Join ‘The Bridge’ for ‘Virtual is Still the New Black Tie’ Gala

Join The Bridge Youth and Family Services (The Bridge) on the evening of Saturday, April 17, 2021 for an exciting gala to include musical entertainment, a cash raffle and silent auction, as a spotlight is cast on the nonprofit that has served youth in crisis for more than 55 years in Palatine and five Cook County area townships. Along with gala and raffle tickets, attendees can choose to purchase a three-course meal to be delivered to their home as they participate in the gala, beginning at 7 p.m.

“We warmly invite our community members to join us at our gala and learn more about the important and serious impact that services offered through The Bridge have on the lives of our young people and the greater community,” said Executive Director Gregg Stockey. “Due to ongoing COVID-19 mitigations, we have kept this event virtual - but promise an exciting, uplifting and fun-filled evening for our guests and supporters.”

Among the attractions throughout the event will be performances by Leopardo’s popular charitable rock band, “Liquidated Damages”, in addition to special recognitions and presentations to highlight services offered through The Bridge. The agency serves young people and their families who have experienced trauma and crisis - with a goal to help clients achieve mental, social, and emotional health through counseling, crisis intervention, youth mentoring and parent education.

Guests can purchase raffle tickets to be drawn on the night of the event until 8 p.m., and three lucky winners will receive cash prizes! The grand prize winner will receive $3,000, second place gets $1,500 and the third name drawn will win $500. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the gala and published at bridgeyouth.org. Silent auction items include getaways, ‘experience’ destinations, fine jewelry, and an all-inclusive Ravinia-style picnic basket, among other offerings.

Guests can purchase a gala ticket with a dinner selection option. Guests who purchase dinner can choose from chicken, beef or vegetarian entrées from a three-course menu which will be delivered to their home on event day. The deadline to order a meal along with a gala ticket is Friday, April 9. The deadline to purchase gala tickets only is 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 17.

For more information, call The Bridge at 847-359-7490. Gala and raffle tickets, along with dinner selections, can be purchased at BridgeGala.givesmart.com. The link to attend the event will be sent to guests after registration.

The Bridge serves children up to the age of 17, and their families living in Palatine, Schaumburg, Barrington, Maine, Elk Grove and Hanover townships.