Upcoming Events
GiveBIG with the Seattle Foundation
May 15th, 2013 - 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. - The Seattle Foundation's Website
The Seattle Foundation is hosting it's annual GiveBIG event this year on May 15th. For every dollar you donate through the foundation's website on May 15nd, EGH will receive it plus a portion of their match pool. In addition an anonymous donor from our Board of Directors who has pledged to match all gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $5000! Find out more about how the match pool works on The Seattle Foundation's GiveBig website. Don't forget to GiveBIG on May 15th!!
Past Events
2013
7th Annual Spring Benefit Dinner
April 28th, 2013 - 6:00 p.m. - Lake Union Cafe
Hear the success stories. Celebrate the women. Pledge your support. Join us for our seventh annual "Under the Yellow Umbrella" fundraising dinner at the beautiful Lake Union Cafe. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with hor d'oeuvres and wine followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Carol Bridges (coffeybridges@comcast.net or (206) 523-1959) by April 15th.
Map of Lake Union Cafe, 3119 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA
5th Annual Beatles Sing-A-Long
January 26th, 2013 - 7:30 p.m. - Egan Hall
Join us for a festive evening of singing and live music as we revisit the greatest hits of The Beatles! Year after year, new and old friends of EGH gather together to sing their hearts out as the band leads the show. Lyrics will be provided, and drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, so All you need is Love. Tickets ($15/adult, $10/senior, $5/kids 12 and under) will be available before the event from an EGH board member, or you are welcome to pay at the door. Egan Hall is located at 123 N 79th St. in Greenwood, and lot and street parking will be available.
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2012
Annual Women of Worth Party
December 15th, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.
The annual Women of Worth party, a holiday party for our clients, will be taking place on December 15th. We are looking for donations of hats, scarves, gloves, coats, and shoes as well as gift cards and toys for children. Please drop donations off at the day center or contact Michele at (206) 523-6031 or mmartin@elizabethgregoryhome.org.
Night Out for EGH at 50 North
November 8th, 2012 - 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. - 50 North
It's a night out for Elizabeth Gregory Home at the 50 North Restaurant! 50 North is open for dinner from 6p-10p, and the bar is open until 11p. In addition to 50 North contributing part of the nights proceeds to EGH, they will also donate $1 for every specialty drink purchased. 50 North is located across from University Village at 5001 25th Ave. NE.
Map of 50 North
GiveBIG with the Seattle Foundation
May 2nd, 2012 - Midnight to midnight - The Seattle Foundation's Website
The Seattle Foundation is hosting it's annual GiveBig event this year on May 2nd. For every dollar you donate through the foundation's website on May 2nd, EGH will receive a portion of their match pool. Find out more about how the match pool works on The Seattle Foundation's GiveBig website. Don't forget to GiveBIG on May 2nd!!
Annual Spring Dinner
May 6th, 2012 - 6:00 p.m. - Lake Union Cafe
Please save the date for our annual spring benefit dinner! This extraordinary evening includes wine and hors d'oeuvres followed by a gourmet dinner. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event for great prizes. Our guest speaker will be Jo Gustafson, Executave Director of the University Churches Emergency Fund in the University District. Hear the powerful, compelling stories shared by the women of EGH.
Map of the Lake Union Cafe
Valentine No-Show Ball
Beginning February 14th, 2012
We hope everyone who did not attend our Valentine's Ball and celebrated Valentine's Day by staying in and sending a donation to EGH!
Beatles Mania Sing-A-Long
January 28th, 2012 - 7:30 p.m. - Egan Hall, Greenwood
The Beatles Sing-A-Long was back for its 4th year! We hope all who attended the Beatles Sing-A-Long had a great time. EGH certainly benefited from all the support - thanks to all!
2011
Giving Tree
Month of December - Your workplace!
The Holiday Season brings presents and hopes for a new year for many of us. You and your colleagues at work can help bring that magic to women who are homeless and wishing for something special this holiday season. You can sponsor a Giving Tree in your workplace, decorated with ornaments that each hold a gift wish from one of the women in the EGH Day Center or residence... gift cards and small things, but precious to the woman who receives it. EGH will provide the tree and the wishes; please call Kanti Mani at (206) 729-0262 to request a Giving Tree.
