The STARS Gala Auction
An evening of generosity, legacy and community.
We are delighted to announce that the 41st annual STARS Gala Auction will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. We hope you will join us in celebration and support at our signature fundraising and social event of the year! Your participation helps ensure its success and lasting impact. Funds raised support academics, student programs, tuition assistance, campus operations, scholorships and much more!
There are many ways you can contribute to the STARS Gala Auction.
- Make a Donation
- Donate an item
- Provide cash for underwriting
- Contribute to the Making a Difference (MAD) fund
- Give through the Middle School Collection
- Attend the Gala Auction
- Volunteer
- Become an Auction Sponsor or Advertiser
- Support our Sponsors
Together, we can make this year's Gala an extraordinary celebration of generosity and community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Making a Donation
We rely on our EC community, friends, businesses and generous donors like you to support our mission of taking care of our students.
Donations can include cash, items, vacation home stays, unique experiences, wine and many more. Please see our list of ideas for donation suggestions.
For added convenience, you may also donate gift cards through our Amazon gift registry. Choose from the listed gift cards or select one of your choices to be sent directly to Eastside Catholic School. Physical gift cards are preferred.
There are several convenient ways to make a donation. You can donate online, submit your item with a printed procurement form or use our easy-to-complete online fillable procurement form.
use the fillable procurement form
Please deliver all donation items to the Eastside Catholic Events office by Friday, February 20.
Be an Auction Sponsor or Advertiser
Your partnership as a sponsor or advertiser plays a vital role to the success of our auction. We rely on the generous support of our sponsors and community members like you to help advance our mission.
Our vibrant EC parent community includes corporate leaders and small business owners, providing an excellent opportunity for brand visibility. Sponsorships and advertisements ensure your company connects with this influential audience in the weeks and months leading up to the event.
Explore the sponsorship and advertising options. For more information or questions, please contact the Eastside Catholic Advancement Team at tthrasher@eastsidecatholic.org or 425-295-3028.
Support Our Sponsors
We are deeply grateful for the generous support of our STARS Gala sponsors. Their contributions play a vital role in the success of this event. Please take a moment to review the list below—when you have the opportunity, thank them personally and consider supporting their businesses, products or services as a way to show appreciation for their generous contributions.
Our 2025 Sponsors
Thank You!
Diamond $15,000
Platinum $10,000
Gold $5,000
Silver $2,500
SPIRIT $1,000
Making a Difference
Also known as "Raise the Paddle" or "Fund a Need," Making a Difference is an annual initiative held during the live auction, where donations directly fund a specific area of need within our school community.
This year’s focus will be announced ahead of the STARS Gala with the opportunity to contribute whether or not you plan to attend the Gala.
In past years, Making a Difference has funded priorities such as mental health programming and support for students, safety enhancements for the schoolhouse, dynamic sound and lighting in our gymnasium for all-school use, tuition assistance, support for our grades 9-12 special education program, and resources to attract, hire, train and retain exceptional educators.