23rd Annual Dinner & Auction
Gala/Party for Young Mens Christian Association of the University of IllinoisApr 13, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Our Annual Dinner & Auction Auction is the University YMCA's largest individual fundraiser, through which we hope to raise $40,000, a substantial portion of our fundraising revenue. This event includes a silent and live auction, as well as a program celebrating members of our community and the presentation of awards to distinguished students, alumni and volunteers. It is typically attended by 200-250 of our supporters, both locally and from around the country, and any item (s) will receive placement in our auction, as well as be profiled on our website, social media outreach, and auction booklet. Pre-event outreach can reach upwards of 10,000 individuals.
The University YMCA is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is the development of campus and community leaders committed to social justice, environmental protection, interfaith cooperation and global engagement by fostering dialogue, reflection and action. Through these values we are focused on leadership development and connecting communities through dialogue and action, and all students and community members are welcome here. Our 12 student organizations serve upwards of 1,000 students and our staff programs includes scholarships, emergency relief, immigrant services, workshops, and more. These programs rely on our support for resources, funding, event space, guidance and many other areas. This support helps to give developing young minds a space through which they can grow and pursue their interests, and it gives them a home.
As we are separate from the University of Illinois, and do not require membership fees, we are heavily reliant on the charitable giving of others. The success of our event, and our subsequent ability to provide a multitude of programming is due to the quality of the auction items we receive. All of our items are acquired through the generosity and donations of individuals and organizations.
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