Category Archive • Fundraising

A Year-End Message from Executive Director Amy

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I want to start by saying thank you. If there is one thing I’ve learned in 2020, it’s how important community is. The community that I miss – that we all miss – inside the Commons space. The community who filled our farmers market all summer. The community who gathers every week in our virtual ...

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A Message from Market Manager Trinitee

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What a summer it’s been! I don’t need to tell you that 2020 has been a year like no other, with countless unexpected challenges to overcome. But I would love to share with you some of the great things I’ve seen and learned since I joined the Third Place Commons team this summer as the ...

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TPC Awesome Auction-a-thon starts Aug 3 (through Sept)

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Back in March when we made the painful decision to cancel our annual fundraiser because of the local outbreak, we were heartbroken – not least because we had so many fabulous items lined up for our live auction. Sadly, it just wasn’t safe to hold an in-person event and with everything going on, it wasn’t ...

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Please GiveBIG TODAY – Your Support Means More Than Ever Now!

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We want to get straight to the point because the need is real. We’re writing to ask for your support for Third Place Commons, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, and the Market Bucks food assistance program. Will you make a GiveBIG gift today? This week GiveBIG is partnering with #GivingTuesday to bring us a big 48-hour ...

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Covid-19 Update: Temporary Closure of Third Place Commons

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In response to Governor Inslee’s most recent mandates related to COVID-19, here are the latest changes at Third Place Commons: The Commons space is now closed until further notice – Although Third Place Commons operates as a nonprofit organization, separate from our neighboring restaurants, stores, and the Town Center mall, we are naturally an interdependent community. ...

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Response to Coronavirus & COVID-19

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To Our Beloved Commons Community, In response to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19 in King County and beyond, we want to share with you an update about how Third Place Commons is responding and what you can expect in the weeks to come. Annual Fundraising Breakfast & 20th Anniversary Celebration This week, we made the ...

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This Just In! Last Minute Additions (& LAST CHANCE at Tickets)

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This just in! New additions to our upcoming auction include this cheerful field o’ flowers, a 24″ x 24″ painting (acrylic on canvas) by Meenakshi Sinha. Is it just us, or do these beauties make you think of the LFP Farmers Market, too? Also just added, a **Scenic Seattle Flightseeing Tour** for two from KENMORE AIR! So ...

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An Auction Sneak Preview & Your LAST CHANCE at Breakfast Tickets

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Third Place Commons is going strong as it gets ready to celebrate a very big birthday next week! Yes, the Third Place Commons Annual Fundraising Breakfast, is just over a week away on Thursday, March 5th. And that means this is your last chance to get your tickets to this always fun and popular community ...

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Get Your Tickets Today for our 20th Anniversary Breakfast!

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Third Place Commons is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a community supported nonprofit organization with an extra special party at this year’s annual community breakfast. Get your tickets today for our very special birthday party!  The big event, which is entitled “20 in 2020: Twenty Years of Your Community in Your Space,” will take place on ...

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