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But First, Dessert 2026: A Night to Remember

Eddy House Raises More Than $600,000 for Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Northern Nevada

But First, Dessert 2026 photos capture a record-breaking night for Eddy House, with more than 650 guests gathering at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno to support homeless and at-risk youth in Northern Nevada. Together, this community raised more than $600,000, making it our largest and most successful gala yet.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, the evening raised more than $600,000 to support young people experiencing homelessness in Northern Nevada.

It was a night filled with incredible desserts, meaningful moments, generous giving, and a powerful reminder of what can happen when people come together for youth who deserve safety, stability, and support.

This year’s gala featured a dessert competition with nine local vendors, a lively silent auction, live auction packages, photo experiences, a spirit pull, and opportunities to directly support Eddy House programs, including TLC 36, our new transitional living community for youth ages 18 to 24.

Most importantly, the evening helped shine a light on the young people Eddy House serves every day. In 2025, Eddy House served nearly 600 youth through emergency shelter, housing support, workforce development, case management, meals, basic needs, and long-term aftercare.

Every ticket, bid, donation, sponsorship, and moment of support helps make this work possible.

To our sponsors, dessert vendors, donors, volunteers, staff, board members, and everyone who attended, thank you. Because of YOU, more young people in our community will have access to the care, resources, and stability they need to move forward.

Celebrating Our 2026 Founders Award Recipients

This year, we were also honored to recognize our 2026 Founders Award recipients:

Each of these partners has played a meaningful role in Eddy House’s story. From helping build the foundation of this work to supporting the growth of our campus and the opening of TLC 36, their impact will be felt for years to come.

We are grateful for their leadership, generosity, and continued belief in a safer future for young people in Northern Nevada.

But First, Dessert 2026 Dessert Vendors

A special thank you to the local dessert vendors who donated their time, talent, and delicious creations for this year’s event:

Congratulations to this year’s dessert competition winners:

Thank You to Our But First, Dessert 2026 Sponsors

A special thank you to our 2026 Champion Sponsors, Peek Family Charitable Foundation and The Welmerink Family.

We are also grateful to our Friend Sponsor, Codd Family Foundation.

We also want to thank all of our But First, Dessert 2026 sponsors whose generosity helped make this event possible. Your support helped create an unforgettable evening and will continue making an impact for homeless and at-risk youth in Northern Nevada.

Thank you for investing in Eddy House and in a safer, more stable future for young people ages 18 to 24.

But First, Dessert 2026 Photos

About Eddy House

Eddy House provides shelter, care, and support for homeless, runaway, foster, and at-risk youth ages 18 to 24 in Northern Nevada.

Through emergency shelter, basic needs, workforce support, housing programs, and aftercare, Eddy House helps young people move toward safety, stability, and independence.