We are meant to parent in community!

Join us for this year's PEPS Benefit Luncheon at the Fisher Pavilion. Celebrate the transformative power of community in the lives of parents, learn how PEPS connects families during pivotal parenting stages, and discover how the PEPS community drives this work forward through generous donations.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion

• 11 am Social Hour: Mimosas & Mingling | Sponsor & Partner Booths | Connection & Community | Pictures & Prizes
• 11:45 - 1 pm Seated Lunch and Program: Food & Fun | Inspiration & Impact | Generosity & Giving

Babes-in-arms are welcome, and free childcare is available for children ages 18 months-5 years at the Seattle Children's Theatre and provided by Bright Horizons. Registration is needed to participate in event childcare. Click here for more details and to sign up. 

There is no cost to attend the Benefit Luncheon, but guests will be asked to consider a suggested minimum gift of $150 during the program. Gifts of  $300 to $1,499 and Sustainer Circle commitments ($1,500+/year for 3 years) will be matched up to a total of $75,000 thanks to generous friends of PEPS. Donations allow PEPS to create inclusive community and authentic connection for parents in our area, expand our programs, work with our partner organizations to offer parent peer-support to under-resourced families, and advocate for parents and families in our region who are facing the most disparities.

Join our Challenge & Sponsor Teams!

• Give early towards our Giving Challenge, which encourages others to give by matching gifts of $300 to $1,499 and Sustainer Circle commitments ($1,500+/year for 3 years) up to a total of $75,000.
• Spread the word about your business or new venture and join us as an Event Sponsor!

Meet Our Emcees

Fred Northup, Jr. (he/him) is a nationally-recognized fundraising auctioneer, emcee, and comedy improviser.  For 10 years, Fred performed as a company member of Seattle's famed TheatreSports comedy improv group. He has entertained thousands at major events for Starbucks, Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon.com, Zillow, BECU, and many more. In addition to his work on stage and on camera, Fred is the co-inventor of RainGlobes, the globe that rains! Visit him online at FredNorthup.com. When not entertaining the masses, Fred can be found in Seattle entertaining his wife, Ashley, and their two children. Oh, and Fred is also a PEPS dad!

 Christine Chang (she/her) is originally from Taiwan and with her father's job as a diplomat, has lived in Indonesia, Germany, Taiwan, D.C., and Atlanta. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Cornell University. Upon graduation, Christine relocated to New York City - which holds the title of the place she's lived in the longest - where she managed a sales team at Expedia. Through her work, Christine traveled to Seattle many times and became convinced it was the best place to start a family. She is currently a Regional Vice President at Tableau leading a sales team in the Tech vertical. 

Christine participated in PEPS in 2022 with her then newborn daughter, Margot, and was blown away by the amazing connection, support and camaraderie the group provided. Because of the many countries Christine has lived in, she especially values diversity and helping children and adults have the tools and understanding to have thoughtful and open discussions around inclusion and diversity. 

In her free time, Christine enjoys being active with her family, yoga, reading, and discovering all the beauty the Pacific Northwest has to offer.