The 2026 YMCA Gala, generously presented by Midland States Bank, will be held on Saturday, February 28, at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Tickets for this must-attend event are now on sale!
Since its inception, the Y’s signature fundraising event has raised nearly $1.8 million to benefit families within our community. Join us as we celebrate charitable giving at the YMCA by showcasing the Y’s impact in our community and the generous donors who help to make our mission come to life each and every day.
This elegant evening will include:
🌟A cocktail hour, dinner, and open bar
🌟Silent and Live auctions
🌟Raise the Paddle giving opportunities
🌟Wine Pull and Heads or Tails raffles
🌟Live entertainment and dancing
Funds raised from this year’s event will benefit the YMCA Mission Strong Fund, helping to ensure that no one is turned away from the Y due to the inability to pay.
PURCHASE GALA TICKETS TODAY:
https://www.jolietymca.org/blog/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-2026-ymca-gala/
INSPIRING GENEROSITY
At this year’s Gala, the Y will also present the C.W. and J.L. Avery Philanthropic Award to Paul E. Gantzert in recognition of his generous and inspiring charitable support of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA.
LEARN MORE
For more details about remaining sponsorship opportunities, or to purchase cash raffle/toast of the town raffle tickets, visit our event headquarters.
If you have questions about the YMCA Gala, please contact:
EVENT INFORMATION
Dori Fugate
Volunteer and Special Events Director
Email:
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Phone: (815) 782-0502
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Donnie Chestnutt
Mission Advancement Director
Email:
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Phone: (815) 782-0800
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