Women of Worth Holiday Party
December 17th, 2011 - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. - University Lutheran Church
Come celebrate the women of Elizabeth Gregory Home as they move beyond homelessness. We invite the community to join us for refreshments, holiday arts and crafts as well as surprises. Families as well as single men and women are welcome. This is a no-cost event. The event will take place in the Fellowship Hall in the basement of University Lutheran Church, which is located at 1604 NE 50th St., 98105.
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Winter Drive
Month of December - EGH
It's getting to be that time of year again when it's cold outside and our thoughts turn to the women we serve who have to spend so much time out of doors. We at EGH invite you to help us keep our ladies warm by donating Winter hats, scarves and gloves to our women at EGH Day Center.
Halloween Trivia
October 31st, 2011 - EGH Residence
Did you know Jack O'Lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed our turnips to keep the ghosts away? Join the ladies of Elizabeth Gregory Home for a fun filled evening that is no TRICKS and all TREATS! We are located at 8803 15th Ave NE, 98115. We look forward to seeing you there on October 31st.
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Fifth Annual Benefit Dinner
May 15th, 2011 - 6:00 p.m. - Lake Union Cafe
Used Book Sale
July 22-23rd, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. - 7724 35th Ave NE in Wedgewood
2010
Beatles Mania Sing-A-Long
January 22nd, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. - University Lutheran Church
The Beatles Sing-A-Long came back for its 3rd year. Guests TWISTed and SHOUTed and sang to dozens of Beatles songs played by live musicians.
Casino Night
November 13th, 2010 - 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - University Christian Church
Friends of EGH gathered one night in November to play games, eat Moroccan food, bid on silent auction items, and listen to vintage jazz in Rick's Cafe. It was the Fourth Annual Casino Night Benefit.
Thanks to Rich Hinrichsen and all the wonderful committee members for organizing this event. Thanks to Michelle McCully for creating a web page for the event and helping with the silent auction. Thanks to David Chilton for procuring soft drinks, to Ruth Ann Rouse for cooking all that great food, to Kristin Piepho for running the silent auction, to Shannon Peart for designing the programs, to Emi Buckmaster for designing our invitation and save-the-date cards, to Leah Natale and friends for providing the wonderful 1940s music, to Sue Tong for decorations, to Joan and Merle Overland for procuring wine. Thanks to Frank Gregory for operating the projector. And thanks to all of our other wonderful volunteers. Thanks to our underwriters and generous donors.
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Women in Jazz Benefit Concert
September 18th, 2010 - 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Seattle Drum School L.A.B.
The charismatic duo of Kristin Korb (singer/bassist) and Pamela York (singer/pianist/composer) performed two sets of great jazz at the renowned Seattle Drum School L.A.B.
Used Book Sale
July 23-24th, 2010 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Hunter Tree Farm Lot
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Plant and Yard Art Sale
June 5th, 2010 - Lake City Presbyterian Church
This fundraiser was hosted by Lake City Presbyterian Church on June 5. This event gave us the opportunity to display EGH materials and sell Lois Moe's floral note cards. We are one of the benevolences of their church women and are very grateful for their ongoing donations of laundry soap, toiletry kits and monetary gifts.
Blue Lagoon Night Club Cruise
June 4th, 2010 - 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. - The Islander, Lake Union
This fundraiser was completely underwriten by several individual donors. The stormy Friday evening did not attract as many guests as we would have liked to have. But as always, the event was lot of fun. We rented the 72 feel multi-level yatch from Champagne cruises. We danced to the music by DJ Ronnie Paul and all proceeds from the door price ($20 each) went directly to benefit EGH.
University District Street Scramble
April 25th, 2010 - 9:30 a.m. - University District
Homeful Choral Concert
April 26th, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. - University Congregational United Church of Christ
The University of Washington Women's Choir and University Congregational United Church of Christ worked with Elizabeth Gregory Home present a beautiful concert that highlighted issues and themes related to moving from homeless to homeful. 100+ voices were raised in song to support women working to find home.
Fourth Annual EGH Benefit Dinner
May 2nd, 2010 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Lake Union Cafe
Beatles Mania Sing-A-Long
January 23rd, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. - University Lutheran Church
2009
Third Annual Casino Night
November 14, 2009 - 7:30 p.m. - University Christian Church
Play for a Purpose at Rick's Café Américain! Guests enjoyed a fun-filled evening of mock gambling, tasty hors d'oeuvurs and wine with a Casablanca theme.
