Skoolie FoundationHaunted Hustle 5K & 10K
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 9 am – 12 pm
Where Puyallup1710 12th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371
A costume-themed, family-friendly 5K and 10K. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
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Coming up
Special events, fundraisers and community days.
No special events are scheduled right now. The weekly volunteer days below happen every week.
Community night at Dessie F. Evans Elementary
Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 5–6:30 pm
Where Dessie F. Evans Elementary, Puyallup7911 144th St E, Puyallup, WA 98375
The Skoolie Foundation is hosting a table. Stop by and say hello.
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Give Local South Puget Sound
Mon, Nov 9 – Fri, Nov 20, 2026
Where Online at spsgives.org
The South Sound's community giving days, and the Skoolie Foundation is taking part. Our goal is $20,000. Every $25 gives a neighbor a hot shower, and $2 packs a Bag of Hope. Early giving opens November 2.
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Celebrate Veterans 5K
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 9:30–10:30 am
Where Pipeline Trail, Tacoma84th St E and Pipeline Rd, Tacoma, WA
An All Things Fun Sports run and walk honoring veterans. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
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Tumwater Walmart grand opening
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 9–10 am
Where Walmart Supercenter, Tumwater5900 Littlerock Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512
Find the Skoolie Foundation at the store's grand opening.
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Saturn Holiday Trade Show
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 4–8 pm
Where Puyallup13410 Meridian E, Puyallup, WA 98373
A holiday trade show. Stop by the Skoolie Foundation's table.
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Gobble Gobble 5K & 10K
Thursday, November 26, 2026 · 8:30–9:30 am
Where Pierce College Puyallup1601 39th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374
A Thanksgiving morning race with All Things Fun Sports. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
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Oly Turkey Day 4 Miler
Thursday, November 26, 2026 · 8:30–9:30 am
Where Heritage Park, Olympia285 7th Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98501
A Thanksgiving morning run and walk with All Things Fun Sports. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
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Holiday Grinch 5K
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where Firemind Brewing, Puyallup211 W Stewart Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371
A holiday 5K with All Things Fun Sports. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
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Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater 5K
Thursday, December 24, 2026 · 9–10 am
Where Bradley Lake Park, Puyallup531 31st Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374
The holiday run and walk with a kids' elf dash, with All Things Fun Sports. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
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New Year's Day 5K
Friday, January 1, 2027 · 10–11 am
Where Roegner Park, Auburn601 Oravetz Rd SE, Auburn, WA 98092
Start the year with All Things Fun Sports. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
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Community Breakfast
Wednesday, February 3, 2027 · Time to be announced
Where Venue to be announced
A welcoming gathering for community leaders, businesses, nonprofits and neighbors to learn about Foundation programs and ways to work together. Sponsorships are available: contact Brandon Simmons at brandon@skooliefoundation.com.
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Cornhole for a Cause
Saturday, May 1, 2027 · Time to be announced
Where Venue to be announced
A family-friendly cornhole tournament with team competition, food and drink vendors, live entertainment and local businesses. Register a team, join as a vendor, volunteer or just come. Sponsorships are available: contact Brandon Simmons at brandon@skooliefoundation.com.
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Home Runs for Hope with the Tacoma Rainiers
Saturday, August 14, 2027 · Time to be announced
Where Cheney Stadium, Tacoma2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405
A day at the ballpark with the Tacoma Rainiers, recognizing our partners and giving neighbors and program participants a day at the game. Sponsorships are available: contact Brandon Simmons at brandon@skooliefoundation.com.
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Voices of the Pacific Gala
Saturday, October 16, 2027 · Time to be announced
Where Venue to be announced
The Skoolie Foundation's annual gala. Program to be announced. Sponsorships are available: contact Brandon Simmons at brandon@skooliefoundation.com.
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Every week
Volunteer days that run every week. Sign up for a shift, or just come by.
Every Wednesday, 6–7 pm
Bags of Hope packing night
Where Skoolie Foundation, Pierce County campus5520 112th St E, Puyallup, WA 98373
Volunteers pack 200 Bags of Hope every Wednesday: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, water, a snack and a treat, handed out to neighbors in need that week. No experience needed.
Next Wed, Nov 4 · Wed, Nov 11 · Wed, Nov 18 · Wed, Nov 25
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Every Thursday, 9 am – 1 pm
Hygiene Haven shower day
Where Union Gospel Mission parking lot, Olympia413 Franklin St NE, Olympia, WA 98501
Hot showers on our Hope Shower Trailer, plus hygiene kits, lunches and free haircuts for neighbors who need them. Volunteers welcome guests, hand out kits and lunches, and help run the trailer. Barbers are especially welcome: we have the chairs and the tools.
Next Thu, Nov 5 · Thu, Nov 12 · Thu, Nov 19 · Thu, Nov 26
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More shifts, like sorting at the thrift store and helping build our buses, are on the volunteer sign-up site.
Past events (17)
- Oct 16, 2027Voices of the Pacific GalaVenue to be announcedThe Skoolie Foundation's annual gala. Program to be announced. Sponsorships are available: contact Brandon Simmons at brandon@skooliefoundation.com.
- Aug 14, 2027Home Runs for Hope with the Tacoma RainiersCheney Stadium, TacomaA day at the ballpark with the Tacoma Rainiers, recognizing our partners and giving neighbors and program participants a day at the game. Sponsorships are available: contact Brandon Simmons at brandon@skooliefoundation.com.
