Some of the recipients of our Bake Sale

Our youngest bidder won a pass to Wahooz!

Every year, as the holidays approach our Coldwell Banker Tomlinson family gathers for a tradition that's as heartfelt as it is unforgettable. On November 18, we hosted our 15th Annual Holiday Bake Sale Fundraiser - a lively, joyful, and deeply meaningful event that once again showed the remarkable generosity of our agents, affiliates, employees, and supporters.

And the results? Nothing short of inspiring.

A Community That Shows Up Big

What started years ago as a simple table of homemade treats has grown into a spirited live auction filled with everything from decadent baked goods to themed gift baskets, event tickets, VRBO stays, and one-of-a-kind experiences.

In true CBT fashion, bidding gets competitive — and always fun. Your favorite pie might go for $200, and no one bats an eye. That's the magic of this event: people show up ready to give.

In just a little over three hours, our community raised more than $16,000.

A Lofty Goal With a Lot of Heart

This year we set our sights high — aiming to support several community organizations dedicated to meeting essential needs. But we also committed to helping two of our own agents who have faced significant health challenges. "We pride ourselves in helping our own" isn't just something we say; it's something we live.

Who Your Generosity Supported

Every dollar raised moves directly into the work of organizations making a tangible difference right here in the Treasure Valley:

Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Building bunk beds for children in low-income and struggling households — ensuring no child sleeps on the floor.

Bustin' Out of Boise
Providing practical, personal support to women navigating cancer: from rides to housekeeping to childcare and everything in between.

Wish Granters
Granting heartfelt wishes to adults facing terminal cancer — offering comfort, joy, and meaningful experiences in difficult moments.

Aging Strong
Supporting families as they care for loved ones with dementia, offering tools, resources, and encouragement.

Foothills Church Food Pantry
Providing weekly food support to individuals and families in need across our community.

These organizations reflect the values we hold close: dignity, care, compassion, and showing up for people when it matters most.

Why This Tradition Matters

Coldwell Banker Tomlinson is built on connection, trust, and service — values that guide everything we do. Our bake sale fundraiser is a testament to that spirit: a moment each year when we come together not just as colleagues, but as neighbors, advocates, and friends.

It reminds us that generosity doesn't have to be grand to be powerful. Sometimes it looks like a homemade loaf of bread, a bidding paddle raised in the air, or a simple act of showing up.

Thank You

To every baker, bidder, donor, organizer, and supporter — thank you. Your kindness fuels this tradition and makes a real, immediate difference for people who need it most.

Here's to 15 years of giving… and to many more ahead.