Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund Hosts 5th Annual Dinner And Fundraising Auction December 5
- 11/20/25
The nonprofit’s biggest event of the year offers opportunities to support its mission of paving the way toward financial empowerment through education, coaching, and fair lending.
[Oakville, Wash.] — Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund (CTLF) is excited to welcome local and regional partners and attendees to its largest fundraising event, Brick by Brick. The celebratory evening will take place on December 5 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound and will present a valuable opportunity for individuals and organizations to support CTLF’s mission to empower Native entrepreneurs and community members to achieve life milestones such as buying a car, purchasing a home or launching a small business. CTLF provides coaching, financial education and access to fair lending and capital to a community historically excluded from financial systems and basic wealth-building opportunities.
“This year’s event is vital to helping us raise funds to make Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund’s work possible,” said CTLF Executive Director Tamra De Nova. “Every contribution is a step toward building a stronger community.”
The gala-style event will feature a riveting performance by MTV-award-winning Native hip hop artist and dancer Supaman as well as a live and silent auction, which will feature Native art and creative products as well as international travel packages including a trip to the Kentucky Derby, a six-night African photo safari and a four-night luxury resort vacation in Mexico. The Great Wolf Lodge will offer a prime rib carving station along with savory options of chicken and salmon as elegant buffet items, plus festive cocktails or mocktails to complement the meal.
Contributions, sponsorship, auction participation and tickets to Brick by Brick go toward funding CTLF’s coaching and educational programs such as their Affordable Homeownership Program and new Business Incubator program, which allows clients to take advantage of drop-in counseling and beneficial office space to help launch or manage small businesses.
Attendees may purchase individual tickets for $150 or select from several sponsorship opportunities: a full table for eight for $1,500; or two tables for $5,000 or $8,000 that include additional benefits of company logo inclusions in Brick by Brick marketing and event signage and an introduction at the event. Donations to the 501(c)(3) nonprofit may be tax-deductible.
Brick by Brick is made possible by the generous support of the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation and key partners, including Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel, Great Wolf Lodge, Puget Sound Energy, Elite Mechanical Services, KeyBank and many more.
About Brick by Brick
Brick by Brick is an annual dinner and fundraising auction that benefits the Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund. Organizations and individuals can support the Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund through ticket purchase, table sponsorship, donation of auction items and participation in auction. For more information, and to register for the event, visit ctlf-empowers.org/2025-brick-by-brick.
About the Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund
The Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund was established in 2007 by the Chehalis Tribe and became a certified Native Community Development Financial Institution in 2015. As nonprofit organization, CTLF is dedicated to paving the way to financial empowerment through education, coaching, and fair lending. CTLF proudly serves Chehalis Tribal members, employees of the Tribe and its entities, other Native Americans, and members of the surrounding community. Services are designed to build financial confidence, provide access to fair lending, and support both personal and business growth. To learn more visit ctlf-empowers.org/about.
