The Lock Haven YMCA serves the needs of people in the Greater Lock Haven area and throughout Clinton County in many different ways. Like any non-profit organization, it relies heavily on the public’s fundraising support. One unique way that the Lock Haven YMCA raises these funds is through its “Black and White Ball.”
The “Black and White Ball” is a formal fundraising event supporting the Lock Haven Branch YMCA Annual Campaign. The evening will combine fun and philanthropy, including appetizers, a full cash bar, dinner, raffles, a silent auction, live auction, games, and dancing. It will take place at the Durrwachter Conference Center, 10 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven, on Saturday, March 1st.
The Annual Campaign is the largest fundraising event for the YMCA, raising money to support its community-benefit programs and initiatives.
Community support is integral in helping the Y continue its commitment to providing quality programs to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Y officials say you benefit from having a strong Y in your community. When you give to the Y, you provide children, teens, adults, and families in the community the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Without the financial support of their donors through the annual campaign, they could not fulfill their Y mission.
The Lock Haven Branch includes programs such as the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA cancer survivor program, youth backpack food program, scholarships, and more.
“Our Y vision: We will strengthen our community by addressing service area needs through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility,” said Sara Phillips, Senior Program for the Lock Haven YMCA.
The Ball proceeds directly support the LIVESTRONG® program. This evidence-based initiative empowers adult cancer survivors to regain their health and well-being after a diagnosis, providing them with essential resources at no cost, including a complimentary YMCA membership for participants and their families. Join them in supporting this vital community effort and learn more about the program.
The Backpack program is a vital initiative that provides essential support to more than 500 kids in the community. Each week, they assemble bags filled with non-perishable food items to ensure that kids in the community have nourishment over the weekend. This program exemplifies the Lock Haven Y’s commitment to social responsibility and highlights the importance of community involvement in addressing food insecurity. Together, they can continue to make a significant impact.
“The Lock Haven Y is community-based and believes that its programs and services should be available to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. Funds for this assistance come from the generous support of those who give to our Annual Campaign. Assistance is available for membership, senior programs, early childcare education, swim lessons, youth sports, camp, after-school care, and many other programs the Y offers. Eligibility for assistance and the amount of the support given is determined individually,” concluded Phillips.
If you would like to attend the Black & White Ball and help support the Lock Haven YMCA, you must purchase tickets in advance. You can find the link on their Facebook page, or contact the Lock Haven Branch YMCA. Tickets are $75 for singles, $150 for couples, or full tables can also be purchased for $550. Please reach out to Beth Bartlett for more details at 570-748-6727 ext. 808.
Your ticket will include appetizers, buffet dinner and dessert. In addition to the cash bar, there will be a photo booth, and music will be provide by DJ VId.
The Lock Haven YMCA would like to show their appreciation to their Title Sponsor UPMC, Diamond Sponsors Redmond’s Complete Comfort and Northwest Saving Bank, and Silver Sponsors RTG, PSECU, M&R Contracting, and JSSB.
