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Attend the Spring Gala on May 3

Join the fun and festivities at our Spring Gala, coming to Vancouver on May 3, 2024.

Get your tickets today!

Friday, May 3, 2024
Doors open at 6 p.m.

Hilton Vancouver Washington
301 W 6th Street, Vancouver, Washington

Help support our mission of providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of Southwest Washington.

Spring Gala Auctions

We’ll be auctioning off some exciting trips, experiences, and exciting items during the Spring Gala.

At the event, we’ll have a Silent Auction and a Raffle, as well as a Live Action.

Live Auction Items

Read all about the different packages and get ready to raise your paddle on May 3!

Be a star in Portland’s most-watched morning newscast!

Deliver the weather report with FOX 12 Weatherman Andy Carson at the KPTV Studio. You’ll receive a digital recording of your on-air segment and a behind-the-scenes studio tour.

This is your chance to snag your 15 minutes of fame.

Experience a game with one of MLB’s hottest teams.

Hit a home run with these 4 Main Level or Terrace Club Tickets to a 2024 Mariners Home Game.

Hummingbird Vacations has provided a 7-night stay in Costa Rica at their luxurious condominium located in the world-famous Los Sueños Resort and Marina! Pure, Unfiltered Awesome.

  • Want 30-plus billfish shots a day?
  • Or, you could astonish your family with Costa Rica’s amazing eco-adventure experiences.
  • Gaze up at Volcano Arenal (yes, it’s active) while immersed in one of its hot water springs.
  • Raft down Class 1-5 white rivers, bungee jump a 256′ deep gorge or glide through the rainforest canopy.
  • Drive dune buggies on the beach or trek through creeks and forests by ATV on your way to a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean.
  • Ride horseback down the beach at sunset, or take a Crocodile River Safari.
  • Fly back-seat in an ultra-light plane to buzz the beach and rainforest.

The premises have spas, golf, and tennis courses, and the world’s best surfing is nearby in the “Endless Summer” surf town of Jaco (Ha-KOE). Or maybe you simply want to give that second honeymoon you promised.

The package includes 7 nights/6 days in the condo (Saturday check-in, Saturday check-out), use of two gorgeous pools with a swim-up bar, the hot tub, and passes to the Los Sueños Beach Club.

When you arrive at the airport in San Jose, our wonderful assistant Carolina will greet you. She’s at your service to arrange your every need. She’ll help you select the right eco-tour fishing charters – even your own private chef. She’ll gladly arrange a mountaintop gourmet dinner as you watch the sun melt gently into the Pacific Ocean.

Hummingbird Vacations’ 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sleeps up to six. Sleeping arrangements are ideal for two couples, a family, or six people looking for the fishing adventure of a lifetime.

A Fishing Trip for 6 with Grant’s Outdoor Adventures!

Grant has been a professional guide in Oregon for 30 years. This trip can be done in any of GOA’s fisheries.

Fishing or Crabbing will be in a 26-foot North River Scout boat. All bait and tackle will be provided for your day in the outdoors.

This is a great trip for friends, family, or a business outing. It’s a great time for all! This trip is valid for the 2024 season, April through October. Tight lines!

Play like you mean it at Lake Havasu!

Stay at London Bridge Resort for one week for 4 people. London Bridge Resort offers direct access to the best entertainment and dining in Lake Havasu, boat docks, and secured parking.

Everything you need is within a few steps of your resort suite condo overlooking the Bridgewater Channel. No other destination combines comfort, affordability, and amenities like London Bridge Resort.

All Suites boast spacious living areas, with amenities including a fully equipped kitchenette, Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. You’ll get all the comforts of home without inconveniences.

Hawaii or Ireland – you choose the destination.

You have 3 full years from purchase to complete your travel.

Stay in Ireland and enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery. Stay at a 5 Star 17th Century Manor House or a Luxury Self Catering 2 Bedroom Condo (up to 4 Guests) that sits adjacent to the ruins of an 800-year-old castle. Some of your experiences can include carriage rides, horseback riding, fishing, spa, or golf at an 18-hole Championship Golf Course.

Or stay in beautiful Hawaii and experience whale watching and world-class dining on Kauai, Oahu, Big Island, or Maui islands.

Plan your next adventure with two roundtrip tickets to travel anywhere Alaska Airlines flies.

With over 115 destinations to choose from and an average of 1,200 daily flights across the United States, Mexico, or even Ireland or Costa Rica, the world is your oyster!

Everyone is welcome to participate in this fun auction!

These Coach purses are loaded with goodies totaling up to a value of $1,000 and include items like staycations, restaurant gift cards, wine tours, and more!

The game begins with everyone standing, and then the auctioneer asks who will pay a certain amount for a bag – those who will remain standing. The bidding continues until only two people remain! Part of the fun is the surprise of discovering “what’s in the purse” you won after bidding.

