ABOUT THE INVEST IN YOUTH BREAKFAST

Join us for a morning of inspiration, connection, and community at the YES Invest in Youth Breakfast. This heartwarming event brings together more than 800 community supporters, civic and business leaders, and mental health advocates who share a passion for helping young people and their families thrive.

By attending, you’ll help raise critical funds so children, youth, and families in our community can receive the mental health and substance use treatment they need, regardless of their ability to pay. Together, we aim to raise an ambitious $1 million to ensure that help is always within reach.

Now in its 35th year, the Invest in Youth Breakfast is Youth Eastside Services’ (YES) signature annual fundraiser, fueling life-changing programs and services for children, youth, and families across East King County.

This year’s event will feature heartfelt stories from young YES clients, updates on current youth mental health trends, and an inspirational conversation with Tim Gunn, host of Project Runway and a mental health advocate, moderated by longtime emcee Elisa Jaffe.

Together, we’ll celebrate hope and healing and build a brighter future for youth in our community.

Join us for a dynamic day of coworking, created specifically and exclusively for entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners in the beautiful city of Kirkland, right at City Hall. Hosted by the City of Kirkland, Startup425, Startup and Small Business Co-Working is designed to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and provide valuable resources to help you thrive in your entrepreneurial journey along with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners.

Join us for the entire day or pop in at the times that work best for you. Instead of working from your house, office, or local coffee shop, join us at City Hall for the day!

Open Office Hours with Entrepreneurs in Residence: Get ready to gain valuable insights and advice from seasoned entrepreneurs, accelerator directors, and venture partners, who have successfully navigated the challenges of building their own businesses and have been supporting entrepreneurs. Our EIRs are eager to share their knowledge, offer guidance, and help you tackle your most pressing business concerns. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations or advising and receive personalized feedback.

• Two complementary drinks
• Passed and stationed hors d'oeuvres
• Access to our silent auction
• An evening of live entertainment featuring Studio East Performers

• ​Two additional drink tickets
• Celebratory champagne toast with Studio East leadership
• Premium seating for the program
• An exclusive Studio East swag bag