Willow Center Launched 2026 Little Big Wagon Raffle
The Lewiston organization has begun selling tickets to support its grief peer support programming for local families.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Willow Center for Children's Grief has officially launched its 2026 Little Big Wagon Raffle to raise funds for its support initiatives. The raffle features a high-value MEGA wagon prize package and ten additional wagon prizes to be awarded this December.
Why it matters
Proceeds from these ticket sales directly fund essential grief peer support groups and the annual Camp Erin program. These services provide critical assistance to children and families navigating loss throughout the region.
MEGA wagon raffle tickets are priced at $20 each or $100 for six, while standard wagon tickets cost $5 each or $20 for five. The MEGA package is valued at over $5,000, with ten supplementary wagons valued at $1,200 or more each.
The players
Willow Center for Children's Grief
This organization has provided specialized grief peer support services to the Lewiston and surrounding regional communities since 2000.
Eluna Network
This national non-profit organization partners with local centers to host Camp Erin, a bereavement camp program for children.
The details
Interested participants can purchase entries online or directly at the Willow Center office in Lewiston. Ticket availability will expand to various sponsor locations, retail stores, and local craft fairs later in October.
Timeline
2000: Willow Center began offering grief peer support groups.
2010: Willow Center partnered with the Eluna Network.
July 10-12, 2026: Camp Erin took place at Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Week of October 19, 2026: Ticket sales expand to sponsor locations.
December 13, 2026: Drawing held at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds.
Market Landscape
The raffle serves as a localized sustainability effort for the Eluna Network's Camp Erin bereavement program. This initiative positions the organization to maintain service continuity within a competitive philanthropic landscape that increasingly relies on localized fundraising campaigns.
Residents can support local mental health services by purchasing raffle tickets online or at the organization's office. The influx of funds from these ticket sales ensures that grief support programs remain available to families throughout the L-C Valley and surrounding areas.
The takeaway
Community-based raffles provide a sustainable model for funding specialized grief support services that are not always covered by traditional healthcare. Residents interested in supporting these programs can participate by purchasing tickets ahead of the December drawing.
What happens next
The organization will hold the official raffle drawing on December 13, 2026, at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds.
Further reading
Find more information on local support efforts in Lewiston Philanthropy.
More information
To purchase your tickets or learn more, visit the Willow Center online ticket portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Big Country News.
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