A Magical night in emerald city

Mark your calendars! The PHM Education Foundation invites you to celebrate its 30th Anniversary Gala, A Magical Night in Emerald City, on Friday, March 27, 2026.

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.

Tickets & tables

Individual Ticket: $150

Table of 10: $1,500

Your ticket includes access to the cocktail reception, dinner, program, and after-party with live entertainment.

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

Draw a number. Make a difference. Win big.

Introducing Yellow Brick Road to a Ride, our 30th Anniversary Gala raffle benefiting the PHM Education Foundation.

Draw a number between 1 and 500 for your chance to win a Honda CR-V EX AWD or a Denago Flyer golf cart.
The number you draw is your tax deductible donation to PHMEF and your entry into the raffle. Draw #99 and your donation is $99. If #99 is selected, you win.

There is no limit to the number of entries per person. Donations are due at the time of your draw.
Winning numbers will be drawn at the PHMEF Gala on March 27, 2026. You do not need to be present to win.

To participate, message Meredith Travis on Facebook or reach out to a PHMEF board member to have your number drawn.

Support PHM students and classrooms while taking a chance on an incredible prize.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Be part of this milestone year and showcase your commitment to education by sponsoring our 30th Anniversary Gala.

Sponsorships include recognition in event materials, social media, signage, and more.
Download the sponsorship packet below to explore Emerald City-themed levels, including:

Emerald City – Presenting Sponsor. Our premier level—shine brightly and lead the way!
Tin Man – Show your heart for supporting students! $7500
Scarecrow – Celebrate wisdom and innovation in education! $5000
Ruby Slipper Level – Take part in the journey to build brighter futures! $2500
Lion Level – Demonstrate courage in supporting local schools! $1000

presenting SPONSOR: $10,000

Available

tin man level: $7,500

United Beverage : cocktail hour
Basney Honda : after party
Champagne wall: available

Scarecrow $5000

Magnus Engineering
May Oberfell Lorber

Ruby slipper $2500

Bouquet of Granger

Culver’s

Knollwood Country Club

Midland engineering

Lion $1000

Dr. Jerry Thacker

Generations Wealth Advisors

Schmidt and Associates

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!