The Trees for Hope Gala was held at The Loft in Chehalis on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Trees sponsored by local nonprofits were auctioned off during the event to raise support for the organizations.
Participating nonprofits included Drew North, Visiting Nurses, the Veterans Memorial Museum, the Adaline Coffman Guild, Lewis County Special Olympics, Lewis County Accessible Recreation, Lewis County Parent to Parent, the Lewis County Autism Coalition and the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum.
“This event is all about spreading hope and raising funds for our local non-profits in the holiday spirit in our community,” organizers stated in a news release. “Let’s make a difference together!”