THANK YOU FOR A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR; OVER $125,000 RAISED!
2023 Greater Valley YMCA Community Gala: Step Into a World of Pure Imagination
Presented by
Saturday, November 11, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
The Centennial Catering & Conference Center in Center Valley, Pennsylvania
Please join us for a sweet evening supporting the Greater Valley YMCA's
Mission, Financial Assistance and Essential Community Service Programs.
This event will include our featured speakers:
Larry Holmes
Gala Keynote Speaker
Boxing Heavyweight World Champion
Former Y Kid
and
Hanna O'Reilly
Guest Speaker
Lehigh Valley Personality
Former Y Day Camp Counselor
Enjoy cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, an exciting live and online silent auction, mission impact moment, and the 2023 Association Advocate & Y Champion Awards Presentation acknowledging the support of community leaders:
Association Advocate Award Winner
Lehigh Valley Health Network, for continuous partnership support of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Y Champion Award Winners
Brosky Insurance Agency, for providing scholarships for at-risk youth to participate in programs, as well as supplying quality and affordable child care to families in need throughout Catasauqua, Northampton and the surrounding areas.
GOLD Credit Union, for supporting the Allentown Y's mission programs like the Warming Station, Healthy Kids Day, membership and Trunk or Treat, with investment and volunteerism.
Greater Easton Development Partnership, for years of collaboration, financial support, and shared visioning in Easton's West Ward neighborhood.
Martin Guitar & Co, for decades of partnership and support of Nazareth youth, families and active older adults, and well as investment in Nazareth's next generation through the 1918 Building Campaign.
Young Chiefs Group, Sponsors of the Richard O. Dietrich Memorial Fund, for providing Summer Day Camp and Teen Leaders Program scholarships to Bethlehem youth and teens..
Wind Gap Chevrolet, for sponsoring key Slate Belt community events like the Harry G Smith Memorial Golf Tournament, providing financial assistance to Slate Belt families in need, and helping the Y expand our community outreach programs.
Event Attire: Cocktail/Black Tie Optional
Enjoy entertainment provided by local, legendary DJ Rockin' Ramaley Company!
Schedule for the Evening
4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. VIP Hour with Larry Holmes (Exclusive for VIP Ticket Holders-Limited spots available)
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Registration and Cocktail Hour with Complimentary Wine/Beer & Cash Bar*
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program Begins
*Cash bar only, but ATM available in hotel lobby.
Indulge in our silent online auction from November 1 through November 11th, as well as a live auction at the event! Online Silent Auction to close Saturday 11/11 around 8:30pm.
Donate Now
Support the Y's Essential Community Programs
Your gift supports children, families and older adults throughout the Lehigh Valley with key programs like free community meals, child care, our Allentown Warming Station, and more!
The health and safety of our guests is always a top priority for the Greater Valley YMCA. If you are not feeling well, then we recommend you refrain from attending the Gala and watch the telecast from the comfort of your home. By purchasing a ticket to the Gala, you acknowledge the inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 or any other virus that exists in any public place where people are present.
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