Save the Date: Tribute Dinner & Live Auction Returns October 8, 2026
An evening of hope. An evening of impact. An evening to change lives.
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, YWCA North Central Indiana will welcome supporters, community leaders, advocates, and friends to the annual Tribute Dinner & Live Auction at The Armory in South Bend.
As our signature fundraising event in St. Joseph County, Tribute is more than a dinner and auction. It is a celebration of resilience, compassion, and the collective power of a community committed to helping women and children thrive.
For more than 120 years, YWCA North Central Indiana has worked to empower women and provide critical services for individuals and families facing some of life's greatest challenges. From emergency shelter and crisis intervention to counseling, advocacy, economic empowerment, and support services, our programs help create pathways to safety, stability, and independence.
Every day, women and children in our community turn to YWCA North Central Indiana in moments of crisis. For many, our services represent a fresh start—a safe place to heal, rebuild confidence, and begin again. Through the generosity of donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners, we are able to meet these needs and ensure that hope remains accessible to those who need it most.
Tribute serves as both a fundraiser and a celebration. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner, exciting auction packages, and inspiring stories that highlight the impact of community support. The event also recognizes individuals and organizations whose leadership, service, and dedication have strengthened the lives of women and families throughout our region. Tribute has long been one of YWCA North Central Indiana's most meaningful traditions, honoring those who help create positive change while raising vital funds for programs and services.
There are many ways to support this important event:
Attend the Tribute Dinner & Live Auction
Become an event sponsor
Donate an auction item or experience
Make a financial contribution
Invite friends, colleagues, and community members to join the evening
Every sponsorship, donation, auction bid, and ticket purchased helps sustain services that provide safety, support, and opportunity for women and children throughout St. Joseph County. Whether you are a longtime supporter or attending for the first time, your participation helps ensure that individuals facing crisis have access to the resources they need to build a brighter future.
The challenges facing women and families in our community cannot be solved by one person or one organization alone. They require all of us—neighbors, businesses, community leaders, and advocates—coming together with a shared commitment to hope and possibility.
We invite you to save the date and join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, gratitude, and impact.
Tribute Dinner & Live Auction
Thursday, October 8, 2026
The Armory, South Bend
Together, we can create opportunities, strengthen families, and ensure that every woman and child has the chance to live with safety, dignity, and hope.
Additional details, sponsorship opportunities, and ticket information will be available soon.
