Check back later this month for information about Key to Hope 2024!

Key to Hope: Cultivating Compassion

Wow—thank you for a record-breaking Key to Hope! On Oct. 13, more than 1,000 members of our community gathered at the Hyatt Regency Seattle for our 20th annual luncheon. To everyone who donated during this special event or made a gift in lieu of attendance, thank you for supporting Plymouth’s proven and compassionate approach to ending homelessness. Together, we raised over $1.5 million—a new record!

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris’ moving keynote address inspired us to practice empathy and compassion in our response to homelessness. Watch the recorded livestream of Friday’s event (available for a limited time):

If you were unable to attend this year’s event, we invite you to make a contribution to Plymouth Housing today:

Donate in lieu of attendancE

Keynote Speaker

This year’s luncheon featured a keynote presentation by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris. An award-winning physician, researcher, and public health leader, Dr. Burke Harris has dedicated her career to serving vulnerable communities and addressing the root causes of health disparities.

Many people who experience homelessness are living with the long-term impacts of childhood trauma, which adversely affects health outcomes throughout their lives. Dr. Burke Harris’ keynote explored best practices surrounding trauma-informed care. How can a safe, stable community—like one that Plymouth provides—be a crucial part of advancing the health and well-being of our most vulnerable neighbors?

A pediatrician and former surgeon general of California, Dr. Burke Harris is known for her TED talk “How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime.”

Who does Plymouth serve?

We provide our residents with furnished studio apartments and services such as health care and counseling. Each Plymouth resident has a unique personal history, but they also have a lot in common: 95% have a disability, 61% are 55 or older, 15% are veterans, and 47% are people of color. All 1,200 are people who previously experienced homelessness for many years, and they are bright, resilient members of our community.

MEET OUR RESIDENTS

How You Can Help

Volunteer with Plymouth! Learn more about individual, corporate, and community volunteer opportunities.

Join our mailing list! You’ll be the first to learn about next year’s Key to Hope and receive other important updates from our organization.

Follow Plymouth Housing on social media! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a dress code for this event?

The recommended dress code for this event is business casual attire.

What is a Table Captain?

Our Table Captains are individuals who volunteer to host a table of guests (10 per table). Becoming a Table Captain is free!

Table Captains can also become Table Sponsors by purchasing all of the seats at their table and inviting guests to double their impact.

Can I register if I don't have a Table Captain?

Absolutely! Everyone is welcome to attend Key to Hope, even without a Table Captain. When you register, just write “N/A” in the Table Captain field.

Is it really free attend?

To make Key to Hope as inclusive as possible, attendees are not required to pay for a ticket to access the event. However, this is also a major fundraiser for Plymouth Housing: to help us reach our fundraising goal, we suggest a donation of $150 at the event.

What does Plymouth Housing do?

Plymouth Housing ends homelessness one person at a time. We provide housing and supportive services to adults who have experienced homelessness for 2, 10, or 20 years. Currently, we have 18 buildings across King County, serving nearly 1,200 residents served each year. Learn more about us on our website.

How else can I get involved in Plymouth's mission?

We are always looking to engage new Plymouth supporters! Check our volunteer page for current volunteer opportunities. You can also learn more about our work by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Supporters

Co-Chairs

Tom Pozarycki, Regional President at WaFd Bank

Lavina Sadhwani, Associate Principal for the Seneca Group

Committee

Laura Bachman, Bachman Consulting
Matthew Cazier, Harborview Medical Center
Deirdre Doyle, Windermere Real Estate
Olivia Doyle, WaFd
Michelle Galvin, Pagliacci Pizza
Doug Ito, SMR Architects
Stephanie Kristen, Windermere Real Estate
Robin Martin, Hello Robin
Deborah Ross, Pine Street Group L.L.C.
Cory Sbarbaro, Inatai Foundation
Searetha Simons, Community Volunteer
Deb White, Community Volunteer

Challenge Fund Supporters

Our Challenge Fund supporters help us push our fundraising over the top! Thanks to them, we’re able to offer donation matching at Key to Hope.

Lyle Appleford, in memory of Betty Appleford
Mark and Heather Barbieri
David and Joanna Beitel
Deidre and Fraser Black
Biella Foundation
Sean and Gretchen Brennan
Brettler Family Foundation
Angus and Cynthia Cunningham
Ellen Ferguson
Michelle and Matt Galvin
Anne Gittinger
Matt Griffin and Evelyne Rozner
Bill and Emily Heston
Clark Kokich and Lisa Strain
Dan and Sandy Kraus
Stephanie and Erik Kristen
Gary Magnuson, in memory of Sharon Masse
Jessica and Nate Moch
Eleanor Moseley Pollnow and Charlie Pollnow
Nelly and Chilumba Mubashi
Peggy Newsom
Bruce and Jeannie Nordstrom
Jon and Mary Okada
Brian and Susan Olsavsky
Chuck and Jane Riley
Christopher Roberts
Susan Shanbrom-Krabbe and Moe Krabbe
Ben and Sandra Straughan
Orin Smith Family Foundation
Maggie Walker
Anonymous

Table Captains

Key to Hope Table Captains make this event possible! Together, they will promote Plymouth Housing and bring in 1,400 guests to Key to Hope.

Table sponsors and corporate champions are listed in bold.

Zahoor Ahmed
Marcia Almquist
Ryan Ames
Kimberly Arrington-White
Laura Bachman
Mark Barbieri
Janet Bell
Bellwether Housing
David Betancourt
Debbie Burkhart
Sean Brennan
Andrea Carnes
Carrier Johnson + Culture
Matthew Cazier
Karen Chang
Huynh Chhor
Andrew DeVore
Deirdre Doyle
Olivia Doyle
Marlys Erickson
Ben Gist
David Goldsmith
Gail Gray
Harborview Medical Center
Emily Heston
Brad Hinthorne
I.L. Gross Structural Engineers
Mary Ives
Stephanie Kristen
Jeremy Kern
Paul Lambros
Jason Limp
Karen Lee
Krystal LeVeque
Andrea Marciani
Robin Martin
Marsh McLennan Agency
Julia Meo
Sarah Meyer
Mortenson
Nelly Mubashi
Eileen Okada
Jon & Mary Okada
Path with Art
Plymouth Congregational Church
Coughlin Porter Lundeen
Karen Peterson
Deena Rataezyk
Amanda Reykdal
Esther Richmond
Audrey Riddle
Chuck Riley
Leslie Robertson
Dana Rogalski
Kayley Runstad Swan
Becky Rusnak
Lavina Sadhwani
Tamar Sarkistian
Cory Sbarbaro
Shawn Scott
John Siddall
Skyline
Ben Straughan
Satish and Kitty Thomas
Shoko Toyama
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Visit Seattle
Richard Waters
Max Wilson
Jane Zalutsky