Annual Bowl-A-Thon brings local businesses and community leaders together to help families recover after disaster
PORTLAND, Ore. — Aug. 21, 2026 — A little friendly competition can go a long way when there’s a good cause behind it.
Blue Mountain Community Management recently brought business partners, community leaders and members of its team together for its fourth annual Associa Cares Bowl-A-Thon, raising more than $9,000 to support families and communities recover from natural and man-made disasters.
Held August 11 at Bull Winkles Entertainment in Wilsonville, the event featured an afternoon of bowling, lunch, giveaways and networking, while sponsorships and ticket sales benefited Associa Cares, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing financial assistance to families and communities impacted by disasters.
“Events like this are a great reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together as a community,” said Monika Padilla, branch president of Blue Mountain Community Management. “Our Bowl-A-Thon gives us an opportunity to connect with our clients, partners and friends while supporting families who are facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who showed up, sponsored the event and helped make a difference through Associa Cares.”
The annual event brings Blue Mountain’s business community together in a relaxed setting while creating an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
“Every dollar raised through events like Blue Mountain’s Bowl-A-Thon helps us be there for families and communities when they need support most,” said Danika Knoop, executive director of Associa Cares. “What makes these events so meaningful is the people behind them, our employees, business partners and community members who choose to come together and make a difference.”
Through events like the annual Bowl-A-Thon, Blue Mountain Community Management and its supporters continue to demonstrate the power of coming together to support those in need. The funds raised will help Associa Cares provide financial assistance to individuals and families facing unexpected hardships, helping them take meaningful steps toward recovery and rebuilding.
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About Associa Cares
Associa Cares is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit created to assist families and communities in crisis as a result of natural and man-made disasters. Since 2005, Associa Cares has distributed over $6.1 million to more than 4,300 families and communities in need of a helping hand. Funds donated by caring businesses and individuals are used to provide humanitarian aid, often in the form of financial grants, needed by families and communities in the aftermath of such tragedies. Please contact info@associacares.org for questions about Associa Cares. Learn more at www.associacares.org.
Donations made to Associa Cares, EIN 20-5832439, by U.S. residents and businesses may be tax deductible. To view Associa Cares’ fundraising disclosures, visit: www.associacares.org/fundraising-disclosure-statement.
Media Contact:
Elvia Espino, elvia.espino@associa.us | 214.569.9939
