We were overwhelmed by the support for Galentine's Day 2024. Once again, our wonderful community came together to uplift local female business owners and raise money to help women in need in Clallam County.
But Galentine's Day is much more than a party. The fact is, that domestic violence is pervasive and life shattering. 1 in 3 women have experienced violence by an intimate partner, and 1 in 7 have been injured by an intimate partner (according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence). Every Day, United Way of Clallam County raises money to support nonprofit groups that provide critical services to people fleeing domestic violence in our community. This event is dedicated not only to raising these funds, but also awareness, and is a reminder that none of us is alone when it comes to this heartbreaking issue.
Did you come to Galentine's Day 2024? Take our survey below and tell us what you thought!
Your Support Matters!
You might not realize that when you attend a United Way of Clallam County event, you are helping us realize our mission to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. In addition to donations, ticket sales, sponsorships, silent auction purchases, and - in 2024 - bar sales at Galentine's Day all support our incredible nonprofit community partners.
Let's look at the numbers:
Total Raised = $22,870
Attendees Made an Impact
Tickets & Tables = $9,290
Silent Auction: $4,790
Bar Purchases: $3,097
Donations = $795
Businesses Made an Impact
13 Businesses Donated $12,020 in Financial Sponsorships
17 Businesses Donated $16,918 in Products and Services
Main Squeeze Sponsors
Cat's Meow Sponsors
Bee's Knees & Catering Sponsors
Fashion Show Sponsors
Sweet Treat Sponsors
Photo & Event Sponsors
Swag Bag Donors
Silent Auction Donors
Silent Auction Donors
See all the photos from Galentine's Day 2024 thanks to our incredible photographer,
Lexie J. Winter Photography.
See How Galentine's Day Has Grown
The first iteration of Galentine's Day took place in 2022 and, with certain COVID restrictions still in place, we kept the gathering to only 75 people. Last year, we booked the Elks Naval Lodge in Port Angeles and raised the number of tickets to 200. Because of the incredible demand, we issued an additional 25 tickets for people who wanted to attend despite not receiving a swag bag. In 2024, we decided to shoot for 250 and we STILL sold out!
Your feedback has helped us continue to improve Galentine's Day, making it better not only for our guests but for our sponsors, our local female entrepreneurs, and - most important - women in need in Clallam County.
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