2026 WHALE Non-Event Event
No Event. No Overhead. Just Impact.
October 1–31, 2026
This October, we’re doing fundraising a little differently.
There is no ballroom to book.
No dinner to attend.
No ticket to buy.
No babysitter to find.
No evening to squeeze into an already-full calendar.
Instead, WHALE’s 2026 Non-Event Event is an invitation to invest directly in children and families.
Our goal is to raise $75,000 by October 31 to help WHALE continue providing inclusive childcare, respite, and opportunities for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and medical complexities—and greater stability for the families who love them.
More Care for Children. More Stability for Families.
Since opening in July 2024, WHALE has provided more than 100,000 hours of care to over 150 children.
Those hours mean far more than time spent at WHALE.
For children, they mean opportunities to play, learn, communicate, build relationships, grow in independence, and belong.
For families who have struggled to find consistent care, they can mean greater stability and more freedom to manage work, appointments, other children’s needs, everyday responsibilities, and rest.
That is what your gift supports.
Make Your October Gift
Every gift—large or small—moves us closer to our $75,000 goal and helps ensure that children and families in our community have access to the care and support they need.
No ticket required. No dress code. No silent auction.
Just an opportunity to make a difference.
Want to See Your Impact in Person?
Instead of asking you to attend a fundraising event, we would love to invite you to visit WHALE.
Come see our programs, meet our team, learn more about the children and families we serve, and see firsthand what community support makes possible.
Whether you are an individual donor, business owner, community partner, foundation, or simply someone who wants to learn more about WHALE, we would love to welcome you for a tour.
Contact us to schedule your October visit by emailing us at info@whalerespite.org
There Are Many Ways to Be Part of It
You can participate in the Non-Event Event by making a gift, sharing WHALE’s campaign with friends or colleagues, inviting your workplace to participate, introducing WHALE to someone who should know our mission, or coming to see WHALE for yourself.
You don’t have to attend an event to be part of something meaningful.
Help us reach $75,000 by October 31.
DONATE TO WHALE’S 2026 NON-EVENT EVENT
No Event. No Overhead. Just Impact.
At WHALE, we build inclusive communities where families who have children with delays/disabilities THRIVE through equal opportunities to live, learn, and play.
