What is BrrrBASH?

Little Black Book's signature philanthropic gala, BrrrBASH features dinner, open bar, live music, dancing, silent auctions, photo booth and more! 

Founded by Little Black Book: Women in Business in 2013, BrrrBASH has grown into a large scale collaborative toy collection campaign to benefit Toys for Tots.  Little Black Book is a community of female professionals committed to professional and personal development in a collaborative, non-competitive environment.  We strive to grow our network and community through service and charity. 

The 2023 LBB BrrrBASH to Benefit Toys for Tots will be kicking off its eleventh annual toy drive on November 1st when collection boxes are put into the market and concludes December 16th with a collection celebration from 6-10 pm at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles in St Charles, MO.  Little Black Book partners with almost 200 local businesses in 6 counties, as well as numerous Fire Protection Districts.  

Since 2013, Little Black Book has donated over 60,000 toys to the Foundation.  In addition to our BrrrBASH on the 16th of December, other events will be happening outside of the St. Louis and St Charles Counties. All of the toys donated will be kept in the respective counties.  
  • Troy, MO: Merry Monday to benefit Toys For Tots - December 4th
  • Madison County, IL: Mix & Mingle to benefit Toys For Tots - December 13th
  • Marion/Ralls County, MO: Sips with Santa to benefit Toys For Tots  - TBA

For the past six years, the LBB BrrrBASH to Benefit Toys for Tots has accounted for 20% of the total number of toys distributed by the US Marines to happy children at Christmas.  We are proud to know that LBB is the largest donor in the greater St Louis region, and St Louis is the third largest collection in the United States.  

The public is invited to drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any of the participating locations between November 1 - December 16.  Help LBB bring Christmas to children in need! 

All LBB special events benefit the organization, its quality programming, its future growth, and its ability to continue to support community and charitable organizations.