The Thrive & Bloom Gala Event is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome you on Thursday, May 15th for an unforgettable evening in support of Kathy’s Place!  Thank you so much for your support - we anticipate a full house and a FANTASTIC evening! Here are all things to "KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!”  

There are a couple of important dates to note below to make this your most extraordinary gala experience!

BUY YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS NOW! ONLINE RAFFLE TICKET SALES WILL CLOSE MAY 14TH AT MIDNIGHT BUT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE THRIVE & BLOOM EVENT!

Please help support Kathy's Place with a Raffle Ticket purchase for an opportunity to WIN an 8 Day, 7 Night trip to the WINNER's CHOICE of location and resort in Puerto Vallarta or Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! Thank you to Viking Heating & Sheetmetal for this amazing trip opportunity. Please share with family and friends. You do not need to be present to win!

$100 a ticket and only 200 tickets sold. All proceeds go toward helping single moms and their families thrive & bloom. Winner will be announced at 8:45 PM on May 15th at the Thrive & Bloom Gala Event. Winners will be contacted via email. Buena Suerta!

GET READY TO BID!  

THE ONLINE SILENT AUCTION IS OPEN!

Our Online Silent Auction will openED on Mother’s Day (isn’t that perfect?). The online auction will open for bidding on Sunday, May 11th at 8 AM and will close on Friday, May 16th at 10:00 AM.  Treat a mom in your life to a fabulous auction item - because she deserves it!  

 ONLINE AUCTION  

This online auction is open to the public, so please feel free to share the link with your family and friends. It is a fun and impactful way to support Kathy’s Place!  All online auction items will be available for pickup at Squires Electric located 820 SE Washington Street on Saturday, May 17th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 

While you are exploring the online auction, don’t miss the opportunity to PREVIEW THE INCREDIBLE LIVE AUCTION ITEMS! These opportunities will be exclusively available at the Thrive & Bloom Gala on Thursday, May 15th. From once-in-a-lifetime trips to exclusive experiences you won’t find anywhere else, you will want to get your paddle arm in shape!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

The official program will wrap up at 9:00 PM, but we’re not ready to say goodbye just yet – because you are pretty awesome and we enjoy spending time with you!  We are keeping the bar open and the music going until 10:00 PM for a relaxed hour of mixing, mingling, and unwinding!

5:30 PM Doors Open | Registration

6:00 PM Appetizers | Hosted Beer, Wine, Signature Cocktails | Wine Garden | Whiskey Wagon | Photo Booth | Raffle Tickets | Community Mix & Mingle

7:15 PM Welcome | Gourmet Family-Style Dinner

8:00 PM Live Auction!

8:30 PM Spotlight & Support: Blooming & Thriving

8:45 PM Dessert | Coffee | Hosted Beer, Wine, Signature Cocktails | Raffle Drawing | Wine & Whiskey Signature Bottle Winners Announced

9:00 PM Evening Unwind: Mix, Mingle & Music at the Hosted Bar

10:00 PM The End of a Beautiful Night

MENU & DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

We are excited to share a beautiful seasonal meal served family-style and deliciously prepared by Devil’s Food Catering. If you or a guest in your party have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know as soon as possible at stacey.strade@gmail.com.  Accommodations can be made and, in some cases, a separate plated meal may be prepared to meet specific needs. If you provided this information when you generated your RSVP, we already have it – thank you!

LOCATION & PARKING

The Thrive & Bloom Event will be held at the Irving Street Studio, located at the Eco Trust Building in the Pearl District.  

907 NW Irving Street | Portland, OR 

There is a parking lot located on the West side of the building, and there should be ample street parking. For ultimate flexibility and a carefree night, don’t hesitate to coordinate an Uber or Lyft! The Event entrance is located on NW Irving Street, and an ADA-accessible ramp is available from the parking lot entrance doors.

WHAT TO WEAR

The Thrive & Bloom Gala has a garden theme, so think Garden Party and break out your florals, your pastels, and your bright colors! Think Casual Cocktail — Fun, Fresh, and Festive! We know it is a “school night” (and we are Kathy’s Place), so you are always welcome to come as you are! Your presence matters more than your outfit.

WINE GARDEN & WHISKEY WAGON

As the evening unfolds and the spirit of giving blooms, we invite you to wander over to a hidden gem within the night’s celebration — the Wine Garden & Whiskey Wagon.

One Bottle of Wine $25 or three for $60 (Minimum value of every bottle is $15)

One Bottle of Whiskey $75

Planted throughout the garden are several high value bottles of wine & whiskey! The lucky winners of these special treats will be announced during dessert.  

PAYING WITH A DONOR ADVISED FUND

We are happy to accommodate donations made through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). If you plan to make a contribution via a DAF please let us know in advance or at check-in. We will be glad to invoice you separately for any paddle raise or donations. Thank you for your generosity and thoughtful giving!

CHECK-OUT

We want your evening to be seamless and celebratory – so there is no formal checkout required. Here is what to expect:

• Live auction winners will receive their items directly at the tables following the bidding process.
• If you have won wine or whiskey, it will be available for you to take home at the end of the evening.
• Silent auction item winners can pick up their items on Saturday, May 17th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 820 SE Washington Street.