We invite you to join us for our largest and most impactful fundraiser of the year, Bradley Angle & still we rise 2026 Gala,—a night that honors the resilience, renewal, and rebirth of survivors. This event marks a moment to witness what happens when compassion meets action—when ashes give way to fire, and hope is reborn. 

Since our founding in 1975, our organization has consistently shown up for those that are most vulnerable in our community, providing safety, advocacy, and pathways to healing for survivors and their families. The critical funds raised through this annual event directly support life-changing programs and services that empower over 500 survivors and hundreds of children each year to reclaim their voices, rebuild their lives, and rise into a future defined by hope.

Your Gala Ticket Includes: Cocktail Reception & Premium Open Bar Seated Dinner & Dessert by Devil's Food Catering Live Music by BridgeCity Soul Inspiring Program with Special Guest Appearances Opportunities to Support and Celebrate our Community Impact

With statistics showing that millions of children each year witness domestic violence first hand, it is important that as a community we discuss the impactful ways we can be a part of breaking the cycle of abuse.

We are thrilled to announce that during this year’s event, Shari Dunn will lead a conversation on “The Hidden Survivor”. Panelists will explore how witnessing domestic violence as children has a lasting impact. Together, they will discuss how their experiences inform and influence their own behaviors, choices, relationships, careers, and more. 

Shari Dunn is the author of Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work (HarperCollins), and is currently writing Shamed: How Our Hatred of Victims Fuels a Culture of Harm. She is a former practicing attorney representing victims of domestic violence, a television journalist, educator, funder, and nonprofit executive, and is an international keynote speaker who has addressed congressional leaders at the Library of Congress, the British Library, and conferences across the United Kingdom. During her time as a Senior Attorney in Washington, D.C, Shari worked on the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), ensuring legal services providers would continue to receive funding.

This is more than an event. It is a testament to endurance. A collective breath before the climb.

A declaration that even from ashes, we are born again—into fire, into light, into strength. 

Join us in honoring the courage it takes for survivors to rise after hardship and the power obtained through survivor-led healing.

When: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 6PM-9PM

Where: Avenue Portland | 631 NE Grand Avenue Portland, OR 97232

For more information, or to sponsor, please contact Development Director,

Ayasha Carter, at ayashac@bradleyangle.org