Big Gala 2025

Join us for our largest fundraising event, our annual Gala!

Our #BigBash will include a delicious dinner, an inspiring program, entertainment, and exciting auctions. We encourage cocktail or 'elegantly creative' attire to match our theme. 

Celebrate our mission empowering kids through impactful mentoring relationshipsacross the Tampa Bay region.  

Click here to donate a basket, item or certificate for our auction: https://give.bbbstampabay.org/web_forms/1062

Anyone may bid on our auction (even if you don't attend!) and it will go live Wed 9/24 and close Sat 9/27. Pre-register in September at bidpal.net/bbbstb

It costs close to $2,000 to provide a child with a mentor for one year—covering background checks and ongoing support services that are the key to ensuring that each match between a Big and a Little will be successful. Last year, 97% of the kids in our program went on to the next grade level and 99% had no involvement with the juvenile justice system. For the children we serve, the impact of your financial support can last a lifetime. With your help, more children and youth facing adversity in our community will have a caring adult role model in their lives—and a much better chance of fulfilling their potential.