Dear Friends and Supporters,

We’re excited to announce our annual “Hope Shines Bright” Holiday Breakfast, benefiting City Light Home for Women and Children! ✨

Last year, thanks to generous supporters like you, we hosted 65 attendees and raised over $19,000 to help women and children in need. This year, we’re aiming even higher and we would really like your help to make hope shine even brighter!

We are currently seeking donations of themed baskets (or items to include in baskets) for our Live and silent auction. Your contribution not only adds festive sparkle to the event but also helps raise critical funds that support the life-changing work City Light provides year-round.

Event Details:
📅 Date: December 18th, 2025
🕗 Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
📍 Location: Courtyard Marriott in Meridian  1789 S Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
🔗 Registration link: Coming soon!

Basket Guidelines:

• Description: Please include a short description of your basket and a list of the items included.

• Approximate Value: Most baskets have a minimum value of $50, although all contributions are welcome and appreciated!

• Deadline: Please have baskets, descriptions and approximate value confirmed by December 5th, 2025

• Delivery/Pickup: One of our committee members will arrange a time to pick it up

🎁 Basket Theme Ideas:

• Cozy Winter Nights – Blankets, cocoa, candles, mugs

• Morning Pick-Me-Up – Coffee, teas, pastries, breakfast treats

• Spa & Self-Care – Lotions, bath items, relaxation gifts

• Family Game Night – Board games, snacks, movie passes

• Holiday Cheer – Wine, décor, gourmet goodies

• Paws & Play – Dog treats, toys, leash, local event tickets

• Taste of Idaho – Huckleberry treats, local coffee, artisan items

• Date Night In – Restaurant gift card, wine, dessert

• Sweet Indulgence – Chocolates, cookies, cocoa

• Hope Shines Bright Signature Basket – Gold-and-white theme, candles, journal, cozy blanket

All donors will be recognized at the event and in our event materials.

If you would like to donate a basket or item, please reply to this email!

We would also like to thank you sponsors for this event!

NABIP-TV Diamond Sponsor - St. Luke's Health Plan!

Main event sponsor - Regence!

Location sponsor - Your Health Idaho!

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Coffee sponsor - Blue Cross of Idaho!

Thank you for helping us bring light, hope, and joy to women and children in our community this holiday season. Together, we can make Hope Shine Bright!