Share recently announced its annual fundraising event will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Hilton Vancouver. This year’s theme is “Bling it On! Share’s Black & White Gala.”
“Our annual gala is a night of enjoyment and a night of giving back,” said Diane McWithey, the nonprofit’s executive director. “While the theme has changed, the gala remains our hallmark fundraising event, with hundreds of attendees who share our dedication to serve the hungry and homeless of our community.”
The event features dinner, casino-style gambling and both silent and live auctions. A comprehensive list of live and silent auction items is available at www.sharevancouver.org.
Last year’s event raised a gross total of $485,000, including a $250,000 challenge gift for Share’s capital campaign; the money supported operational funding for Share’s programs, as well as Share’s Capital Campaign.
Tickets are $75 per person, which includes gaming scrip; a table of 10 can be purchased for $750.
Major business sponsors of the event include: Columbia Credit Union, Painters & Allied Trades International Union, Comcast, The Vancouver Clinic; Providence Health & Services, PeaceHealth SW Washington Medical Center, Home Street Bank, Kaiser Permanente Northwest and Clark County State Farm Agents.
