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Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest

2023 Building Bridges Together Gala

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Portland Art Museum

Mark Building, 1119 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205

An inspirational evening celebrating the local work of Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest will be held at the beautiful Portland Art Museum. We will kick off the night with a cocktail hour and silent auction in the sunken ballroom, followed by live entertainment, an award presentation, and an enticing live auction.

This incredible evening will feature inspirational stories highlighting the power of mentorship, including:

  • Beach Pace, BBBS CEO
  • Lindsey Murphy, MC and Alumni Little
  • Awards for the Bigs & Littles of the Year
  • Auctioneer Johnna Wells

Delicious gourmet dinner by Vibrant Table

Spinach & Blackberry Salad, romaine, watermelon radish, shaved sweet onion & poppyseed vinaigrette (gf/v)

Your choice of:

Grilled Flat Iron Steak & Chicken Breast with mushroom demi-glace, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables (gf) 

~or~ 

Grilled Cauliflower Steak with tahini puree, beluga lentils, current & walnut sauce (nuts, gf/v)

Dessert Miniatures featuring Black Forest Panna Cotta (gf), S'mores Tartlet, House-Made Truffle (gf/v)

 

Make a BIG impact!

Doors open 5:30 p.m.

  • Cocktails & Hors d'Oeuvres
  • Three-Course Dinner by Vibrant Table
  • Silent & Live Auction
  • Big & Little of the Year Awards

 

CHALLENGE MATCH

An anonymous family foundation will be matching ALL gifts of $500 or more, up to $100,000, leading up to the event. To make a tax-deductible donation today that will go TWICE as far with this generous match, click here. Select "2023 Gala" from drop down menu.