Our Mission
Opening doors to new possibilities by strengthening children and families and improving communities.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Columbia Gorge’s largest fundraising event!

The stories on this 4 minute video will show you why we bowl. You only have 35-seconds? Try this one.
Big and Little

Saturday, March 13, 2010 Bowl for Kids' Sake is coming to Orchard Lanes in Hood River.

How does Big Brothers Big Sisters raise money from bowling?

Local businesses sponsor the event. Learn more about sponsorships by calling Kristin Reese at 541-308-2231.
Team Captains recruit 4 other bowlers, for a team of 5 bowlers.
Bowlers and Team Captains raise pledges to support Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Your team can support a match for 3 months=$313, 6 months=$625, or 12 months=$1,250.
We ask each member to raise a minimum of $50, and for those who raise $100 or more, we have a Bowl for Kids' Sake t-shirt for you!

Friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, clubs and congregations pledge to support bowlers and Team Captains. All team members collect pledges on a Pledge Sheet

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Columbia Gorge staff members help the Teams succeed.

Why do we go to all this fun?

Today, 61 kids in the Gorge have a Big Brother or Big Sister in their life. There are 20 more kids waiting for a "Big" of their own. With your support we will be able to serve 85 kids in 2010. We need you to Bowl--for Kids' Sakes.

Where can I find answers to questions?

We have a Frequently Asked Questions page just for you.
Or contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at bbbs@nextdoorinc.org or 541-308-2231.

Where can I find Pledge Sheets?

Right here! Team Captain Info and Pledge Sheet.
IMPORTANT: Be sure your team has a bowling lane reserved! Contact BBBS at bbbs@nextdoorinc.org or 541-308-2231.