(Michigan City, IN) - The Salvation Army serving La Porte County will welcome leaders from Google for its annual Light the Path Civic Luncheon.
The luncheon is scheduled August 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Blue Chip Casino.
Featured speakers will be Broderick Green, Public Affairs Manager for Google, and Tiffany McCree, Community & Workforce Development Manager for Google. Google will be the operators of a data center now under construction in Michigan City on Royal Road.
The discussion will be moderated by Katie Eaton, Public Affairs Manager for NIPSCO and member of The Salvation Army of Michigan City's Advisory Board.
Guests will hear how Google's mission and corporate values help create hope and opportunity across communities, while exploring the important role businesses can play in supporting nonprofit organizations and addressing community needs.
"We are honored to welcome Google to La Porte County and grateful for the opportunity to hear directly from leaders who are helping shape corporate engagement on a national scale," said Major Becky Simmons, who oversees The Salvation Army's operations in Michigan City and La Porte alongside her husband, Major Dale Simmons.
"We look forward to learning more about Google's values and discussing how corporations can partner with nonprofit organizations to create meaningful change,” she said.
Proceeds from the event will support The Salvation Army's case management programs serving La Porte County residents. These programs help individuals and families overcome barriers to stability by connecting them with resources, developing personalized action plans and working toward long-term solutions that break the cycle of generational poverty.
Individual tickets are $50 per person. Table sponsorships are available for $600 and include seating for ten guests, promotional recognition and support for Salvation Army programs serving local residents.
Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased at salarmy.us/lightthepath2026. For additional information, contact Jessica O'Brien at jessica.obrien@usc.salvationarmy.org or call (219) 874-6885.
