SpoFI Dessert Fundraiser 2024: A Sweet Success!

Dessert Fundraiser event highlights and a photo: Yvonne Smith of Innovia Foundation

We’re pleased to report that our recent Dessert Fundraiser was a resounding success! Thanks to the generosity of our attendees, supporters, and volunteers, we’ve taken a significant step forward in our mission to strengthen fathers and families in Spokane.

A Night to Remember

The evening was filled with delicious desserts, inspiring stories, and a palpable sense of community. Our speakers touched hearts with their testimonies, reminding us all why the work of SpoFI is so crucial.

Fundraising Success

Thanks to your incredible support, we raised $24,000 during the event. With our $40,000 matching fund, that brings our current total to $48,000! We’re well on our way to our goal of $80,000, but we’re not done yet. The campaign continues until we reach our target or the end of the year, whichever comes first.

Exciting Announcement: SpoFI Endowment Fund

We were honored to announce a major gift from our founders, Ron and Becky Hauenstein. They have donated a property valued at approximately $250,000 to establish the SpoFI Endowment Fund through the Innovia Foundation. This endowment will provide an estimated $10,000 annually to support our ongoing work.

“An endowment not only stands as a source of ongoing revenue for nonprofits, it also serves as a resource that allows the entire community to support the causes that mean the most to them – no matter their financial capacity.”

Yvonne Smith, Development Director for Innovia


Thank You to Our Supporters

This event wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our many supporters. From local businesses to individual donors, your contributions made the evening unforgettable. A special thank you to Silia Andresen, who organized and created the delicious desserts that sweetened our night.

Huge thanks to our event sponsor and many supporters:

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What’s Next?

While we celebrate this success, our work continues. Here’s how you can stay involved:

Donate: If you haven’t yet contributed or want to give again, remember that all donations are still being matched!

Volunteer: We always need dedicated individuals to help with our programs.

Spread the Word: Follow us on social media and share our mission with your network.

Thank you again to everyone who made this event a success. Together, we’re building stronger families, one father at a time.

Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming events!

Dessert Fundraiser 2024 Event Photo Gallery


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