12/17/2025
🎄❤️ A True Heart of Christmas Moment ❤️🎄
What began as a hopeful goal turned into an unforgettable Christmas miracle. The inaugural “Heart of Christmas” Gala, hosted by The Venue by Brix27, brought our community together for an incredible night in support of Christmas Cash for Kids—serving children and families in need across Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson counties.
Through a 50/50 raffle, silent and live auctions, a portion of ticket sales, and generous donations from community organizations, organizers hoped to raise $10,000–$15,000. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of those in attendance—led by Brix owner Drew Johnson—the event raised more than $33,000, with every dollar going directly to providing Christmas gifts for children and families in need.
This milestone donation marks the largest single-event contribution in the 20-year history of Christmas Cash for Kids, our extraordinary nonprofit that has spent two decades serving underprivileged children and families throughout our region.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the event coordinators, Jillian Hayes and Brittney Irvin, whose vision and leadership created a truly magical evening.
We celebrated and reminisced of this incredible event today as Hayes and Irvin delivered this significant donation today to City National Bank. Pictured left to right are: City National Branch Manager Vicquen Costigan, city National Banker Sharon Marpole, City National Branch Manager Brandy Siebe, City National Vice President- Regional Manager, Melissa Knott, The Venue’s Event Coordinators- Jillian Hayes and Brittney Irvin, and Kathy Bradley, Community Services Manager - Department of Human Services.
Thank you to The Venue by Brix27 and everyone who gave from the heart—this is the true spirit of Christmas in action. 🎁✨