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PHMEF 30th Anniversary Gala
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Location: Ribbon Town Conference & Event Center – Four Winds South Bend
Time:
6:00 PM – Cocktail Reception
7:00 PM – Dinner & Program
9:30 PM – After-Party featuring live music by BLAMMO!
Why We celebrate!
Since 1996, PHMEF has been dedicated to supporting excellence in education throughout the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation. Every dollar raised stays right here in our community, funding innovative teaching grants, teacher recognition and awards, and district-wide programs that inspire creativity, curiosity, and achievement.
Over $1 million invested in P-H-M schools
15 schools supported
Thousands of students impacted every year
When you attend or sponsor the Gala, you help fund classroom innovation, creative learning tools, and opportunities that reach every student, every day.
what to expect- Elegant dinner and cocktail reception
- Inspiring program celebrating PHMEF
- Number pull and live auctions supporting teacher grants
- Dance the night away at our After-Party with BLAMMO!
- Emerald City-inspired surprises throughout the evening
Dress Code: Formal or Emerald City chic, think green, gold, and a touch of sparkle!
Raffle Information
The number you draw is your donation to PHMEF and your entry into the raffle. Draw #99 and your donation is $99. If #99 is selected, you win.
Winning numbers will be drawn at the PHMEF Gala on March 27, 2026. You do not need to be present to win.
presenting SPONSOR
Crome Group
tin man
United Beverage : cocktail hour
Basney Honda : after party
Impress Jewelry: Champagne wall
May Oberfell Lorber: Dessert
Scarecrow
1st Source Bank
Berger Welding Supply
Everwise credit union
Knollwood Country Club
Magnus Engineering
Ruby slipper
Barnes and Thornburg
Bouquet of Granger
Culver’s
Four Winds
Midland Engineering
Old National Bank
R. Yoder
Lion Level
Bar Louie
Burns Rentall
Church, Church, Hittle
Fanning Howey
Generations Wealth Advisors
Schmidt and Associates
South Bend Cubs
Dr. Jerry and Donna Thacker
THK
Katie Wrona
Thank You to Our Sponsors
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors whose generosity helps make this event possible and keeps our mission shining bright.
When you sponsor, your company name will be listed here!