Charity Events
Kumoricon has a long history of giving back to our local community. Since 2005, Kumoricon has hosted a Charity Auction benefiting one or more local charities. Just as last year, Kumoricon has raised $6,500 from donations through the Live Auction, Silent Auction, Photobooth, and Art Show.
Charity Beneficiary
“Since 1968, we’ve provided a safe, supportive, and inclusive place for health care, along with services to help the underserved and people experiencing homelessness achieve independence.”
For 2024, Kumoricon has partnered with Outside In, a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center and youth department providing the following services:
- primary health care
- syringe exchange
- access to basic needs
- tattoo removal
- case management
- recreational activities
- meals
- LGBTQIA+ programs
- housing
- substance use treatment
- behavioral health
- education
- job training
Charity Donation Spots
In addition to our charity events, this year Kumoricon is adding charity donation spots! Charity donation spots will be located at the following locations:
- Charity Booth in the KumoriMarket
- Charity Photobooth
The Charity Control Booth location will accept cash donations during the Silent Auction with card donations accepted during prize pick-up at the end. A few cents here and there can really add up, so help us support Outside In.
Charity Auction
For Kumoricon 2024, we are excited to feature a Silent Auction, followed by a Live Auction event. Attendees will be able to browse items and place bids at their convenience throughout the convention. All Silent Auction winners must be present at the closing of the bids on Sunday. Purchases will be able to be made after the clock runs out. Winning bidders of the Live Auction must be present during the event to pick up/pay for their item(s). Staff will attempt to call winners to coordinate within the convention hours prior to market closing. Find out more about our Charity Auction and how to donate here.
Charity Photobooth
Kumoricon will be hosting a photobooth in the KumoriMarket, where you can get your photo taken in front of a simple backdrop at no cost to you. Cosplay and photography require a lot of time, planning, and dedication, so let photographers at the Kumoricon Charity Photobooth help make this experience simpler for you. The team working behind the scenes is a dedicated group of cosplayers and photographers who have been in the convention scene for more than a decade. Kumoricon is filled with so many keepsake moments, and we are happy to help you relive and treasure your Kumoricon memories.
Donations are always welcomed. All donations from the Photobooth will benefit our beneficiary.
Food Drive
Food Wars: Feed Your Favorite
Join Kumoricon in supporting the Hand Up Project for the Feed Your Favorite food drive! This year, barrels will be marked with three of your favorite anime characters. The character whose barrel is filled with the most donations will result in their English voice actor receiving an invitation to attend Kumoricon 2025 as a special Guest of Honor!
The Hand Up Project provides emergency food services in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community, which both experience higher rates of food insecurity. For more information on this awesome cause, visit their website!