28th Annual Reaching Out Luncheon

Where

11100 Northeast 6th Street
Bellevue, Washington 98004

How

In Person only event

When

Date: Monday, Oct 16th 2023

Time:

12PM to 1PM

Event Program

Donate

Become a Pacesetter

Registration for this event is SOLD OUT. Thank you for your support!

Artist, actor, author, and activist, Common, joins us as our in-person guest speaker at Hopelink’s 28th Annual Reaching Out Luncheon!

The Annual Reaching Out Luncheon is Hopelink’s signature fundraising event, with a goal of raising $1 million to provide services to families and individuals in north and east King County, Washington. Held at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, the event offers an in-depth look at some of Hopelink’s nine programs that support our neighbors experiencing poverty, as well as offering the opportunity to partner with Hopelink in this work. This year, we’ll explore how Hopelink has evolved with the changing needs of our community and what it means to be a good neighbor. Former guest speakers include Dr. Jill Biden, Queen Latifah, Soledad O’Brien, Tracee Ellis Ross, and others.

For questions, please contact RSVP@hopelink.org or call 425.897.3703.

Special Guest Speaker

Hip hop artist and actor Common is one Tony Award away from becoming an EGOT—Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony—winner. And that’s not counting his Golden Globe or any of the other numerous awards he’s won. Throughout his career he has used his art as a platform to change people’s perspectives, promote more diverse narratives, and encourage people to movement. At the podium, Common motivates audiences to nurture the dreams of the young, overcome adversity, and address the persistent hope that lives within us all. Compassionate, mindful, and driven to inspire, Common reminds audiences that we all have a voice—and we must speak out.

Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy and Grammy Award- winning artist, actor, and activist, Common continues to break down barriers with a multitude of critically acclaimed, diverse roles, and continued success at the box office.

FAQs

The Annual Reaching Out Luncheon is Hopelink’s signature event, with a goal of raising $1 million to provide services to families and individuals in north and east King County, Washington.

Registration will open in July. Once registration begins, you can register online, email RSVP@hopelink.org or call 425.897.3703.

Registration will officially close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 29, or when the event reaches capacity. If seats are still available on the day of the luncheon, they will be assigned through walk-up registration on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free! The Reaching Out Luncheon is a fundraiser for Hopelink services, however, it’s not a ticketed event, nor is there a cost to attend. During the program, you’ll be asked to make a gift by filling out a giving card at your table. Guests may write checks, provide credit card information, or simply scan QR codes at the event that’ll direct to a link to pay. The suggested minimum donation is $200, and your contribution can be pledged over time.

Meydenbauer Center is an ADA-compliant venue. Elevators and escalators are located on the north and south sides of the building. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the parking garage and entrances to guide you as you arrive. The event will take place on the ground floor. Bathrooms are located at the north end of the lobby. All gender restrooms will be available. Name and pronoun tags will be provided.

As our guests arrive, the volume in the lobby and ballroom will get louder. Music will play at mid-volume before and after the program. During the program, lights will slightly dim, and videos play on large screens in between speakers. On-screen videos will include closed captioning. An ASL interpreter will be visible throughout the event. This event will be in English.

Hopelink welcomes all to Reaching Out Luncheon. For questions about accessibility or accommodations, call 425.897.3703, or email RSVP@hopelink.org.

Hopelink’s Table Captains partner with us by hosting a table and inviting guests from their professional or personal networks to join us for a day of inspiration and hope – with the goal of raising awareness and support of the organization during the Luncheon.

Table Captain registration will open on Monday, June 12. If you are interested in becoming a Table Captain, please email RSVP@hopelink.org to ensure you are on the mailing list to receive registration information the day it opens.

Hopelink Pacesetters help “set the pace” for the Reaching Out Luncheon. As a Pacesetter, your leadership will not only motivate other luncheon attendees to give generously as well but will provide critical support for our ongoing work to ensure our clients’ needs are met with success.

We’ll have more information about how to become a Pacesetter soon. Please check back for details!

We highly encourage guests to carpool or arrive early to ensure parking nearby. The Meydenbauer lot below the main ballroom will be free and reserved for luncheon attendees, but is usually filled by 11:15 a.m. You may also park in non-validated overflow lots in the surrounding area.

We can accommodate most dietary concerns. Please let us know prior to the event. Call 425.897.3703, or email RSVP@hopelink.org.

Thank you for letting us know! Please email RSVP@Hopelink.org by Saturday, October 7 so that we are able to cancel your lunch order. (Cancellations after this date can still be processed, but we will not be able to change our catering order after October 7).

Yes, thank you! If you cannot attend and would still like to support Hopelink, you can donate online at:

www.hopelink.org/donate
Or you can mail your donation to:
Hopelink
Attn: Development
P.O. Box 3577
Redmond, WA 98073

IMPORTANT: Be sure to note “Luncheon” on your check or in the comments section of the online form.