An Evening with Grace Care Center: A Special Event Designed to Break Barriers
On Thursday, September 17, 2026, more than 100 changemakers gathered at Boiler Ranch in Westfield for An Evening with Grace Care Center, an intimate event centered around the Grace Care Center mission.
Guests included community leaders and supporters who care about building practical solutions to hunger and poverty in Central Indiana. Every one of them is truly dedicated to breaking barriers and helping families build stability and independence.
The highlight of the evening was hearing from our featured speaker. Former Indiana Governor and Interim Purdue University President Mitch Daniels led a meaningful conversation about leadership, innovation, and creating lasting change. Every guest also received a copy of Daniels’ new book, Impatience is a Virtue.
Beyond these important discussions, guests at An Evening with Grace Care Center came together to support Central Indiana families.
The funds raised from the evening will directly impact Care Center Friends by covering several weeks worth of groceries for families and help Grace Care Center plan for what’s next.
An Evening with Grace Care Center wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible event supporters.
Our co-chairs, Marvin and Melanie Richardson, Doug and Becky Cook, and Gregg and Sandy Maggioli, helped us create an engaging event as well as connect us with community leaders interested in attending.
This year’s sponsors helped ensure every dollar raised can go directly toward Central Indiana Families. Thank you, especially, to our Catalyst for Change Presenting Sponsor, Marvin and Melanie Richardson, for taking this evening to the next level!
Thank you to our Breakthrough Sponsors, Doug and Becky Cook, Maggioli Families First Foundation, and Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. Thank you to our Gathering for Good Food & Beverage Sponsors AffirmedRx and Kirby Risk. Thank you to our Momentum Refreshment Sponsors Hageman and Hatch, and our Impact Engine Sponsors, Bradley Associates, Doug and Elissa Evernham, and the Reese Family Foundation for Christ.
We truly appreciate every guest, sponsor, donor, and volunteer who made this event possible!
Thank you for helping us break barriers and spark change here in Central Indiana!
