Tickets are on sale for the 3rd Annual Paint for a Purpose happening Feb. 7 and benefiting nonprofit Make It Happen for Yolo County, which provides under-resourced transition age youth – many moving out on their own after foster care or homelessness – with furniture, household goods and essential items needed to establish a first home. Local artist Joanne Andresen will lead guests in creating a painting as they enjoy beverages, light fare and door prizes. The event will take place 2:00-5:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Road in Davis. Cost per ticket is $75, and tables of four are available for $300. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets: www.MIHYolo.org.
“This event is such a beautiful opportunity to gather as a community to create artwork while also supporting the resilient youth in our community who are moving out on their own with very few resources,” said Cathi Schmidt, executive director, Make It Happen for Yolo County. “Paint for a Purpose will help us raise valuable funds to ensure every youth we serve this year has the items and support they need to create a home and successful path into adulthood.”
Paint for a Purpose sponsors include First Northern Bank, Bogle Family Wineries and Pence Gallery.
For more than a decade, Make It Happen for Yolo County has received furniture donations from the community and purchased new appliances and household items to help under-resourced youth involved with the Yolo County child welfare, mental health and probation divisions, local nonprofits and the UC Davis Guardian Scholars program. Since its founding in 2014, Make It Happen for Yolo County has helped nearly 400 transition age youth, including a record 68 in 2025. To make a financial or furniture donation, visit www.MIHYolo.org.