Secret Garden Gala: Where Dreams Take Root & Careers Flourish
Join us for FuturesNW’s Secret Garden Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating possibility, connection, and the power of community investment in students’ futures.
Guests will enjoy live music, delicious food, inspiring stories, and a closer look at the work being done to increase access to postsecondary education and career pathways. Additionally, attendees will hear from education partners, students, and community leaders who are helping strengthen systems of support.
event details
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Address: Whatcom County
355 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Attire: Encouraged as a mix of formal and garden-party attire.
sponsorship information
Invest in Our Future Workforce
FuturesNW helps local students access financial aid, career pathways, and postsecondary training so they can become the skilled workforce our community needs. In 2025 alone, we helped 859 students and families secure nearly $12.9 million in financial aid.
By sponsoring the Secret Garden Gala, you are investing in local students, strengthening our community, and supporting the next generation of workers, leaders, and innovators.
““After your meeting together, he came to my desk: beaming, talking about school and scholarships, excited for the next time you will talk!! Suddenly, this beautiful world is his oyster, and he sees himself in it!! YOU are amazing. YOUR work is so important....you are changing lives. Thank you, thank you for giving hope, help, and true heart.”
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