During the recent holiday season, West Seattle Nursery undertook a fundraising effort to support Mode Music and Performing Arts (MMPA). The nursery invited customers to donate $5 when purchasing Christmas trees and other items, with a promise to match all donations. The nursery initially set a goal of $1,500 but quickly surpassed it, raising the goal to $2,000. By Christmas Eve, the nursery had collected $1,955, which they then rounded up to $2,000. With the nursery matching the donation, a total of $4,000 was presented to Erin Rubin, the owner of MMPA. 

The fundraising campaign was a team effort, with employees actively encouraging customers to participate. Some employees even donated their tips to the cause. The nursery found that many of their customers were already familiar with Mode Music.

The nursery was surprised by the community's generosity. Nursery owner Marcia Bruno said she was initially unsure whether they could even raise $500, but were pleasantly surprised at the community response.

Mode Music student Ashton Hart Wecker is one of the students who benefits from the organization. He began taking piano lessons at the age of four and performing at open mics at the age of six. Ashton practices piano for half an hour to one hour each day, and has played in bands through Mode Music.

The fundraising efforts come at a critical time for Mode Music, as the organization is facing potential displacement due to the West Seattle Light Rail extension project. The company is currently in discussions with Sound Transit, waiting for a record of decision regarding the future of the property. The building that houses Mode Music is located at 3805 Delridge Way SW, and the light rail extension plans to demolish that building.