Events

Idaho Gives
May 1st to May 4th
Support the Wyakin Foundation during this year’s Idaho Gives Campaign.
You can:
- Donate, any amount helps!
- Tell your friends about the Wyakin Foundation
- Create your own fundraiser by visiting the Wyakin Foundation’s giving page
- Share our social media posts
- Ask your employer to do a company match

Putts for Patriots:
A Collaborative Veteran Event
SAVE THE DATE: MAY 20th, 2023!
It’s that time of year again, Boise’s first miniature golf tournament and Gala benefitting 4 Treasure Valley non-profits focused on enriching the lives of veterans.
Lucas O’Neill has selected Wyakin Foundation, Veterans Entrepreneur Alliance, the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce and Idaho Backcountry Veterans as the four beneficiaries of the 2nd Annual Putts for Patriots at Wahooz and Galaxy Event Center.
With a competitive adult tournament at 4pm, followed by a Battle of the Branches, a 19th hole event outside sponsors and guests will have opportunities to engage, share information and celebrate our veterans.
Following the tournament we will host a reception inside with silent auction and games leading into our main event. The dinner and gala, hosted by Nate Shelman of KBOI, Lucas as our chair and a fun auctioneer with games, live auction and the opportunity to further the mission of supporting veterans in our community.
We hope you can join us May 20! If you can’t join us please consider making a donation to one or all of the 4 non-profits who continue to serve.
Guardian Ball XII:
A Taste of New Orleans – Masquerade Ball
November 17, 2023
Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, Boise
The Wyakin Foundation invites you to attend our 12th Annual Guardian Ball on November 17th, 2023 in Boise, Idaho at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place. The night will include awards for the 2023 Volunteer of the Year, Mentor of the Year, and the Col. Hardesty Community Impact Award Honoree for 2023. Join us as we celebrate our veterans and their achievements and enjoy games, and a live and silent auction.
This event will have sponsorship opportunities. If you are interested in sponsoring this event please contact Chelsea Miller at chelsea.miller@wyakin.org or call 208.853.6001.