Charleston, SC - Feb. 7, 2025 – The Trident Technical College (TTC) Foundation and the Culinary Institute of Charleston hosted the 21st annual A Night in the Valley dinner and live auction fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. This premier event, held at the College Center on the college’s Thornley Campus, brought together over 500 guests, including community leaders, alumni and supporters, for an evening of celebration and philanthropy.
The event featured a five-star dining experience crafted by students and faculty of
the Culinary Institute of Charleston, as well as live and silent auctions, all aimed
at raising funds to support TTC students. This year, A A Night in the Valley 2025Night
in the Valley raised more than $570,000. Net proceeds from the event will directly
impact students through funding for student scholarships and the Student Urgent Needs
Fund. This spectacular event would not have been possible without all the generous
support from sponsors and donors. HendrickCars.com returned once again as the event’s
presenting sponsor. Other notable sponsors included Limehouse Produce, The InterTech
Group, SeamonWhiteside and Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP.
"We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our community," said Dr. Lisa Piccolo, executive director of the TTC Foundation. "The generosity of our sponsors and attendees ensures that we can continue to provide vital resources and opportunities for our students, helping them to succeed and thrive."
A Night in the Valley 2025To learn more about A Night in the Valley or to become a supporter or donor for next year’s event, click here or contact Danielle Smith at Danielle.Smith@tridenttech.edu. A Night in the Valley 2026 will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Not only does the TTC Foundation host A Night in the Valley every year, but they also host the Bubbles & Blingo event. Bubbles & Blingo is a fun and lively event featuring games of bingo, and a delicious brunch prepared and served by students and faculty of the Culinary Institute of Charleston. This year’s Bubbles & Blingo will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities for Bubbles & Blingo, please contact Danielle Smith at Danielle.Smith@tridenttech.edu. To learn more about the TTC Foundation, click here.