Welcome to the Second Annual
Bridge Builders Gala
Saturday May 16, 2026
The Bell Auditorium
Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 6pm to 9:30pm for the Second Annual Bridge Builder’s Gala benefiting young adults aging out of the foster care system. This year’s event will be hosted at The Bell Auditorium in Augusta, GA.
This event will bring together Bridge Builder Communities supporters for a sensational evening that will include dinner, cocktails, live entertainment, gaming, auctions, and recognize one individual as the winner of the Community Leader Award. We invite you to join us for some southern hospitality as we introduce you to new friends while mingling with familiar faces.
All proceeds from this event benefit the new Augusta based Bridge Builder Communities - Tiny House Community and the young adults who will reside in the community we help them gain the critical life skills needed to turn hardships into opportunities and become stable, contributing members of our community — all at a fraction of the cost to them.
Hosted By Bennish Brown and
The Bridge Builder Communities Board of Directors
JACKSON DRUMBOOLE
CEO OF BRIDGE BUILDER COMMUNITIES
BENNISH BROWN
2026 HONORARY CHAIR
PRESIDENT & CEO OF DESTINATION AUGUSTA
PENNY WASDEN
BOARD MEMBER
BRIDGE BUILDER’S GALA CO-CHAIR
MARTIN HARVEY
BOARD MEMBER
BRIDGE BUILDER’S GALA CO-CHAIR
Joe Gambill
Board Chairman
J.R Richards
Board Member
Vikki Pruitt
Board Member
Tyler Baum
Board Member
Luke Niday
Board Member
Chanette Lewis
Board Member
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Location
The Bell Auditorium
712 Telfair St.
Augusta, GA 30901
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Attire: Cocktail
Tickets & Sponsorships
Become a sponsor today! Sponsorship packages include a reserved table, brand recognition and other benefits.
Fund The Mission
Last year, our inaugural Bridge Builders Gala raised more than $130,000 to support young adults aging out of foster care.
This year, you don’t have to attend the gala to make an impact. Join us in Funding the Mission and help provide stability, dignity, and opportunity for young adults stepping into independence.
Community Leader Award
Nominate your choice for our 2026 Bridge Builder Community Leader Award. This award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, collaboration, and commitment to building, strengthening and uniting communities within the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA).
The award is open to individuals from all sectors, including nonprofit organizations, businesses, education, healthcare, government, and faith-based communities.
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