Upcoming Events

Sweethearts Ball and Cakewalk
Saturday, February 13, 2010

Our 6th Annual Sweethearts Ball and Cakewalk was held on February 13th at the Harman Center. Everyone came to have a good time dressed in sparkles and elegance. The food, beer and wines were wonderful. The band was the best ever to dance to and the dance floor was filled at all times. We took brief rests from the dancing to walk the “cake walks”. Great prizes were donated by local businesses, our Board members and friends. Many of those who attended won and took home great gifts. It was a fun time for friends to get together to celebrate Valentines Day. We had a great time.   

See Photos from the 2010 Sweetheart's Ball

Celebrate Our Youth Breakfast

 May 26th, 2010
Convention Center
6:30 AM

Reserve your table now! More information to follow.  

2009 event raised      $34,500

On May 27, 2009 at our annual breakfast John Keister, Former host of the Seattle T V hit “Almost Live” provided laughter and merriment for us all to enjoy. Students who were the recipients of various programs and activities provided by the Yakima Schools Foundation this school year provided the entertainment. School bands played. Band students from our 5 middle schools, wearing their new uniforms, greeted our quests. Approximately 300 guests were in attendance at the Convention Center.    

See Celebrate Our Youth Scrapbook

Tour de Harvest
was held on September 20th, 2009

Thanks to the many contributions from our donors, sponsors and the purchase of many auction items by those who attended the 2009 Tour de Harvest was a wonderful success. The fourteenth anniversary event was held on Sunday, the 20th, of September, at Featherland Ranch, the home of Scott and Joy Wagner

We were able to raise a net amount of approximately $41,000 to support program needs in our schools. 

Tour de Harvest is a unique, casual, outdoor event that showcases our bountiful valley in the peak of harvest season. Guests spend an afternoon enjoying our delicious Northwest cuisine. Local wines and beers will be poured, live musical entertainment, silent and oral auctions. A local riding group will also be performing. The goal of this fundraiser: to raise money to enrich the educational experience for our students in Yakima Schools.
                       
The Yakima Schools Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) community based organization which works in cooperation with, but is independent from the Yakima School District. All proceeds will be used to further programs, provide materials and fund events not currently possible through the Yakima School District’s tax-based budget.

The 2009 Tour de Harvest raised $41,000.

See Tour de Harvest Scrapbook