives students the tools they need to have these conversations and help.

Key Leaders’ Summit

The Summit is a great opportunity for Snoqualmie Valley leaders to network and engage in relevant community conversations, collaborations, and actions. Each year we gather to address issues influencing the overall health and well-being of young people living in the valley. This event usually features a morning for networking, a keynote speaker and a panel of local youth.

The 2025 Key Leaders’ Summit was great! We will see you again next year. Check back in 2026 for more details.