Aloha, friends!
On September 12th, a little Hawaiian spirit met a whole lot of Wisconsin heart, and what an incredible evening it was! God blessed our Down on the Farm Gala with beautiful weather, extraordinary generosity, and a joyful spirit of play, laughter, music, and entertainment.
The best part:
Together, we raised over $106,000 for The Yada Project!
Here’s a little sunshine by the numbers:
167 attendees and 167 people enjoying themselves.
65 silent auction packages raised $10,735, and 15 business sponsors contributed $17,200 in sponsorships alone.
20 wonderful volunteers and nine months of planning helped turn a Hawaiian-themed evening on the farm into something truly meaningful.
To everyone who attended, donated, sponsored, volunteered, bid, or cheered us on: thank you! Your generosity reached far beyond our little country oasis and will help support the people and families served by Yada.
Thank you for bringing such big hearts to our backyard. We are grateful for this community and for the opportunity to make a difference together.
With grateful hearts and a big mahalo,
Josh, Jenny & the Down on the Farm Gala Team
Keep the momentum going!
The gala may be over, but there are plenty of ways to stay connected. Yada is always looking for folks like you to get involved in a variety of roles. Your time, talents, and willingness to lend a hand can make a real difference.
Yada will soon need to leave its current building and is looking for a new space to continue its work.
Calling all commercial real estate agents and property owners in our gala family: you may have the space, or the connection that helps open their next door. An available property, a promising lead, or a thoughtful introduction would be greatly appreciated.
To explore ways to get involved or help with the search for space, please contact Beth Williams at 608-220-2551 or beth@theyadaproject.com.
Thank you to our Generous 2026 Gala Sponsors
Farm Level
Cow Level
Pig Level
Chicken Level
Business Partners
“What an incredible venue for a charity gala! We really enjoyed feeding the animals, playing yard games and our private boat ride on the lake. This is unlike any charity event I’ve ever attended!”
— Tara, Oregon, WI
Our Prior Galas were Incredible Successes!
In 2024, we raised over $82,000 for Miracle League of Dane County
In 2022, we raised over $52,000 for Living Water International
In 2021, we raised over $50,000 for Badger Prairie Needs Network!]
