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EaWA Holiday Giving Gala

Holiday fun and fundraising for Vanessa Behan!

Wednesday, December 9, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (PST)

Northern Quest Resort & Casino - Pend Oreille Pavillion

100 North Hayford Road
Airway Heights, WA 99001-9402
United States

* Registration open until 12/2/26 at 12:00 PM (PST)

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SAME GREAT EVENT, BRAND NEW LOCATION!!

It's time to come together and raise money for Vanessa Behan during a festive holiday celebration.

Please join us for a plated 3-course dinner with our industry friends. 

Entree choices include:

Grilled Chicken Breast topped with prosciutto, sage & Provolone
Braised Short Rib with red wine gravy
Chef's Vegetarian Entree with seasonal vegetables

All dinners served with freshly baked rolls, butter, salad, and Huckleberry cheesecake

We will be raising money and awareness for Vanessa Behan, our local community partner, networking with colleagues, and bidding on some great silent auction items. 

Plan ahead! We will be collecting monetary donations to Vanessa Behan, plus 100% of the silent auction proceeds will also be given to them. Our friends from Vanessa Behan will share the impact of your gift.

Drinks will be available for purchase at the no-host bar.

We are looking for great auction items for this event. If you are interested in donating a silent auction item, please reach out to Tricia Johnson - tricia@wmfha.org
Members are welcome to bring a significant other to this event. Please follow the instructions for registering them when purchasing their ticket. 
Who wants to make a NIGHT of it?

Book a hotel room with the discounted rate

The Northern Quest Resort & Casino is delighted to offer a discounted guest room rate for the Holiday Giving Gala for arrival on December 9th and departure on December 10th.  This rate will be honored based on guest room availability at the Resort.  Please note, we are not holding any guest rooms out of inventory.

           Classic Rooms:  $139.00 Single or Double Occupancy

          Booking Number: 33884

Guest room rates are subject to a $ 2.00-per-room-night Tourism Promotion Assessment (TPA) and a 9.1% lodging fee.  Room rates quoted are for single or double occupancy.  Additional persons in the room (up to 4) will be charged $10.00 per person per night.  All taxes and fees are subject to change based on prevailing rates.

Resort Reservations: Reservations can be made through the Resort’s Reservation Department, 1-877-871-6772.  Please request the “Holiday Giving Gala” rate, or use booking ID 33884 to receive it.  Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to arrival.

Photo Release:

Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) events may be photographed or video recorded. By participating in this event, you consent to your photograph/video recording being used for promotional purposes including but not limited to WMFHA promotional material, website, and social media.

Registration Options

Credits Price
EaWA Holiday Gala member registration
If registering a significant other/guest of a member, please put Guest of "Company name" in the company field. For example, Tricia Johnson in the name field and Guest of WMFHA in the company name. 

$5.00 from every ticket will be donated to Vanessa Behan. Just by attending, you're giving back! Registration Opens 10/7/26 at 8:30 AM PST
$85.00
EaWA Holiday Gala non-member registration
This ticket is for non-members of the association to attend. If you are a WMFHA member or guest of a member, please use the member ticket to register.

$5.00 from every ticket will be donated to Vanessa Behan. Just by attending, you're giving back! Registration Opens 10/7/26 at 8:30 AM PST
$115.00

Agenda

December 9
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Check-in, cocktails and silent auction shopping
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Dinner served
7:00 PM - 7:15 PM Auction closes We will close auction and announce winners
7:15 PM - 7:30 PM Heads or Tails Game
7:30 PM - 7:50 PM Year End Recognition Recognition of:
2026 EaWA Leadership
7:50 PM - 8:30 PM Vanessa Behan Presentation & Ask
8:30 PM Event Conclusion

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Event Sponsorships  - $750

Be one of the main sponsors of this evening of philanthropy

  • Includes 2 tickets to the event
  • 5 branded drink tickets to hand out at the event
  • Logo on event marketing
  • Logo on signage at the event
  • Attendee list post event

Champagne Welcome Sponsor - $400 

Be the sponsor of the glass of champagne offered to guests upon arrival.

  • Includes 1 ticket to the event
  • Logo on event marketing
  • logo on the collar on the champagne glass

Heads or Tails Game Sponsor - $350

Be the sponsor of the glass of champagne offered to guests upon arrival.

  • Includes 1 ticket to the event
  • Logo on one side of the game card
  • Shout out at event
  • Marketing on the event page

 ABOUT VANESSA BEHAN:

Vanessa Behan’s vision is to provide immediate refuge for children and support to strengthen families. This evolved from the tragic story of Vanessa Kay Behan, a Spokane girl who died from child abuse injuries at the age of two. Following her death, a group of local business people established the organization so that parents would have a safe place to bring their children in the face of crises.

Their primary services are:

  • 24-hour child care for infants and children under the age of seven
  • Parent education
  • Crisis counseling for parents
  • Referrals to other community agencies

Consider bringing an item off the Vanessa Behan needs list to donate: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2XPRZRSYICF09/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_3Nz9Bb0EW0CDR

For More Information:

Tricia Johnson
Tricia Johnson
Senior Director of Events & Marketing Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (425)988-2626
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