Fall Fling 2026

An Evening to Remember… A Purpose to Embrace

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, friends, families, community leaders, and compassionate neighbors will gather at the beautiful Bryn Du Fieldhouse in Granville for an unforgettable evening benefiting St. Vincent Haven.

The Fall Fling is more than a dinner and auction. It is a celebration of recovery, restoration, dignity, and hope.

Every ticket purchased, every sponsorship secured, every auction bid placed, and every gift shared directly supports the mission of St. Vincent Haven: walking beside men experiencing homelessness and addiction as they rebuild their lives through recovery, accountability, employment, faith, and community.

For many of the men who arrive at the Haven, life has been marked by loss, trauma, broken relationships, addiction, and hopelessness. Yet every day at the Haven, we witness something extraordinary: lives changing.

Men rediscover purpose. Families reconnect. Fathers return home. Workers regain stability. Faith is renewed. Hope rises again.

This year’s Fall Fling will feature:

A welcoming reception
Dinner with friends and supporters of the Haven
Inspiring stories of transformation
Exciting live auction experiences
Opportunities to directly impact the lives of the men we serve

Featuring Keynote Speaker Ben Shirley

Guests will hear from keynote speaker Ben Shirley, whose powerful presentation, A Composer’s Rise from Homelessness, is a moving testimony of perseverance, creativity, and redemption.

Ben’s journey from homelessness to becoming a successful composer and speaker reflects the very heart of the Haven’s mission: that circumstances do not define a person’s future. Through honesty, resilience, and hope, Ben inspires audiences to believe that restoration is always possible.

Honoring Our Haven Heroes

During this special evening, St. Vincent Haven will proudly honor Dr. Michael and Mrs. Ruth Campolo and Mr. John Urban as our 2026 Haven Heroes in recognition of their extraordinary compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to serving those in need.

Their dedication to the mission of the Haven has touched countless lives and strengthened our community in meaningful and lasting ways. We are grateful for their example of service, generosity, and hope.

Guests will also hear firsthand stories from individuals whose lives have been transformed through the Haven’s program. Stories like Erik’s — a graduate who once described himself as “The CEO of his Own Disasters,” but who today is thriving in sobriety, working, growing, and giving back after finding healing and support at the Haven.

The evening is designed not only to raise funds, but to remind our community that recovery is possible and that no one is beyond redemption.

Event Details

Fall Fling 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Bryn Du Fieldhouse
537 Jones Road
Granville, Ohio 43023

Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.

Reception • Dinner • Live Auction

Whether you attend, sponsor, donate, or share this event with others, you become part of the mission. You help provide shelter, recovery support, life skills, mentoring, and the daily encouragement needed for men to reclaim their futures.

Join us for an evening filled with compassion, community, and purpose.

Together, we are building more than recovery.
We are building home, hope, and healing.

St. Vincent Haven Fall Fling

2026 Haven Heroes are Dr. Michael Campolo and Mrs. Ruth Campolo and Mr. John Urban