An Unforgettable Night Awaits: The Great Big Auction is Almost Here!

January 2025

The Great Big Auction is fast approaching! Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan for an exciting evening of celebration, giving, and community impact. Don’t miss out on this annual highlight!

The wait is almost over! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan (BBBSSEM) is delighted to host the agency’s Great Big Auction at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, at the stunning Cambria Hotel in downtown Detroit. This is one of BBBSSEM’s most exciting events of the year, and there’s still time sign up and join BBBSSEM for a night of celebration, giving and community impact.

CBS News Detroit Anchor Lauren Winfrey will guide the evening as the master of ceremonies, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. At this sports-themed evening, decadent cocktails and celebrity guest appearances in a stunning, Art-Deco inspired setting. The main event is our much-anticipated live auction, where attendees can bid on exclusive experiences and one-of-a-kind items. The excitement continues with a fabulous online silent auction as well as a Golden Draft raffle ticket drawing (need not be present to participate). Expect to score BIG at the Great Big Auction – all in support of youth mentoring in Southeast Michigan. Get in the game!

Tickets are still available, but they’re going fast! Join us for The Great Big Auction, and be a part of the magic that helps change lives, one match at a time.

For tickets, sponsorships, or more information — let’s make this a night to remember! Together, we’re building a stronger community, one mentorship at a time.

There are many ways to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan, including:

Give a Little Time.

Volunteer or mentor with BBBS.

  • Change a life: Be a positive role model and friend to a young person in need.
  • Flexible options: Choose a mentoring program that fits your schedule (in-person or school-based).
  • Lasting impact: Create a meaningful friendship that empowers a child to reach their full potential.

Be Big.

Support the BBBS mission.

  • Donate: Every contribution helps BBBS continue its vital work.
  • Become a Match Maker: Support the program with a recurring monthly donation.
  • Spread the word: Share our mission and encourage others to get involved.

Share a Little Moment.

Share your story.