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About the breakfast

The Club at Golden Valley
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – 7:30 to 9 a.m.


This event supports community-based mental health care for children that is essential to ensure today’s youth are healing for a stronger future.

Dawn of Hope is our hope-fueled breakfast fundraiser hosted to connect you to the promise and innovative mission of Washburn Center for Children.

Your sponsorship in Dawn of Hope is an investment in your community, children, families and the future of the Twin Cities and beyond.

To get involved or find more information regarding sponsorships and matching gifts, contact development@washburn.org

Your impact

We are eager to host friends, prospects, donors, businesses, community leaders and partners to move and inspire investment in the future of this generation. Community-based work calls us together to share inspiring work and healing experienced by the children and families we support.

Your experience at Dawn of Hope will reveal:

– hope that flows through our programs
– resilience and confidence of our clients
– intrepid leadership and staff who make this mission thrive
– community impact through our supporters and partnerships.

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What is Washburn Center for Children?

Washburn Center for Children delivers transformative mental health care to children and families in the greater Twin Cities. We have a diverse continuum of care and treat children from ages 0-18. There are no barriers for those who receive our care. We meet clients where they are: at home, in school, on playgrounds and in clinic. Our therapists support over 4,200 clients every year through our early childhood, intensive in-home and crisis programs, school-based and outpatient therapeutic programs. Our Case Management program connects families with the resources needed to support their lives. Learn more at washburn.org

Why does childrens’ mental health matter to our community?

We know mental health intervention is life changing. Left untreated, our children’s mental health today will have lasting and costly effects in higher education, workplaces, the economy, the justice system and society. When families are connected to quality mental health care through Washburn Center, the results are transformational.

What is Dawn of Hope?

Dawn of Hope is our annual breakfast fundraiser hosted to connect you to the promise and innovative mission of Washburn Center for Children. Community-based work calls us together to share inspiring work and healing experienced by the kids and families we support. Your experience at Dawn of Hope will reveal:
– hope that flows through our programs
– resilience and confidence of our clients
– intrepid leadership and staff who make this mission thrive
– community impact through our supporters and partnerships.

When and where does Dawn of Hope take place?

The event will be Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The Club at Golden Valley, 7001 Golden Valley Rd. On-site parking is free and accessible.

Who can sponsor a table at Dawn of Hope?

We offer both corporate table sponsorships and individual table sponsorships. So, whether your company wants to sponsor Dawn of Hope and have your logo displayed in our marketing materials, or you want to sponsor a table as an individual, you’ll be able to find a level that works for you. Sponsorship opportunities can be found at washburn.org/DawnSponsor

Both corporate and individually sponsored tables come with ten seats for you fill. Our team will follow up with you to receive your table guest RSVP’s.

Are there other ways I can support the event?

1. Sponsor Washburn Center clinical staff to attend. $100 covers one clinician. You can donate at washburn.org/DawnDonate

2. Provide a match. A matching donation is a great way to boost fundraising efforts. If you are interested in providing a matching donation at Dawn of Hope, contact keesha.sedgwick@washburn.org

How do I sign up and reserve my table?

Contact keesha.sedgwick@washburn.org to sign up as a sponsor and reserve your table

What if I sign up to sponsor a table but cannot find enough guests to fill it?

No problem! Contact keesha.sedgwick@washburn.org as soon as you are able if you would like help filling the seats at your table.

My company may be interested in sponsoring the event or matching my donation. How does that work?

For all information regarding sponsorships and matching gifts, contact Keesha Sedgwick, Associate Director of Individual Giving and Special Events, at keesha.sedgwick@washburn.org