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Costume Cruise Party
October 29, 2009 - 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. - The Islander
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EGH Walk to End Homelessness
October 3, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - Greenlake
The 2009 EGH Walk-a-Thon was sponsored by: The Seattle Storm, Starbucks (Greenlake), Super Jock & Jill (Greenlake), and Roadrunner Sports.
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Harvest Dinner
September 13, 2009 - 6:00 p.m. - Portage Bay Cafe, South Lake Union
Blue Lagoon Night Club Cruise
August 21, 2009 - 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. - The Islander, Lake Union
Seattle Storm Basketball Game
August 22, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. - Key Arena
EGH was highlighted as part of the Women of Inspiration Night at Key Arena.
Book Sale
July 24-25, 2009 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Hunter Farm's Lot
The EGH book sale proved to be a success for EGH as well as our Seattle neighbors. There was a selection of hundreds of books in a variety of genres -- something for everyone.
Thanks go out to the many who made this possible including Hunter Tree Farm for the use of the property; the numerous donors of books; the many volunteers who helped sort and categorize, load and unload books, set up and take down tables; and the wonderful community members who purchased books, asked for more information about Elizabeth Gregory Home, and made large and small additional donations.
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Third Annual Benefit Dinner
May 17, 2009 - 6:00 p.m. - Lake Union Cafe
The Third Annual Benefit Dinner included a gourmet dinner preceded by wine and hors d'oeuvre. Raffle tickets were sold at the event for great prizes, and guests heard from graduates of EGH.
Book Fair at Barnes & Noble
April 26, 2009 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Barnes & Noble, University Village
Visitors purchased books, music, or food and beverages in the cafe, and a percentage of the sale was donated by the store to EGH.
Beatles Mania Sing-A-Long
January 31, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. - University Lutheran Church
University Lutheran Church hosted a Beatles sing-a-long as a fundraiser for Elizabeth Gregory Home. For $5.00, the price of a ticket in 1964, guests sang the music of the most storied rock band ever!
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2008
Play for a Purpose: Help Elizabeth Gregory Home Keep a Full House
November 15, 2008 - 7:30 p.m. - University Christian Church
About 100 guests enjoyed evening of fun casino-like games, food, beverages, and a silent auction. All benefited the women of Elizabeth Gregory Home.
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Harvest Hustle for the Homeless
October 25, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. - Greenlake
An EGH sponsored Walk-a-thon occurred Saturday, October 25th, 2008. Participants gathered pledges from friends and family to walk around Greenlake.
Under the Yellow Umbrella: Women on Their Way
May 18, 2008 - Lake Union Cafe
Our second annual benefit dinner occured on May 18, 2008 at the Lake Union Cafe. Thank you to our generous donors!
2007
Dreams Come True Under the Yellow Umbrella
November 10, 2007 - 7:30 p.m. - University Christian Church
Elizabeth Gregory Home had its first "Fantasy Casino Night" in the basement of University Christian Church. We would like to thank all that contributed and volunteered.
Under the Yellow Umbrella: Women on Their Way
June 3, 2007 - Lake Union Cafe
Elizabeth Gregory Home's first fund raiser "Under the Yellow Umbrella: Women on Their Way" was a success! Thank you to all that attended, volunteered, participated, and supported the women of Elizabeth Gregory Home. A special thank you to our event sponsors, FedEx and University Housing. Also thank you to the following for donations and talents that helped make the event a success: Paul Allen, pianist; Kyla Lackie, photographer; Covington Cellars; Lake Union Cafe; La Vassar Florist; Pete's Wine Shop; and Rosario Resort and Spa.
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2006
"Women of Worth" Holiday Party
December 23, 2006 - University Lutheran Church
A free holiday party for single homeless women in our community. Join us for a morning of refreshments, arts & crafts, holiday movies, and surprises as we celebrate You: women of worth in our community.
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Elizabeth Gregory Home Community Open House
September 29, 2006 - Elizabeth Gregory Home
Our September 29 Open House was a success, with tours of the agency, good food and conversation, and inspiring words from board members and Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen. Thank you to all who attended and your continued support of Elizabeth Gregory Home.
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