IMPower Center

🖤♠️ South Bend… it’s that time.

Spades & Friends — Year VI is back — and the tables are ready.
This is our annual fundraiser for the IMPower Center, bringing the community together for a night of spades, music, good food, and real bragging rights.

Whether you’re coming to compete or just be in the room, you already know how this goes…
👉 partners talking across the table
👉 hands and conversation getting real
👉 and somebody going home with the crown

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now:
👉 https://impowercenter.com/fundraisers

♠️ May 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM | First Source Bank Performance Center

Pull up with your partner… or find one when you get there.
Either way — come ready.

Week 2 — Line of Sight 🔥

We’re excited to continue our 10-week journey with our students at Rise Up Academy!

This week, we’re diving into Wellness & Purpose — “How Do I Sustain Myself?” 💭

Students will begin learning how to care for their mental health, build healthy habits, and understand the importance of purpose as they grow into future leaders.

These conversations matter. We’re not just talking about success—we’re helping students build the tools to sustain it.

At IMPower Center, we are committed to walking alongside our youth—equipping them, supporting them, and helping them see what’s possible for their future. 💙



Thank You To Our Partners:
Rise Up Academy, GEAR UP South Bend, IGY LLC, South Bend Community School Corporation, Rising Impact Consulting

Message for Our Parents

Parents we had an amazing week one with the kick off of our Line of Sight program at Rise Up Academy, remember, you are the most important voice in your child’s life. As your student goes through our leadership program over the next 10 weeks, we encourage you to continue the conversation at home. Ask them what they learned, what stood out to them, and what dreams they are beginning to imagine for their future.

This program is designed to help students better understand who they are, recognize their strengths, and start thinking about the possibilities ahead. Your encouragement, your listening ear, and your support can make a powerful difference as they begin to discover their potential.

Remember, this journey doesn’t stop in the classroom. Some of the most meaningful moments happen around the kitchen table, through simple conversations that remind your child that their voice matters and their future is full of opportunity.

We are grateful to walk alongside your family in supporting the growth of our young leaders.

To learn more about programs and resources available for students and families, please visit:
www.IMPowerCenter.com