Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington Hosts Annual BIG Auction

Southwest Washington Big Brothers Big Sisters BIG Auction is scheduled for October 8 with a theme of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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Submitted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington would like to invite members of the community to walk to the red carpet at the 2016 BIG Auction. This black-tie event is the largest fundraiser for the mentoring non-profit attracting almost 600 business and community leaders annually. This year’s Auction will be held at the Little Creek Casino Resort on Saturday, October 8 at 6:00 p.m. 

The theme this year is the Golden Age of Hollywood. Elegant decorations and swanky entertainment will transport attendees back to a time of glitz and glamour. The evening will be complete with a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and various other activities. All proceeds will go directly to supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth facing adversity.

Mark you calendar for October 8 and join the community to raise funds for Southwest Washington Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Mark you calendar for October 8 and join the community to raise funds for Southwest Washington Big Brothers Big Sisters.

About this year’s Auction, committee co-chair Allison Barker says, “This is my 5th year on the Auction committee! Over the years I have really enjoyed helping plan this event with its varying themes. I love supporting this important organization in our community and believe we are making a difference. I’m very excited for the new venue this year – it’s going to be a fun night to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters!”

Committee co-chair Christina Keller adds, “Big Brothers Big Sisters is a wonderful mentoring organization and I am so thankful to be part of this incredible auction committee. This is my fourth year and I am so excited for this year’s event.  Come join us and raise your paddles for Big Brothers Big Sisters.”

The 2016 BIG Auction, presented by Callisons, Harbor Wholesale and Prime Time Partners LLC, is the premier event of the year and is not to be missed. For more information and to register, visit swwabigs.org/BIG.

big brothers big sisters auction2About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington
There is no cost to Bigs or Littles to participate in our program. The majority of the funds we raise through special events go directly into recruiting responsible, reliable, and trustworthy Bigs, making matches, and maintaining matches. We train and recognize our Bigs, and provide match enrichment activities. Our professional staff recruit volunteers, assess the needs of the children, and support, monitor, and evaluate each match for the entire duration of the relationship.

To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington and how you can help, please visit our website and like us on Facebook.

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