- May 1, 2027Cornhole for a CauseVenue to be announcedA family-friendly cornhole tournament with team competition, food and drink vendors, live entertainment and local businesses. Register a team, join as a vendor, volunteer or just come. Sponsorships are available: contact Brandon Simmons at brandon@skooliefoundation.com.
- Feb 3, 2027Community BreakfastVenue to be announcedA welcoming gathering for community leaders, businesses, nonprofits and neighbors to learn about Foundation programs and ways to work together. Sponsorships are available: contact Brandon Simmons at brandon@skooliefoundation.com.
- Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day 5KRoegner Park, AuburnStart the year with All Things Fun Sports. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
- Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater 5KBradley Lake Park, PuyallupThe holiday run and walk with a kids' elf dash, with All Things Fun Sports. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
- Dec 6, 2026Holiday Grinch 5KFiremind Brewing, PuyallupA holiday 5K with All Things Fun Sports. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
- Nov 26, 2026Gobble Gobble 5K & 10KPierce College PuyallupA Thanksgiving morning race with All Things Fun Sports. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
- Nov 26, 2026Oly Turkey Day 4 MilerHeritage Park, OlympiaA Thanksgiving morning run and walk with All Things Fun Sports. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
- Nov 9 – 20, 2026Give Local South Puget SoundOnline at spsgives.orgThe South Sound's community giving days, and the Skoolie Foundation is taking part. Our goal is $20,000. Every $25 gives a neighbor a hot shower, and $2 packs a Bag of Hope. Early giving opens November 2.
- Nov 19, 2026Saturn Holiday Trade ShowPuyallupA holiday trade show. Stop by the Skoolie Foundation's table.
- Nov 18, 2026Tumwater Walmart grand openingWalmart Supercenter, TumwaterFind the Skoolie Foundation at the store's grand opening.
- Nov 15, 2026Celebrate Veterans 5KPipeline Trail, TacomaAn All Things Fun Sports run and walk honoring veterans. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
- Nov 5, 2026Community night at Dessie F. Evans ElementaryDessie F. Evans Elementary, PuyallupThe Skoolie Foundation is hosting a table. Stop by and say hello.
- Oct 31, 2026Haunted Hustle 5K & 10KPuyallupA costume-themed, family-friendly 5K and 10K. The Skoolie Foundation will be there.
- Jun 12, 2026Windermere Professional Partners Golf TournamentEagle's Pride Golf Course, DuPontThe Windermere Foundation's 4th annual Professional Partners golf tournament, with all proceeds going to the Skoolie Foundation.
- Apr 21, 2026Women's Empowerment NightOlympia Skoolie ThriftHosted by the Women's Empowerment Center: food and drinks, a panel of women answering real business questions, and time to meet other entrepreneurs.
- Apr 3 – 5, 2026Skoolie Thrift Pierce County soft reopening weekendSkoolie Thrift, Pierce County campusOpening weekend at the new Pierce County campus (Friday and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm): tours of the volunteer sorting center, free popcorn and hot dogs.
- Jan 15, 2026Presentation at Panorama, LaceyPanorama, Quinault Auditorium, LaceyFounder Brandon Simmons was the guest speaker for the Panorama Homelessness Working Group, on the Foundation's work in Pierce County and its new Olympia campus.
- Dec 24, 2025Car giveaway at the Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater 5KBradley Lake Park, PuyallupThe Skoolie Foundation joined All Things Fun Sports at the 7th annual Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater 5K, with a free car for a family in need.
- Dec 21, 2025Santa's Day Block Party, South Tacoma WaySouth Tacoma Way, TacomaA holiday street festival on South Tacoma Way, with free on-site services for families in need.
- Dec 13, 2025Better Together Holiday EventDessie F. Evans Elementary, PuyallupA holiday event for Puyallup School District families. The Foundation brought extra resources for students and their families.
- Wednesdays, Oct 1 – Dec 10, 2025On Campus Resource Event (drive-thru)Skoolie Thrift, TacomaFree groceries and other resources while supplies lasted, run as a drive-thru.
- Dec 7, 2025All Things Fun Sports Holiday Grinch 5KPuyallupThe Skoolie Foundation was there.
- Dec 6, 2025Puyallup Lighted Santa ParadeDowntown PuyallupThe Skoolie Foundation joined its Windermere partners at the parade.
- Nov 28, 2025JCPenney Work for HopeJCPenney, Tacoma Mall
- Nov 27, 2025Oly Turkey Day 4 Miler: Fill the Bus with SocksHeritage Park, OlympiaRunners brought new socks for adults and school-age kids, handed out through the Skoolie Foundation.
- Nov 24 – 26, 2025Thanksgiving Blessing BoxesSkoolie Foundation, TacomaThanksgiving Blessing Boxes for families who registered, packed by volunteers from donated food. The goal was 100 families.
- Nov 8, 2025Auburn Veterans Day ParadeMain Street, AuburnThe Skoolie Foundation was there.
- Nov 7, 20255K: Fill the Bus with Socks
- Nov 7, 2025Hungry for Hope Charity GalaFoss Waterway Seaport, TacomaA masquerade evening raising support for showers, dignity and hope in our community.
- Oct 17, 2025Holy Rain FestUniversity PlaceA night of Christian hip-hop. The Skoolie Foundation was there.