An evening with purpose - CMH: Giving for Good Gala debuts May 2
Contact: Sarah Bello
Tickets, tables and sponsorships available now for fundraiser supporting the BuildCMH Expansion Project
CMH is pleased to announce a new signature fundraising event for 2026, the CMH: Giving for Good Gala – An Evening in Black & White, to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Doors will open at 3:30 p.m., with dinner at 5 p.m. and a live auction and music to follow.
This year’s Gala trades the Kentucky Derby flair of past events for an evening bringing our community together in a classic setting, where generosity takes center stage and giving back never goes out of style.
At the Gala, guests will enjoy live music and fantastic food and drinks as the Clatsop County Fair & Expo Center’s event space is transformed like never before. Guests are encouraged to dress sharply to enjoy an unforgettable night for good.
Tickets, tables and sponsorships are available for the Gala now. Individual tickets are $200, tables range from $1,750 to $2,500, and sponsorships are available for $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000. Visit http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CMHGala2026 to make a selection.
Donations of goods or services for unique raffles held at the event are also being sought. Contact foundationinfo@columbiamemorial.org for more information.
“All the funds raised from the Gala will go toward the BuildCMH Expansion Project,” says Mark Kujala, executive director of the CMH Foundation. “To date, an astounding $7.7 million has been raised as we look to reach our community fundraising goal of $10 million. We’re grateful for the community support we’ve received so far and look forward to celebrating with you and seeing the expansion start to shape up in 2026.”
Learn more about the Foundation and upcoming events at columbiamemorial.org/giving.