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Join Us

We are so thrilled to invite you to our 2025 Gala! 

Join us as we gather our entire network, to celebrate, and create greater equity in our community. This is our biggest event of the year and your best opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people. The funds we raise together will provide the critical resources our program needs to provide mentorship, transformational experiences, and post-secondary support for young people from low-income backgrounds. With your partnership we will ensure students turn their dreams into boundless futures and thrive!

March 29, 2025
Westin Seattle
6 – 9 PM

Schedule:

6 PM – Networking and Cocktail Hour
7 PM – Dinner Program & Raise the Paddle
8:30 PM – Celebration and Dancing

Attire: Business / Cocktail

Table Captain Information

Table Captains play a critical role in making our Gala a success! We are looking for people like you to champion our program with your network and bring them out to support our young people! Check out our Table Captain Toolkit for more details or contact Alecia at ACunningham@summersearch.org.

There are two Table Captain options

Fundraise Table: We reserve a table of 10 for you. You and your guests each pay for your own individual tickets.

Purchased / Sponsor Table: You purchase a table for you and your guests. Guests at your table are not required to purchased tickets

Registration


Questions? Contact Alecia at Acunningham@summersearch.org or Philip at PWatkins@summersearch.org

Unable to attend? You can still donate at the button below!

Your donation will allow us to provide meaningful mentorship, transformative summer experiences, and impactful post-secondary and career services for our students in the upcoming year.

Donate

About Us

At Summer Search, we believe our world is better off when everyone can discover their purpose.

Our mission is to unleash students’ potential through mentoring and transformative experiences. Beginning in their sophomore year of high school through post-secondary completion, we partner with our students to help them discover that they possess the talent and strength to carve their place in the world.

Our Impact:

  • 97% of our students graduate from high school on time.
  • 69% earn a bachelor’s degree within 6 years of high school graduation, compared to 21% of their peers.
  • The majority of our alumni hold debt of less than $30K, compared to $50K for adults aged 22–35 who borrowed money for college.

Gala Honoree

Erik Toth, Principal of Toth Construction

Erik Toth Seattle Board

Summer Search Seattle is proud to celebrate the leadership and work of Erik Toth. Erik has been a board member for over 13 years and board chair for 7. His dedication to Summer Search Seattle cannot be understated. Thank you, Erik for championing equity and helping young people thrive!

Thank you to our event sponsors!

 

Corporate Sponsorship Levels

Interested in being a corporate sponsor? View our corporate sponsorship levels and their benefits below or click this sponsor packet!

Ready to become a Sponsor? Confirm and Register on our Sponsor Registration Page.

For more information on sponsorships: Please contact Philip Watkins at Pwatkins@summersearch.org

 

 

$25,000 - Presenting Sponsor

  • Logo on stage podium and premium logo placement in all materials.
  • Live acknowledgement from the stage. Check or custom presentation.
  • Customizable event add-ons
  • Table or space located in event foyer before and after event for product demos or distribution.
  • Social media thank you post and shout out.
  • Premium table at gala with seating for up to 10 guests.
  • Company logo on non-stage podium event signage.
  • Company logo on all pre and post event materials including gala website.

$10,000 - Champion Sponsor

  • Customizable event add-ons
  • Table or space located in event foyer before and after event for product demos or distribution.
  • Social media thank you post and shout out.
  • Premium table at gala with seating for up to 10 guests.
  • Company logo on non-stage podium event signage.
  • Company logo on all pre and post event materials including gala website.

$7,500 - Mentor Sponsor

  • Table or space located in event foyer before and after event for product demos or distribution.
  • Social media thank you post and shout out.
  • Premium table at gala with seating for up to 10 guests.
  • Company logo on non-stage podium event signage.
  • Company logo on all pre and post event materials including gala website.

$5,000 – Ally Sponsor

  • Social media thank you post and shout out.
  • Premium table at gala with seating for up to 10 guests.
  • Company logo on non-stage podium event signage.
  • Company logo on all pre and post event materials including gala website.

$2,500 – Support Sponsor

  • Premium table at gala with seating for up to 10 guests.
  • Company logo on non-stage podium event signage.
  • Company logo on all pre and post event materials including gala website.
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