During the 2024-2025 school year, 913 public school students in Kitsap County experienced homelessness.

These numbers represent only those we can count. Many more youth struggle daily with

depression, anxiety, isolation, addiction, and trauma—often fighting to survive the day.

One Hope Gala sponsor, Matt Lewis from Pacific Lifestyle Homes shared, “Housing is something that’s obviously near and dear to our hearts, and there’s such a huge need. When you talk about children, there are even fewer choices.”

The Coffee Oasis is the only youth shelter in Kitsap County. And last year, you provided 2,897 bed nights of shelter and essential resources such as showers, laundry, food, and more for 1,588 youth.

“My life changed for the better since coming here because I was able to get housing. I got job experience. I got hygiene products, food, clothes. I made a bunch of friends. Even after I was able to find stable housing, I know I can still come here, because this is still my community and it does feel like family here.” - Amara, youth

The Coffee Oasis 13th Annual Hope Gala will ensure that the doors of The Coffee Oasis shelter remain open for youth in need—to offer safety, vital resources, and life-changing hope. This night of fundraising and hope will happen on Friday, September 11, 2026 at the Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to sponsor the Hope Gala and ensure that every dollar raised goes directly to providing shelter for youth experiencing homelessness in Kitsap County.