Light The Way
An Evening Benefiting Mission Central
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 5 to 8 p.m.
Linglestown Life United Methodist Church | Harrisburg, PA
Join us for an evening of good food, meaningful stories, lively bidding and community as we gather to celebrate the people and partnerships that help Mission Central connect resources with human need.
Tickets: $85 per person | Table of 6: $475
An Evening to Light the Way
Every day, resources arrive at Mission Central with the potential to make a difference. They leave our doors headed to schools, shelters, nonprofit organizations, disaster-affected communities, and neighbors facing difficult moments, both here in Central Pennsylvania and far beyond. None of that happens alone.
Light the Way brings together the donors, Volunteers, community partners, and friends who help make that work possible. On October 17th, we’ll gather for an evening centered on connection, generosity, and the stories behind Mission Central’s work.
Guests will enjoy dinner catered by Strock’s, live and silent auctions, and a program highlighting the people and partnerships whose generosity helps Mission Central continue responding wherever resources are needed most.
What To Expect
Dinner & Gathering
The evening begins with appetizers and time to mingle before guests gather for dinner catered by Strock’s.
Stories That Matter
Hear stories from Mission Central’s work and the people, organizations and communities connected through it.
Live & Silent Auctions
Bid on a collection of experiences & packages throughout the evening – including a live auction led by Central PA’s own David Birmingham
A Night of Community
Spend the evening with people who believe generosity can travel a very long way when the right resources are connected with the right need.
Evening Schedule
5:00 p.m.
Doors Open
Appetizers, Mingling & Silent Auction
5:30 p.m.
Welcome & Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Program & Live Auction
7:30 p.m.
Closing, Silent Auction & Checkout
8:00 p.m.
Evening Concludes
***Schedule is Approximate & Subject to Change
Your Ticket Makes An Impact
Your ticket to Light the Way is more than a seat at the table.
Proceeds from the evening support Mission Central’s ongoing work connecting donated resources with organizations and communities that need them. Through partnerships near and far, Mission Central helps move millions of dollars in essential supplies, equipment, and other resources each year to places where they can do the most good. Supporting communities and individuals in poverty, crisis, and disaster.
When you attend, sponsor, donate or bid – you’re helping keep that work moving.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Help Light The Way
Businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to partner with Mission Central as sponsors of this year’s event.
Sponsorship opportunities offer meaningful recognition throughout the evening while directly supporting Mission Central’s work.
Opportunities range from our premier Beacon sponsorship through Guiding Light, Lantern, Glow and Spark levels, along with special event sponsorship opportunities.
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Interested in sponsoring Light the Way?
Contact Lisa Landis Fickes, Director of Development & Communications, at llandis@missioncentral.org or 717-766-1533 x105.