Gold Sponsors
TwinStar Credit Union
The Vancouver Clinic
Silver Sponsors
Legacy Health
Molina Healthcare of WA
Rainier Springs
Riverview Vank 2024 logo
Vanda Health
Bronze Sponsors
Aegis Sciences
Alaska Airlines
Brown & Brown Insurance
Carelon Behavioral Health
Clark Public Utilities
Columbia Credit Union
Community Health Plan of Washington
Community Roots Collaborative
Davidson & Associates
The Equipment Butler
Evergreen Memorial Gardens
Grand Canyon University logo
Landerholm
OneDigital
OnPoint Credit Union
Pacific Northwest Fundraising
Providence Health & Services
The Salvation Army Advisory Board
Vancouver Housing Authority
Waste Connections
Media Sponsor
The Columbian newspaper of Washington

If you would like to become a sponsor, or have any questions about the Spring Gala, please contact Chief Marketing & Development Officer Christopher Cone at ChrisC@crmhs.org.

Previous Events

Thank you for attending our Fall fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who attended Courageous Conversations: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health, presented by NAACP Vancouver.

This important event featured a candid conversation with Mercedes White Calf, member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Southwest Washington advocacy coordinator at the Native American Youth and Family Center.

Courageous Conversations: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health, presented by NAACP Vancouver. Event details for November 17, 2023 luncheon.

About Mercedes White Calf:

Mercedes White Calf is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and serves as Southwest Washington advocacy coordinator at the Native American Youth and Family Center. Mercedes’ work focuses on Washington’s most vulnerable communities by fostering change at local, state and federal legislative levels. She credits years of suffering from untreated mental health conditions, addiction and homelessness with developing her passion for social justice.

Mercedes White Calf, speaker at Courageous Conversations: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health, presented by NAACP Vancouver. Event details for November 17, 2023 luncheon.Mercedes has worked to create avenues and opportunities for others like her, despite facing myriad barriers every day as a bi-racial woman. Her belief is that our communities are powerful and creative; they can create change for generations to come.

Thank you to Courageous Conversations attendees and sponsors for your generosity and support! With your help, people in crisis receive mental health counseling and addiction treatment. Your support changes lives!

Presenting Sponsor

NAACP Vancouver BranchPresenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Amerigroup Community Foundation for Southwest Washington

Gold Sponsor

Vancouver Housing Authority

Silver Sponsors

Carelon healthcare system Community Roots Collaborative Molina Healthcare of WA

Bronze Sponsors

Adaptive Equity Leadership Institute Council for the Homeless Educational Opportunities for Children & Families (EOCF): connect, empower, transform HAPO Community Credit Union Heritage Bank logo of a blue tree silhouette NAYA Action fund logo Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health YWCA Clark County logo: eliminating racism, empowering women

Venue Sponsor

Hilton Hotel & Resorts

Thank you for attending our Spring fundraiser

The annual Butterfly Ball supports Southwest Washington’s oldest behavioral health organization.

Columbia River Mental Health Services held its annual spring fundraiser, the Butterfly Ball, on Friday, May 19, 2023 at ilani Casino in Ridgefield, WA.

About the Event:
Butterfly Ball, an evening to support Columbia River Mental Health Services, was a night of fun with friends, a delicious dinner, and an inspiring program full of hope.

Just like butterflies, CRMHS clients experience life-changing transformations when they receive our services for behavioral health and addiction recovery.

We shared some of their stories, and celebrated the work we do in the community thanks to the support of partners like you.

If you have any questions, please contact Chief Marketing & Development Officer Christopher Cone at ChrisC@crmhs.org.

Thank you to attendees, donors, and sponsors for your generosity and support! With your help, people in crisis receive mental health counseling and addiction treatment. Your support changes lives!

 

Gold Sponsors

Visit our fantastic sponsor Hi-School Pharmacy at https://hi-schoolpharmacy.com/NAACP Vancouver Branchlogo of Riverview BankTwinStar Credit UnionThe Vancouver Clinic

 

Silver Sponsors

Logo of Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW): The Power of Communityilani casinoMolina healthcareWaste Connections of Washington

Bronze Sponsors

Aegis Sciences Corporation: helping Clinicians Make Better DecisionsAirfield Estates logo with a propeller planeAlaska AirlinesCFM AdvocatesColumbia Credit UnionCommunity Roots CollaborativeCouve's Customs (detailing)Evergreen Memorial GardensGreat Wolf Lodge logoMutual of America Financial GroupPacific Northwest FundraisingProvidence Health & ServicesRainier Springs: There's Hope. There's Help.

An orange, black, and white butterfly clings to a branch, in front of a cloudy blue sky and orange horizon, as the sun sets. Photo by Nupo Deyon Daniel, via Unsplash.
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