The Clinton County Family YMCA released the details of its upcoming Annual Gala Event last week, encouraging the community and stakeholders to attend its first fundraising effort in almost 5 years.
The Annual Gala will be held on Friday, June 24, from 6-10 p.m. at the Silver Coin Event Center in Frankfort. Attendees will enjoy dinner, music, a silent auction, wine pull, and more activities to help raise money for the YMCA and its many programs. The YMCA will be offering childcare at the Y through their certified childcare staff for $25 per child, allowing attendees to know their children are going to receive dinner and a night full of activities while they enjoy the event.
“We are excited to share with the public, our donors, and prospective partners all of the hard work we have put in to better the Y and make sure it’s a long-lasting pillar in the Clinton County community,” said Pat Day, Board President. “Our new CEO, Stephanie Cooper, has already been a huge success in building relationships, restoring partnerships, and creating new programs at the Y, and we are excited for what else the future holds.”
The YMCA plans to share their updated plan for new programs and opportunities for members in the future, as well as outline the immense need the building itself has in order to last another 30 years.
“We are fighting an aging building every day,” said CEO Stephanie Cooper. “We have so many big hopes and dreams that will benefit our members and the community greatly, but we need assistance in ensuring our roof and structure can receive much-needed maintenance and renovation. We are applying for as many grants as we can to ensure future growth, but many are limited by restrictions on funding usage. We need individuals to come forward to believe in the strength of this center and what it can do for continuing to strengthen the community for all.”
The Annual Campaign for the Y in 2022 will officially kick off at the Gala, with the hopes of raising $150,000 to benefit YMCA growth plans as well as renovations inside, including locker rooms, weight room updates, and lobby renovation. In addition, a capital campaign will also go alongside the Annual Campaign, with $750,000 needed to replace the YMCA’s 30-year-old roof.
Tickets are $30 per attendee, and $225 per 8-person table. Tickets are available online through Eventbrite, the event is listed on Facebook, and local stakeholders will receive formal invitations in the mail. If someone would like to purchase in person, the Y will assist in ticket purchases at the front desk during their open hours.
If you would like to donate to the silent auction or wish to donate to the Annual Campaign, please reach out to CEO Stephanie Cooper at [email protected] or feel free to schedule a meeting with her to discuss unique opportunities for giving back to the YMCA and the Clinton County Community.