Key to Hope 2024 - Plymouth Housing

Pathway to Thriving

We did it! Thank you for another successful Key to Hope. On September 25, more than 1,100 members of our community gathered for Plymouth Housing’s signature luncheon. To everyone who contributed to Key to Hope, thank you for supporting Plymouth’s proven, evidence-based, and compassionate approach to ending homelessness. Together, we raised over $1.6 million!

Journalist Esmy Jimenez emphasized the critical need for supportive housing as a foundation for recovery, particularly for those with behavioral health challenges. Her moving and informative keynote address inspired us to invest in innovative solutions that help vulnerable members of our community heal and regain stability. Watch the recording of the keynote below:

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

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Each of us can help make a difference. It will take our combined efforts to ensure that everyone in our community has a home and can live with dignity.

Keynote Speaker

This year’s luncheon will featured a keynote presentation by Esmy Jimenez, senior reporter for The Boston Globe and co-producer of “Lost Patients,” a podcast from KUOW, The Seattle Times and NPR. Through her journalism, Jimenez unravels complex topics like immigration and mental health, revealing how historic inequities and policy failures continue to impact marginalized communities.

Jimenez’s work on “Lost Patients” holds particular relevance for Plymouth. Through six deeply reported episodes, the series examines the difficulties of treating severe mental illness. With testimonials from patients, families, and professionals on the front lines, “Lost Patients” presents a solutions-oriented look at how we can come together as a community to provide more effective behavioral health care. The podcast yields critical insights as Plymouth evolves our model of care to better support our residents.

Who does Plymouth serve?

Each Plymouth resident has a unique personal history, but they also have a lot in common: 96% have a disability, and 62% live with a mental health condition. 25% are 65 or older, 11% are veterans, and 47% are people of color. All 1,400 are people who previously experienced homelessness for many years—and they are bright, resilient members of our community.

When someone moves into a Plymouth apartment, they receive much more than a roof over their head. They gain access to personalized support from a housing case manager, on-site services like health care and counseling, and regular community activities. These resources create a stable and deeply supportive place where residents can heal and rebuild their lives after experiencing homelessness. Will you help us expand our reach, enhance our services, and ensure that everyone who walks through our doors finds a true home?

Plymouth Housing residents posing for a group photo

Supporters

Co-Chairs

Mark Barbieri, Washington Holdings

Michelle Galvin, Pagliacci

Committee

Laura Bachman, Bachman Consulting
Matthew Cazier, Harborview Medical Center
Deirdre Doyle, Windermere Real Estate
Rob Fuller, Community Volunteer
Stephanie Kristen, Windermere Real Estate
Robin Martin, Hello Robin
Julia Meo, Zillow
Deborah Ross, Real Retail
Searetha Simons, Community Volunteer
Dena Taylor, Community Volunteer
Sara Umeda, Salesforce
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.

Anonymous
Kristin and Dave Acker
Lyle Appleford, in memory of Betty Appleford
Mark and Heather Barbieri
David and Joanna Beitel
Biella Foundation
Sean and Gretchen Brennan
Brettler Family Foundation
Cynthia and Angus Cunningham
Andrew DeVore and Olivia Pi-Sunyer
Anne Gittinger
Matt Griffin and Evelyne Rozner
Jennifer Heinz Roberts and Christopher Roberts
Suzanne Hittman
Joseph and Kathleen Jenkins
Dan and Sandy Kraus
Gary Magnuson, in memory of Sharon Masse
Ben Maritz
Brian McAndrews and Elise Holschuh
Eleanor Moseley Pollnow and Charlie Pollnow
Nelly and Chilumba Mubashi
Peggy Newsom
Jon and Mary Okada
Orin Smith Family Foundation
Chuck and Jane Riley
Susan Shanbrom-Krabbe and Moe Krabbe
Ben and Sandra Straughan

John Teutsch and Mary Foster
Umpqua Bank Community Foundation
Maggie Walker

Table Captains

Key to Hope Table Captains make this event possible! Together, they will promote Plymouth Housing and bring 1,300 guests to Key to Hope.

Table Sponsors are listing in bold.

Marcia Almquist
Laura Bachman
Mark Barbieri
Bellwether Housing
Carmen Best
John Boesche
Sean Brennan
Diane Castanes
Matthew Cazier
Coughlin Porter Lundeen
Huynh Chhor
Delta Sigma Theta
Andrew DeVore
Lisa Downs
Olivia Doyle
Rob and Nancy Fuller
Michelle and Matt Galvin
Ronnie Henderson
Mary Ives
Tim Jones
Jeremy Kern
Stephanie Kristen
Paul Lambros
Karen Lee
Shari Leid
Ben Maritz
Robin Martin
Julia Meo
Sarah Meyer
Nelly Mubashi
Eileen Okada
Jon and Mary Okada
Path with Art
Karen Peterson
Plymouth Church
Promoters of Plymouth (PoP)
PoP Alumni
Chuck Riley
Deborah Ross
Becky Rusnak
Marriott
Monica Scott
Lainey Sickinger
John Siddall
Dennis Sills
Ben Straughan
Dena Taylor
Satish Thomas
Shoko Toyama
Sara Umeda

Max Wilson

Ways To Support Our Cause

JOIN US AT KEY TO HOPE

Registration is now closed. For any questions or changes to your registration, please contact Events Manager Sharon Balbin at sbalbin@plymouthhousing.org.

BECOME A KEY TO HOPE TABLE CAPTAIN

Table Captains go above and beyond by filling tables, inviting guests to give to Plymouth, and getting their networks involved. Registration is now closed.

SPONSOR KEY TO HOPE

If you’d like to sponsor Key to Hope, contact Gretchen Rhoden, director of development, at grhoden@plymouthhousing.org.

VOLUNTEER WITH PLYMOUTH

Learn more about individual, corporate, and community volunteer opportunities here.

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

You’ll receive reminder emails leading up to Key to Hope as well as other organizational updates. Sign up here.

You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Key to Hope Sponsors

This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous businesses, organizations, and individuals that support its production.

Presenting Sponsor

Title Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

SIGNATURE AIRLINE SPONSOR

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 sponsoring their table at $2,500 and encouraging all of their guests to give the suggested donation of $250, doubling 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 to attend?

To make Key to Hope as inclusive as possible, attendees are not required to pay 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 $250 at the event.

What does Plymouth Housing do?

Plymouth Housing is one of the largest providers of permanent supportive housing in King County. Since 1980, Plymouth has been ending homelessness one person at a time. We believe that housing is a human right, and the first step to a more stable life. Currently, the organization houses nearly 1,400 individuals at 17 apartment buildings throughout the county. Our PSH provides 365 days of housing, plus critical support services, for the cost equivalent of a couple weeks in a hospital or a few weeks in King County jail. And, more than 95% of PSH residents find stability and leave homelessness behind forever.

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 opportunities. You can also learn more about our work by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.