The Creative Canopy Dinner & Silent Auction, held on November 8 at the Stilly Valley Center in Arlington, was a resounding success, raising $20,920 to support youth arts programs in rural Skagit and Snohomish counties. Hampton Lumber pledged to match the amount, for a total of $41,840.
Co-hosted by Hampton Lumber and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County (BGCSC)—with additional support from Sierra Pacific Industries—the event celebrated creativity, community, and the ties between art, natural resources, and rural life. Guests enjoyed a banquet dinner, live performances by local youth, and a silent auction featuring unique art pieces, experiences, and other items donated by students, community organizations, and businesses, including local logging, trucking, and forestry operations.
Funds raised will directly benefit several schools and organizations dedicated to fostering creativity and opportunity for young people:
- Darrington School District
- Upper Skagit Library
- Sedro-Woolley Central Elementary School
- Arlington Arts Council
“This event was about more than fundraising. It was about celebrating partnerships that strengthen our communities,” said Jessica Espy, Hampton Lumber’s North Cascades Outreach Coordinator. “Thanks to the incredible support from attendees and sponsors, we’re able to enhance art programs for kids in our region.”
“It was a wonderful night partnering with Hampton Lumber to support art in our communities,” said DJ Lockwood of the BGCSC. “Art gives young people a powerful way to explore their creativity and express themselves. We’re excited to see these funds help inspire and fuel the next generation.”
Improving arts access in rural areas is a priority for Hampton Lumber, a fourth-generation family-owned business that operates a sawmill in Darrington and manages around 100,000 acres of timberland in Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties. The Creative Canopy event was a testament to the strength of community partnerships—bringing together the arts community, schools, and businesses to support local youth. Hampton Lumber and BGCSC extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make this evening a success.
About Hampton Lumber
Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, Hampton operates sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia and markets wood products all over the world. Hampton also manages a wholesale and lumber export division and numerous reload, remanufacturing and advanced wood manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. through affiliates, Idaho Timber and RedBuilt. All of Hampton’s forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management. SFI certified forests play an important role in water conservation, wildlife habitat, and climate solutions.
About the Boys and Girls Club
Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County is a non-profit organization, serving youth ages 5 to 18 with quality and affordable programs. They offer before and after-school care, healthy snack and meal programs, day camps, teen activities, youth leadership/volunteerism opportunities, recreational sports, STEAM programs, Life and Workforce Readiness, access to technology and so much more. No youth are ever turned away for an inability to pay and programs exist in 28 locations throughout Snohomish County and beyond. For information on Boys & Girls Club Programs or to learn how you can support the clubs, please visit bgcsc.org.
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