Join Michiana non-profits and businesses for an evening focused on how and why people are still making a difference in our community. Learn about local businesses that have maintained vital community partnerships. Hear from organizations that are employing innovative strategies to meet new challenges.

Make a Difference Michiana brings together local organizations dealing with every issue: education, social services, health issues, disability, arts, history. We've invited all of them to share their stories of how they're still making a difference locally, despite recent challenges. Now we invite you to join us as we learn from these stories, reflect upon best practices and key partnerships, and discover new ways to address unmet challenges.

Hear the stories. See the partnerships. Join the conversation. Register Now!

4:00PM Non-Profit Expo, Silent Auction
5:00PM Dinner & Program (Speakers & Panel)
6:00PM Follow-Up Discussions & Non-Profit Expo

Non-Profit Expo

Come meet some of the 300+ organizations that Make a Difference Michiana brings together on its website.This is an opportunity to network, learn about volunteer opportunities and donation needs, and build new partnerships.

Speakers & Panel

Steve Camilleri has served as the executive director of the Center for the Homeless since 2004. Since opening its doors in 1988, the Center has been dedicated to its mission of breaking the cycle of homelessness, serving over 25,000 people and providing over 700,000 safe nights to guests. The Center relies heavily upon the generosity of local businesses and people who contribute their time and resources to support the Center's mission.

Dan Blacketor is the Director of Local Missions at Granger Community Church. In 2006, GCC's local missional outreach took a huge step by acquiring and renovating a community center in downtown South Bend. Before taking his current position, Dan oversaw both the programming and construction of the center as a volunteer leader in the church. Since taking on his current role, Dan has given his full-time attention to building volunteer leaders, forging community partnerships and relationships, and expanding programming that will have profound impact on not only the volunteers but the people they serve.

Representatives from Martin's Supermarkets, Crowe Horwath, and two non-profit organizations will reflect on how and why they make a difference locally. Hear about the partnerships they've formed to impact the community, and also how they've adapted to recent economic challenges.

A silent auction will be going on throughout the evening, with results announced at 6:45PM. A cash bar will also be available.