Soiree in the Strip

The Midwife Center's fourth annual Soiree in the Strip is Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the Heinz History Center! A celebration of Southwestern Pennsylvania's only licensed, freestanding birth center, Soiree in the Strip brings together local leaders, clients, and community to raise critical funds for The Midwife Center's programs and services.
Guests will enjoy a light dinner buffet, drinks, exclusive, after-hours access to museum exhibits, and a silent auction and raffle.
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5:30-7 PM - VIP Reception
Doors open at 5:30 PM for VIP guests to enjoy extra time exploring Heinz History Center. Join us for elevated hors d'oeuvres & exclusive exhibit tours throughout the reception.
7-8:30 PM - Main Event
Enjoy a light dinner buffet, desserts, trivia, and a silent auction and raffle. The brief program, auction, and raffle drawing will conclude by 8:30 PM.
8:30-9:30 PM - After Party
Keep the fun going and get extended after-hours exhibit access.
Soiree in the Strip raises critical funds for The Midwife Center's programs and services to ensure more people benefit from exceptional, client-centered care. Your support will ensure we can continue growing the neighborhood, one birth at a time, for generations to come. Learn more: https://midwifecenter.org/
Thank you to our VIP Host Committee!
Natalie Bencivenga, MSW, Chair
Christine Andrews
Theresa Brown
Tacy M. Byham, PH.D.
Lindsay Cashman
Verna Corey
Sharon F. DiPaolo
Daniel Edelstone
& Dodi Walker Gross
Karen Faulk
Kendall Gruidel
Chuck Hammel
County Executive Sara Innamorato
Max & Kate Louik
Representative La'Tasha D. Mayes
Eileen Minnock & Mark Prybyl
Cally Myhrum
Helena Nichols
Representative Lindsay Powell
Cathy Raphael
Ben & Amy Reuveni
Judy Ruszkowski
Rosemary Sassic-Mihalko, PharmD
Josh Slifkin
Betsy & Tom Teti
Ronald & Cindy Thomas
Suzan Ulrich & William Tafft
Bridgit Wolf
Thank you to our event sponsors!
IMPACT SPONSORS
Bird by Bird Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation
UPMC Health Plan
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
NEXT GENERATION SPONSOR
Nancy Bernstein & Robert Schoen
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPONSORS
Dollar Bank
Highmark Wholecare
WELLNESS WALK-IN FRIDAYS SPONSORS
Janice Anderson & Pat Downey
Natera
The Heinz Endowments
Bridgit Wolf
EDUCATE & INSPIRE SPONSORS
Vivian & Bill Benter
Byham Charitable Foundation
Verna Corey, ScD
Duolingo
Daniel Edelstone & Dodi Walker Gross
Dinnie Goldring
LAR Consulting
Max & Kate Louik
PITT OHIO
Reed Smith
St. Clair Health
CLIENT CARE SPONSORS
Adagio Health
Hieber's Pharmacy
Lynn A. Hyde
Cathy Raphael
Judy Ruszkowski & Ken Regal
Betsy & Tom Teti
Suzan Ulrich & William Taft in recognition of The George Washington University Midwifery Program
FRIENDS
Birth Doulas of Pittsburgh
Evergreen Facility Services
La Escuelita Arcoiris
McKamish
Rothschild Doyno Collaborative
Ruzomberka Holland Smith Inc. - Accountants & Consultants
Doug Stradley - Northwestern Mutual
Tudi
UPMC Rehabilitation Institute