Page 6 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - December 2024

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FUNDRAISER

Foundation for a successful future

CTLF Brick by Brick
empowers community
by raising vital funds

The Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund
(CTLF) celebrated a remarkable
evening at the fourth Annual
Brick by Brick Fundraising Dinner
& Auction on Dec. 6 at Great Wolf
Lodge.
The event brought together
community members, sponsors
and supporters for a night of
generosity, connection and
impact. The evening was made
possible thanks to support from
the Chehalis Tribe and key
partners, including Lucky Eagle
Casino & Hotel, Great Wolf
Lodge, Puget Sound Energy, Elite
Mechanical and many more.
Their contributions exemplify the
power of collaboration in building Chehalis tribal members and loved ones show support for CTLF during its annual fundraiser dinner.
stronger communities.
Guests enjoyed an elegant
plated dinner, a silent and
live auction and unforgettable
entertainment while bidding
enthusiastically on items such
as handcrafted goods, vacation
packages and exclusive experiences.
Highlights included the Jeff
Evans Magic show, where young
Brooklyn Klatush stepped up to be
Magician’s Assistant, and the live
auction where handcrafted Native
artwork and Elite Mechanical’s
Mystery Prize spurred a lively
bidding competition.
In a heartfelt moment,
CTLF honored Chehalis Tribal Thanks to our supporters,
Elder and CTLF Board Vice CTLF continues to build financial
Chair Trudy Marcellay for her confidence, offering education,
unwavering commitment to the resources and opportunities for
organization and the community. individuals to achieve milestones
Trudy’s dedication and leadership such as purchasing a car, starting
continue to inspire and guide a business or owning a home.
CTLF’s work, embodying the spirit More than $650,000 in loans
of service and empowerment. have already been distributed in
This year’s dinner not only 2024, positively impacting more
raised vital funds but also than 180 individuals and 20 small
highlighted CTLF’s new Affordable business owners.
Homeownership Program, We extend our deepest gratitude
which aims to create pathways to to our event sponsors, auction
homeownership for Chehalis Tribal donors and attendees for making
members and rural community this year’s event an outstanding
members. The overwhelming success. Your contributions help
support from our sponsors, donors us lay the foundation for a brighter
and attendees reaffirms the future one brick at a time.
collective commitment to financial
education, fair lending and For more details or to get involved: visit ctlf-empowers.org
community growth.