Thank you to everyone who joined us for our celebration of community, connection, and impact.
2025 Big Night of Bourbon
A memorable evening supporting youth mentoring across Central Ohio
Together, we turned one evening into lasting change.
*Data from the 2025 Big Night of Bourbon
$164,195
RAISED
14
SPONSORS
300+
GUESTS ATTENDED
40 MATCHES
SUPPORTED FOR 12 MONTHS
A Night To Remember
The 2025 Big Night of Bourbon brought supporters, mentors, and friends together for an evening centered on connection and purpose. Guests enjoyed bourbon tastings, warm lighting, and a welcoming atmosphere that set the stage for celebrating youth mentoring.
The program featured moving stories from Bigs and Littles and showed the real impact of consistent, caring mentorship. The paddle raise and live auction encouraged generous support that will help create more life-changing matches.
From start to finish, the event highlighted what a community can achieve when it stands behind young people. We are grateful to every guest, sponsor, volunteer, and staff member who helped make the night a success.
Mayra Flores, former Little/current BBBS Intern; CEO Elizabeth Martinez, CMEO Moniqua Spencer, HR Generalist LaSheba Hampton
Your Support in Action
Funds from Big Night of Bourbon help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio…
Create and support matches
Your support funds the recruitment, screening, training, and ongoing support of Bigs and Littles.
Matches don’t just happen. They’re carefully crafted and nurtured by our team to help young people grow in confidence, curiosity, and resilience.
Expand Youth Programs
Event contributions fuel year-round programming that creates meaningful opportunities for young people. From skill-building activities to enrichment experiences, your partnership helps ensure kids across Central Ohio have access to guidance, exploration, and safe spaces to thrive.
Strengthen Families and Communities
Strong mentoring relationships don’t just support individual kids. They strengthen entire communities. Funds raised help us provide resources, connection points, and ongoing support that empower families, build belonging, and create lasting change.
Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors
This event is made possible through the generosity of our partners.
Barrel Strength Sponsor
Reserve Sponsor
Small Batch Sponsor
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Voices From the Night
“Being a big has shown me that mentorship doesn’t just change Littles, it changes Bigs too… [and] it really has changed my life for the best.”
Morgan, A Big Since 2022
“The 2025 Big Night of Bourbon was a great event for a wonderful cause! My wife Krysta and I have been proud BBBS supporters and mentors for years, but this was our first time attending the annual event. Hearing stories from other ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ reminded me of the meaningful impact the organization makes every day, and it was a lot of fun meeting others involved in the organization.”
Jonathan, A Big Since 2020
“It’s really a celebration of the spirit of mentorship, community, and a transformative power of connection. Everyday our mentors, our Bigs, show up for their Littles in ways that change lives. We have a wait list of over 500 kids in Central Ohio that want a mentor, that want a Big in their life and are waiting for that connection.”
Frank Sasso, Board Chair 2025