Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Tarrant County hosted its inaugural Big Mix, bringing together supporters, sponsors, and community champions for an unforgettable evening in support of youth mentorship.
Held at The Vault at Blue Flag Distillery in Fort Worth, The Big Mix was created to celebrate the power of mentorship while raising critical funds to help more young people across our community experience the impact of a caring, consistent mentor. The evening featured delicious food, meaningful stories, an exciting live auction, and an incredible performance by Aaron Watson.
From the moment guests arrived, the energy in the room was something special. It was a night filled with connection and celebration, but more than anything, it was a night where our community showed up in a BIG way for young people.
Guests heard powerful stories from our Mentor of the Year, Allie, as well as Big Brother Gabe and his Little Brother Zyion. Their stories gave everyone in the room a meaningful look at what mentorship can do. Behind every match is time spent showing up, trust built over time, and a relationship that can help a young person see more for themselves and their future.
Thanks to the generosity of our guests, sponsors, and supporters, The Big Mix raised more than $230,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Tarrant County, far surpassing the original goal of $150,000.
That means more young people in our community will have the opportunity to be matched with a mentor who believes in them, encourages them, and walks alongside them as they grow. For children still waiting to be matched, support from events like The Big Mix helps move the mission forward.
The evening closed with a high-energy performance by Aaron Watson. It was the perfect ending to a night built around community and impact.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Big Mix would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their partnership helped bring this inaugural event to life and, more importantly, helped raise critical funds for one-to-one mentorship across our community.
We are incredibly grateful to the businesses, families, and community partners who chose to stand with Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Tarrant County and invest in the potential of young people.
Gold Sponsors
BNSF Railway
Marilyn & Marty Englander
Silver Sponsors
Patterson Law Group
Linebarger Attorneys at Law
The Tracy Law Firm
Kelly Hart Attorneys at Law
Black Mountain
Bronze Sponsors
Fort Worth Education Partnership
Nichols Ranching Co.
Moses, Palmer & Howell, L.L.P.
Northern Development
Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
Supporter Sponsors
Karen & Larry Anfin
Stoy Law Group
Hillwood Communities
Lancarte Commercial
Patrick Henry Creative Promotions
Arlington Heights Animal Hospital
Bold Financial Partners
To every sponsor, donor, guest, volunteer, and friend who helped make this first year possible, thank you. Your support helped make The Big Mix more than an event. It became a reminder of what can happen when a community comes together for young people.
We are also deeply grateful to The Big Mix committee members who helped bring this inaugural event to life: Tennessee Walker, Larry Anfin, Megan Koudelka, David Parker, Jon Gabriel, Ashley Johnston, Rachel Pillar, and Ozzie Smith.
We are still celebrating the impact of this inaugural year, and we cannot wait to do it all again.
Thank you for helping us ignite the potential of youth across Greater Tarrant County.
