Thank you for to everyone who joined us for Hopelink’s 8th annual Farm Fresh Feast! The hybrid event was a first for us, and we hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did.
We raised more than $191,000 to help ensure that Hopelink continues to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Looking ahead, we are so excited about Hopelink’s 26th annual Reaching Out Virtual Luncheon on October 18, and we can’t wait to share the afternoon with you! Register here to join Dr. Catherine Cushinberry and Hasan Minhaj for a discussion you won’t want to miss!
Dr. Catherine Cushinberry
Hopelink’s new CEO Dr. Catherine Cushinberry will be in person at Columbia Winery, and she will be sharing about Hopelink during the program. Dr. Cushinberry previously served as executive director of City Year Memphis, in Tennessee. City Year is a national service program that unites young adults from diverse backgrounds for a demanding year of full-time community service. Prior to her time at City Year, Dr. Cushinberry served for five years as the director of research for the National Office of Girls Inc. and four years as the executive director of a Boys and Girls Club in Tennessee. She also owned a consulting business and worked with clients in the U.S. and the Philippines, where she lived for a year. During her career, Catherine has published regularly on a wide variety of topics, including diversity issues and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Graham Crow
For nearly 30 years, Graham Crow has been working with schools, charities and organizations all over the United States and Canada, raising more than $90 million through benefit auctions and fundraising events. His philosophy of encouraging people to “donate more than you had planned, but to feel really good about doing so,” has made him one of the most sought-after benefit auctioneers in North America. He is delighted to return as Hopelink’s auctioneer in 2021.
John Howie
Since beginning his culinary career in Seattle at the age of 15, John Howie has made a name for himself in two key areas: a commitment to fresh, unique dishes in each of his food and beverage enterprises, and a generous spirit that lives to serve his community. Howie is the heart and soul of John Howie Steak, Seastar and Beardslee Public House; restaurants that are known for their philanthropic achievements as well as their culinary expertise. Regularly featured in local and national media, Howie also is the author of “Passion & Palate: Recipes for a Generous Table.”
