An unforgettable night under the stars!

18th Annual Cocktails & Cuisine

May 16, 2025 from 6-10pm (5-10pm for VIP ticket holders)

@ The Woodlands Foundation (134 Shenot Rd, Wexford, PA 15090)

 

PITTSBURGH, PA. On May 16, 2025, Crisis Center North’s signature fundraiser Cocktails & Cuisine will take place at the Woodlands Foundation. The event supports the Center’s vital court, housing, counseling, and hotline services to survivors of domestic violence.

Guests will partake of acclaimed dishes and desserts from the region’s top chefs while tasting top wines and brews. Craft beverages and favorite wines as well as non-alcoholic drinks are served.

Enjoy food and drink from: feast; Pgh Dumplingz; John Marshall Catering; Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel/Braddock’s Rebellion; Bruster’s of Ingomar; Helltown Taproom Butler; Dough Daddy Brewery; Goodlander Cocktail Brewery; Lucky Sign Spirits; Ripepi Winery & Vineyard; and many more.

Auction for Advocacy

The excitement of our in-person, live and silent auctions returns! Browse from more than $25,000 worth of goods and services packaged to your delight in the silent auction, or join in the drama directly with the live auction, featuring Trips of a Lifetime to dream locations.

The excitement of live bidding is led by auctioneer extraordinaire Jason Bronis. Amazing live and silent auctions showcase items from popular destinations, events, and regional experiences to fine jewelry, art, and gifts. The Barrel of Booze returns as a top raffle feature.

Entertainment

Dance the night away with a live DJ!

Experts in the Spotlight

Foodie Judges are back to sample the restaurant offerings and to determine the best in show for cocktails and for cuisine. This year’s event features cash prizes for winner of best cocktail and best cuisine.

Foodie Judges for 2025 include:

  • State Representative Emily Kinkead
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gretchen McKay
  • Inspiring Lives Magazine’s Dr. Shellie Hipsky

Why This Event Matters 

Cocktails & Cuisine celebrates Crisis Center North’s tradition of innovation and response to vital individual and community needs. This event aims to give the Center the necessary resources to provide services and programming to survivors at no cost. Cocktails & Cuisine is an essential and principal source of individual and corporate donations for Crisis Center North.

Special thank you to current sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors: Entrusted Legacy Law

Gold Sponsors: Bill Few Associates

Silver Sponsors: Allegheny Financial Group, Baker Young Corporation, and Incline Equity Partners Foundation

Media Sponsors: Inspiring Lives Magazine and North Hills Monthly Magazine, 

Event Sponsorships and Program Ads are still available. Individuals, corporations, local businesses, and community groups can also support the vital mission of Crisis Center North by becoming an Event Sponsor with perks, including tickets, parking passes, and special mentions via the event and social media.

How to Attend or Support

Order tickets, parking passes, or reserved tables of 8 online at online at Qgiv, at CrisisCenterNorth.org/events, or call CCN contact Michael Brayack (724-709-4279).

The first 100 tickets are on sale for $110 ($15 off). After this sale, General Admission tickets will be $125. General Admission Tables of 8 are available for $900 and VIP Tables of 8 for $1,500. VIP ticket holders are invited to start the festivities at 5pm with special content including a mixology class!

Watch the Center’s social media and e-letters for more special guests, regional personalities, and exciting auction items!

In lieu of tickets, CCN suggests community members and prospective attendees make donations in any amount online before and during the event. All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Ads in the Cocktails & Cuisine Program Booklet are a cost-effective way to reach the 400+ dedicated attendees of the event over the last 15 years! Sponsorship levels include:

Presenting – $5,000

Gold Spoon – $3,000

Silver Spoon – $1,400

Beverage Table – $1,000

Bronze Spoon – $600 

Friend of CCN – $300

All sponsorships are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Reach out to Crisis Center North directly for inquiries. Please contact Michael Brayack at 724-709-4279 or mbrayack@crisiscenternorth.org with any questions or for more information.

 

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ABOUT CRISIS CENTER NORTH: Crisis Center North (CCN) is a non-profit counseling and resource center that provides services to victims and significant others of domestic and intimate partner violence in northern and western Allegheny County that serves more than 2,000 survivors per year. Services provided include individual and group counseling, case management, legal and medical advocacy, economic empowerment, and prevention education. Since 1978, CCN has empowered victims of domestic violence and cultivated community attitudes and behaviors that help break the cycle of violence. The Center’s services are free, professional, and confidential, and provided to individuals regardless of race, age, gender, disability, economic status, sexual orientation, or nationality.

For individuals experiencing domestic violence, please contact our 24/7 confidential crisis hotline at (412) 364-5556, or via the 9am-9pm Text Chat Line (text 1-877-522-6093 or chat at www.crisiscenternorth.org). Please visit www.crisiscenternorth.org for more information.