For generations, people have looked to the stars-not just for answers, but for hope. A reminder that even in the darkest skies, light endures. This year, we gather with that same spirit. As we celebrate 30 years of the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, we also look to the promise of the future. To lift our gaze beyond what is toward what could be. To imagine a world where connection, dignity, and justice are not distant ideals, but daily realities. Under the same sky, we’ll celebrate the power of possibility and the impact we can make when we choose to reach for it together.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
5:00pm – 8:30pm
Join us for an evening of inspiration and impact as we raise critical funds for the work for the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights!
Evening Highlights
Keynote Speaker: Be inspired by thought-provoking insights from a community leader in human rights
Live Music: Be uplifted by performances from local musicians
No-Host Cocktails & Dinner: Enjoy a carefully curated menu and drinks for a delightful evening
Exclusive Auctions: Bid on extraordinary experiences, art, and travel opportunities
Program Videos & Stories: Experience the impact of our work through powerful narratives
Awards Ceremony: Honor those who stand up for others and lead with courage and compassion
Award Nominations
Do you know someone making a difference? Help us recognize those who inspire change and embody the values of dignity, respect, and justice by nominating someone for the following awards:
Upstander of the Year Award
Human Rights Educator of the Year Award
Email info@wassmuthcenter.org to submit a nomination for the Upstander of the Year and Human Rights Educator of the Year awards.
Event Partners
Looking Back:
2025 Change Your World
A Gathering of Changemakers
352 attendees across industries.
One shared purpose—standing up for human rights.
Auction for Impact
55 incredible live & silent auction items. Dream vacations. One-of-a-kind centerpieces. Unique offerings from local businesses. Every bid turned generosity into lasting change.
A Legacy of Generosity
It was a record-breaking year. Together, we raised over $352,000 to keep human rights education accessible to all.
A Community Promise
More than a fundraiser—this was a promise to build a community where dignity is upheld, every voice matters, and standing up for others is a shared responsibility.
Interested in being an event partner?
Be a part of the impact and support our event through sponsorship. Explore our various partnership levels by emailing our development team by clicking below:
“We can start now, start slowly changing the world.”
- Anne Frank