Cake Gala 2026
Join us for The Beacon's largest fundraiser of the year: an evening of celebration, community, and the best cakes in central Iowa, all for women building lives they can hold.
Friday, November 6, 2026
Prairie Meadows, Altoona, Iowa
VIP and sponsor entry 6:00 p.m. · General admission 6:30 p.m.
Tickets, tables and sponsorships
$150
Individual ticket
$1,000
Table for eight
$65
Volunteer ticket
$1K–$20K
Sponsorships, with visibility, recognition, and VIP access
Why it matters
Every ticket, every cake, and every sponsorship helps women rebuild their lives through safe housing, recovery support, and a path to lasting stability.
Every graduate leaves with permanent housing, legal income, and at least $600 in savings. Cake Gala helps make that possible.
600
Guests we hope to welcome
$150K+
Our goal for the evening
Thank you, 2026 sponsors
Sponsorship questions? Email media@thebeacondm.org.
Capital Sponsor
Visionary Sponsor
Empower Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Ally Sponsors
In-Kind Partners
Thank you to every in-kind partner who helped make the evening possible.
Lend a hand
Volunteer tickets are $65. The Cake Gala Committee also meets from March through October to plan the silent auction, gift cards, cakes, and décor.
Volunteer with us →Can't make it?
Every gift supports the same women, whether or not you are in the room on November 6.
Donate today →
