Opportunity:Wine Fest Fundraising Committee Member
Date:01/16/2026 09:00 AM - 06/11/2026
Agency:Crisis Center, Inc.
We’re looking for passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Wine Fest Fundraising Committee! Help us make our Annual Wine Fest & Auction a success while raising vital funds to support the programs and mission of the Crisis Center. If you’re 21 or older and eager to make a meaningful impact, connect with like-minded supporters, and be part of a fun, engaging event, this is the volunteer opportunity for you.
What Committee Members Do
Fundraising committee members help secure sponsorships and silent auction item donations for our Wine Fest & Auction. We’re looking for volunteers who can connect with their spheres of friends, colleagues, and community partners to help us grow our network and bring our annual fundraising event to life.
Time Commitment
Virtual monthly one-hour Zoom meetings held on the third Friday of each month at 9am (January - May), and our in-person Wine Fest & Auction event on June 11, 2026, held at the Gary Jet Center.
Ready to Get Involved? Connect with us!
Development and Volunteer Coordinator Renee Romanowski at rromanowski@crisiscenterysb.org or 219-938-7070 ext. 3018.
What We Do
For over 30 years, Wine Fest has brought our Northwest Indiana community together while raising nearly a quarter of a million dollars each year to support programs at the Crisis Center. Our mission is to open a path of hope for individuals in crisis, and the Wine Fest Committee plays a vital role in making our mission a reality.
As a committee member, you’ll help ensure our programs and resources remain available and accessible to those who need them most. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact, strengthen your community connections, and be part of an event that truly provides hope.
Learn more about our work at crisiscenterysb.org.
Opportunity:Birthday Cheer Crew Member
Date:01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
Agency:Crisis Center, Inc.
Create birthday posters and cards to help our at-risk youth at the Crisis Center feel supported and celebrated on their birthday! This is a year-round volunteer opportunity that’s perfect for individuals, families, and groups of all ages looking to make a meaningful impact. As a Birthday Cheer Crew Member, you can make every youth feel celebrated on their special day by creating personalized birthday posters and heartfelt, hand-designed cards spreading birthday cheer.
This can be done anywhere whether that is at home, in classrooms, offices, or community spaces. If you’d like to gather your group and don’t have a space, we can also host you at the Crisis Center. No matter where you do your project, we have instructions and samples to make the experience easy, simple, and fun.
Questions or ready to sign up? Reach out to Development & Volunteer Coordinator Renee Romanowski at rromanowski@crisiscenterysb.org or 219-938-7070 ext. 3018.
At the Crisis Center, our mission is opening a path of hope for lives in crisis. One of the ways we do that is through our Alternative House Emergency Shelter, where we house at-risk youth and provide safety and stability for youth facing difficult times. Learn more about our programs and the work that we do at the Crisis Center at crisiscenterysb.org.
