FUSION Fund-Raising Activities

More than 70 percent of FUSION’s annual operating budget comes from volunteer efforts. A substantial amount of this is raised at an annual Summer Art Event on the lovely grounds of Dumas Bay Centre in Federal Way, Washington. This popular social venue attracts more than 800 attendees and is the cornerstone of community funding for fulfilling FUSION’s mission to provide housing and support services to families facing homelessness.

Featuring a new and ever more anciful theme each year, this gala, running since 1995, is held the first Wednesday of August. The Centre comes to life with decor, food, entertainment and fantastic works of art from local talent. Artists exhibit and sell their work, with a portion of proceeds donated to FUSION. Live and silent auctions feature a variety of goods, services, trips and experiences for bid.

The 2010 “Event” — Under the Tuscan Sun — features a Mediterranean theme exploring the home of some of the world’s most remarkable food and wine, as well as the birthplace of cultural and artistic icons such as Galileo, da Vinci, Michaelangelo and Dante.

Come join us for a spectacular evening of Italian inspired entertainment, Tuscan food from Metropolitan Market, exciting silent and live auction items, and fabulous creations from many well-known Northwest artists.