{"id":4484,"date":"2025-09-04T21:40:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T01:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mhamichiana.org\/?p=4484"},"modified":"2025-09-04T21:41:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T01:41:58","slug":"2025-gala-wrap-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mhamichiana.org\/es\/2025-gala-wrap-up\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 MHAM Gala Fundraiser Wrap-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"

ANNUAL MHAM FUNDRAISING GALA A SUCCESS!<\/span><\/h2>\n

On Thursday, August 28th, we hosted our<\/span> annual fun<\/span>draiser gala<\/strong><\/span> at the beautiful<\/span> Ironworks Event Center<\/a><\/span><\/strong> in Mishawaka \u2013 such an uplifting evening for mental health!<\/span><\/p>\n

Delicious food catered by<\/span> Allie’s Cafe<\/span> & C<\/span>atering<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and Mishawaka<\/span> Mayor Dave Wood<\/strong><\/span> (accompanied by wife Jaimi) in attendance rounded out the evening of camaraderie, connection and contributions to MHAM’s essential mental health efforts in the community, such as our various free public events, continuing education classes, and our<\/span> Pro Bono Counseling Project<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

We heard testimony from two PBCP participants as well encouragement from MHAM board president Colleen Wilcox<\/strong> and Kimberly Green Reeves<\/strong> (Executive Director of Community Impact at Beacon Health, a frequent partner) about why MHAM’s programs are so integral to wellness in our community -firsthand accounts of true impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

A note from Executive Director Lisa Kelly<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Gala this year was a wonderful celebration. I am so thankful for the tremendous support from our attendees, speakers, honorees, volunteers, and staff. We met our financial goals and, just as important, we met our goal of celebrating the impact that MHAM is having in the lives of individuals, families, and the community.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

We sourced some excellent silent auction collections from the finest Michiana has to offer – deep thanks to: Ali on the <\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Bo<\/a><\/strong><\/span>ulevard<\/a><\/span>; Allie’s Cafe & Catering<\/a><\/span>; Aloft South Bend<\/a><\/span>; DeBartolo Performing Arts Center<\/a><\/span>; Elbel Golf Course<\/a><\/span>; Kabelin Ace Hardware<\/a><\/span>; Makeup by Allie; Morris Inn at University of Notre Dame<\/a><\/span>; Navarre Hospitality<\/a><\/span>; Oh Mamma’s!<\/a><\/span>; Pizzeria Venturi<\/a><\/span>; Potawatomi Zoo<\/a><\/span>; Storey Family Farm<\/a><\/span>; Trader Joe’s<\/a><\/span>; Warren Golf Course<\/a><\/span><\/strong>; and Wellfield Botanic Gardens<\/strong><\/a><\/span> for donating for mental health in Michiana.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you again to University of Notre Dame<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, Tire Rack<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, 1st Source Bank<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, McKinley Garden Center<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, Allie’s Cafe<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, Bowen Health<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, and donors Barb Carmichael and Thomas Merluzzi for their sponsorships and making this great event possible!<\/p>\n

Please enjoy some of our favorite images from the day:<\/span><\/p>\n

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