Blue Jacket, Embassy Theatre, and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne are teaming up for a one-day community fundraising event on July 21, 2026.
Blue Jacket news release:
Three Local Non-Profits Team Up For a Collaborative FUNdraiser
Fort Wayne, Indiana (June 29, 2026) – Blue Jacket, Embassy Theatre, and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne are teaming up for a one-day community fundraising event: The Mighty Match Up, taking place Tuesday, July 21.
This friendly competition features the CEOs of each nonprofit organization leading their teams in a 12-hour challenge to determine which nonprofit can generate the most community support and earn the title of Fundraising Champion. The winning organization will then “deploy” staff to volunteer with the other participating nonprofits, extending the impact beyond the competition.
The day begins at 4:45 a.m. at Sud’n Impact Gym with live kickoff coverage. From there, the event continues with challenges presented by Title Sponsor 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, taking place across each participating organization’s designated site, including Blue Jacket, the Embassy Theatre, and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne.
The official event runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with supporters encouraged to follow along on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates, donation prompts, and live coverage throughout the day. Audiences will receive prompts on when and how to participate in giving.
Throughout the event, donations may be matched by generous sponsors, amplifying community impact in real time. Online donations and progress tracking will be available here.
Join us online Tuesday, July 21, from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. for a day of friendly competition, community partnership, and impact across Fort Wayne.
About Blue Jacket
Blue Jacket provides training and opportunities to individuals facing barriers to employment through workforce development programs and social enterprises including Tall Rabbit Café, Blue Jacket Clothing Co., reNEW by Blue Jacket, Blue Jacket Cleaning, Blue Jacket Staffing, and Fantasy of Lights.About the Embassy Theatre
Built in 1928, the Embassy Theatre is Indiana’s largest self-sustaining historic theater. Originally known as the Emboyd, with the adjoining seven-story Indiana Hotel, the majestic movie palace and vaudeville theater introduced Indiana to the biggest stars of stage and screen. Today, the Embassy is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Combining the beauty of a bygone era with the energy and diversity of today’s performers, the Embassy is the showplace of Northern Indiana. Many choose to host events and weddings at the Embassy, as it offers flexibility and a unique event experience in an iconic piece of Fort Wayne history. Visit fwembassytheatre.org for more information.About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne is a nonprofit Christian homebuilder that seeks to put God’s love into action by uniting community donors, volunteers, and qualified Habitat families to build homes, communities, and hope. Greater Fort Wayne Habitat serves Allen, Huntington, and Wells counties and has provided more than 470 families affordable homeownership opportunities since 1986. Habitat GFW also operates the Habitat ReStore, a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center open to the public. Sales from the store directly support building homes in the community. Visit habitatgfw.com for more information.
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