Christmas Ship and the Fund for Those in Need

Christmas Ship™ Festival and the Fund for Those in Need

Celebrating 21 Years of Partnership

The Seattle Times Fund for Those in Need raises money to benefit charities that provide health and welfare services for children, older people, and families in the Puget Sound community. Over $22 million has been raised by donors since the non-profit’s inauguration in 1979. In 2018, Christmas Ship and the Fund for Those in Need 2018 made a significant impact on our community.

Since 1996, Argosy Cruises has donated a portion of the Christmas Ship™ Festival proceeds to the Fund for Those in Need. This year we raised nearly $38,000 from ticket and beverage sales, and encouraged Parade of Boats participants to donate $1,550 directly to the fund. The Christmas Ship and the Fund for Those in Need 2018 partnership continues to make a positive difference each December.

January 9, we presented Alan Fisco, the president of The Seattle Times, a check for $38,000 to celebrate the successful results of Christmas Ship and the Fund for Those in Need 2018.

Christmas Ship™ Raffle – Alaska Airlines Giveaway

Our partner, Alaska Airlines, considerately donated three pairs of airline tickets towards our first Christmas Ship™ raffle. One hundred percent of raffle ticket sales were donated to the Fund For The Needy. Congratulations to the lucky winners!* This year’s raffle drew excitement and generosity thanks to Christmas Ship and the Fund for Those in Need 2018.