Mishawaka Education Foundation will be hosting the 15th annual
GROWING THE FUTURE Silent Auction Dinner
Thursday, November 5, 2026

This event continues to be record-breaking year after year and MEF is excited to be back at the Ribbon Town Ballroom located in the South Bend Four Winds Casino for this year’s gala event. We are pleased to announce the 2026 honoree is EVERWISE CREDIT UNION.

Originally founded in 1931 as Teachers Credit Union, and have since expanded beyond educators and today serve nearly 300,000 members in the heart of the Midwest. Through personalized services and innovative technologies, Everwise helps all people, communities, and businesses feel in control of their money and confident about their future. Because everyone deserves to grow into their dreams.

Everwise is of course financially committed to our communities, as well. They use resources to invest in projects and programs that impact the lives of their members and their communities, providing nearly $1 million in local support annually.

As in year’s past, the auction will begin online to provide everyone an opportunity to bid on special, unique and fun items donated from individuals and area businesses. Online auction will open October 1, 2026 at 8:00 am.

Tickets are only $70 per person | $700 for a table of 10.
Registration coming soon!
Online bidding will be open on October 1, 2026 at 8:00 am

Sponsorship opportunities are now available and can accommodate any sponsorship level that works best for you.

• Platinum $10,000 ~ Exclusive
• Gold $5,000 ~ two available
• Silver $3,000 ~ three available
• Bronze ~ $1,000
•  $700
•  $500
•  $250
*Click HERE for sponsorship details

Funds raised through sponsorship, online auction and at the event benefits all students and staff at all SCM schools.

For more details about each sponsorship level please contact Jane Wright, Executive Director of MEF at foundation@mishawaka.k12.in.us.

Would you like to donate a unique auction item, gift card/certificate or provide a special experience for our event? Please contact Sarah Zappia at szappia@everwisecu.com or Janine Mabry at mabry-j@sbcglobal.net.