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Thanks & Giving: An Evening with Mission Central

Saturday, November 15, 2025
Central Penn College Conference Center

An Evening of Gratitude, Generosity, and Community

At Mission Central, we believe everyone should have what they need to thrive – and we work toward that goal every single day.

In 2024, more than 8.7 million people received urgently needed supplies valued at over $23.5 million through our Mechanicsburg warehouse. That kind of impact is only possible because of the incredible community that surrounds us – more than 1,000 volunteers, 215 partners, and countless supporters like you.

One of the most important ways we fund this life-changing work is through our annual fundraising event: Thanks & Giving: An Evening with Mission Central.

About the Event

This special evening brings together friends, partners, and neighbors to celebrate our mission while raising essential support for the year ahead. Guests will enjoy dinner, stories of impact, live and silent auctions, and the joy of giving back – all while providing humanitarian support in Central Pennsylvania, across the country, and around the world.

Tickets are $75 per person, and all proceeds directly support Mission Central’s operations and programs.

How You Can Participate

Buy Your Tickets
Gather your friends and join us for an inspiring evening of community, stories, and impact.
Purchase Tickets

Become a Sponsor
Sponsorships start at just $150 and include excellent visibility for your business or organization.
View Sponsorship Opportunities

Donate an Auction Item or Advertise
Showcase your business by donating a product, experience, or gift certificate for our live or silent auction—or advertise in our event program.
Donate or Advertise

Support That Sustains Our Mission

Mission Central operates with an annual budget of $600,000, funded entirely by donors and community support. Events like Thanks & Giving help ensure we can continue responding to disasters, supporting local families, and meeting critical needs around the world.

Your participation – whether through tickets, sponsorship, or donations – helps make this mission possible.

For more information, please contact Lisa Landis-Fickes, Director of Development and Communications, at llandis@missioncentral.org.

For directions to the venue, visit the Central Penn College Conference Center.