CTYL Memorial Day Camping Trip 2008!
REDMOND, WA -- Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 CTYL announces the 10th annual Memorial Day Weekend Camping trip. This year will improve uopn the last 9 years with new events, prizes and a CTYL sponsored group dinner. All CTYL Members may attend at no charge and will receive a special t-shirt for the event. Guests of members may attend for a fee. RSVP SOON because this year we are limited to 40 people maximum.
CTYL Shoppers pick up thousands of dollars in gifts!
REDMOND, WA -- Thursday, December 6th, 2007 CTYL volunteers met at the Redmond, WA Fred Meyer for the 3rd annual Holiday Shopping event. During the next 3 hours, volunteers found hundreds of items to be donated to PSKS and Cocoon House as part of CTYL's Holiday Shopping program. Some of the gifts were wrapped as per guidelines from each organization and will be delivered next week. In total over $5000 worth of gifts will be delivered to more than 50 teens and families in the Greater Seattle/Everett area.
CTYL Holiday Fundraiser and Auction rescheduled due to Snow
REDMOND, WA -- Due to the sudden onslaught of Snow on Saturday December 1st, CTYL directors made the decision to postpone the Holiday Formal Fundraiser. The directors felt that the roads were unsafe and not only would many people not be venturing out, but those who did were risking accidents or the inability to get home safely. We have rescheduled the event for January 19th, 2008 and all tickets purchased will be honored at the new date. We look forward to seeing you all there!
CTYL Accepts Generous Donation from Wal-Mart !
REDMOND, WA -- Today CTYL President Richard Anderson and Secretary Adrienne LaFlamm met with the Wal-Mart Lynnwood store management and employees to accept a donation check from the Wal-Mart good-works program. The $500 check will go towards the Holiday Shopping program and help us further our goals of helping disadvantaged kids in need. The donation is further proof that CTYL is doing good in the community.
Third Annual CTYL Holiday Shopping To Help Over 50 In Need With Gifts Worth Over $5,000!
REDMOND, WA -- CTYL's Third Annual Holiday Shopping event, to be held in the evening of December 6, 2007, will be bigger than ever this year, with an anticipated 100 kids, teens, and their parents benefiting from over $5,000 in gifts. In years past, the Holiday Shopping Program has proven to be a huge success, and has only grown each year. In 2005, CTYL worked with Cocoon House in Everett to help over 30 teens living in their long-term shelter program, donating gifts worth over $2,000. The following year, in 2006, CTYL again teamed up with Cocoon House, this time providing gifts totaling over $3,000 for the more than 40 teens living in their long-term and temporary shelters over the holidays. This year will show not only an increase in the number of kids and teens participating, but also an expanded scope to reach out to additional local shelters. Retail partner opportunities are still open, and shelter partners have yet to be selected. Interested retailers should contact colm@ctyl.org for more information, while shelters interested in participating in this year's program can find more information and application criteria (including the September 30th application due date) on our Benefits Information page.
CTYL Thanks All Of Our Labor Day Picnic Attendees
REDMOND, WA -- Thank you to all who made it to the CTYL Picnic at Lake Sammamish State park this Saturday. There were a lot of great people and tons of great food thanks to our Sponsor Rob Nichols and EMC Corp. Even the weather held out for us.
CTYL Holiday Formal Fundraiser December 1, 2007
REDMOND, WA -- CTYL will host its First Annual CTYL Holiday Formal Fundraiser on December 1, 2007. Proceeds from the Formal will go towards CTYL's 2007 Holiday Shopping program, providing holiday gifts for local children and families in need. Tickets go on sale November 1, 2007, and will be exclusively available via the website. Discounts for CTYL members. To be sure you receive your invitation, or for more information, contact devon@ctyl.org.
Labor Day Picnic Coming Up September 15, 2007
REDMOND, WA -- Thank you to all of our supporters for all of your help over the past year! To show our thanks, CTYL will be hosting a Labor Day Picnic from 1-5PM on September 15, 2007 at Lake Sammamish State Park. We'll provide the burgers, frisbees, and footballs - you provide the company. Friends and family are all invited. $10 suggested donation. Contact jason@ctyl.org for more information.
CTYL Welcomes Colm Gent and Molly Johnston to the Board of Directors
REDMOND, WA -- Long-time CTYL supporters Colm Gent and Molly Johnston have joined the CTYL Board of Directors. Mr. Gent first experienced CTYL in 2005 as a participant in the Seventh Annual Memorial Day Camping Trip at Lake Wenatchee State Park, and brings an extensive sales background to the organization. Ms. Johnston, who first participated in the 2004 Memorial Day Camping Trip at Lake Wenatchee State Park, was elected for her creativity and prior nonprofit experience. Mr. Gent's and Ms. Johnston's election to the Board increases the total number of Directors to five, supplementing the existing leadership of Richard Anderson, Jason Carter, and Devon Thurtle.
CTYL Ninth Annual Memorial Day Camping Trip Raises $2,000 To Help Kids!
WINTHROP, WA -- The CTYL Ninth Annual Memorial Day Camping Trip, which was held May 24 - 28 at Washington’s Lake Pearrygin State Park, raised nearly $2,000 for children in need. Thirty-nine campers attended the event. Attractions were plentiful, leaving campers in awe of the region’s natural beauty and wildlife. A number of supporters took hikes to local waterfalls and other natural sights, while others found their adventure in the town of Winthrop or at the annual Memorial Day Rodeo. In addition, this year's campers witnessed the return of the CTYL one-handed wiffle ball tournament. Plans are already underway for the 2008 Camping fundraiser. View Photos.
2007 and 2006 Camping Gear Available for Purchase
REDMOND, WA -- Missed out on camping gear this year or last? It's not too late! You can still get limited edition camping gear online here.
Send Us Your 2007 Camping Photos
REDMOND, WA -- Keeping our CTYL Photo Albums up to date is a big job, but someone has to do it. But we can't do it without you! Send us your photos of the 2007 Memorial Day Camping Trip to be included in our online photo album. For information regarding where and how to send your photos, email richard@ctyl.org.