What is the Annual Dinner?
The Annual Dinner Meeting is a time-honored YMCA tradition that brings together members, staff, volunteers, and our broader community to reflect, celebrate, and look ahead. It’s more than a dinner – it’s a moment to honor our shared purpose and progress.
This Year’s Theme is: Shine Together: A Night of Impact
Why It Matters
Reflect on Our Mission in Action
Together, we’ll highlight the work your YMCA has done over the past year to strengthen our community — through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This is where you see our mission come to life.
Recognize the People Who Make It Happen
This gathering is a chance to recognize the incredible dedication of our members, staff, partners, and volunteers. We’ll honor those who’ve gone above and beyond to advance our cause.
Share in Shaping Our Future
The Y belongs to the community — and so does our future. Attendees will hear about upcoming goals and initiatives and have a voice in the direction we take together.
Why You Should Attend
Because you’re a vital part of the Y family — whether you’re a member, supporter, staff member, volunteer, or community partner. This evening is about connection, community, and co-creating a better tomorrow. You’ll leave feeling inspired, informed, and energized to continue building a stronger, more inclusive community — side by side.
Our Annual Dinner Meeting is COMPLIMENTARY for all guests!
Annual Dinner Meeting
The Annual Dinner Meeting: A Meaningful Tradition That Unites Our YMCA Family Around Shared Purpose
The YMCA Annual Dinner Meeting is a time-honored tradition that unites YMCAs across the country in celebration of community impact, service, and shared values. Rooted in the belief that lasting change happens through strong relationships, this gathering is an essential part of the Y’s commitment to transparency, recognition, and forward momentum. It’s a moment to reflect on the mission, honor those who exemplify it, and bring together members, volunteers, staff, and supporters to reaffirm our collective dedication to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. More than a meeting—it’s a celebration of purpose.
Dissolve Mental Health Crisis in Youth
Adaptive Swim
Inspire Youth to Thrive
Social Responsibility
Community Impact
Healthy Development
Ways To Give
The campaign is about more than just raising money. It is about the life changing impact that the YMCA provides by opening doors to those in need. The child who gains confidence through learning opportunities, the active older adult who is no longer isolated and is living a healthy and active lifestyle, a family given opportunities to spend quality time together and so many more. The stories of those who are impacted by the Y have the power to unite and inspire.
Does your company have a matching gifts program?
Many corporations will match your charitable donation to organizations like the Y. Check with your company administrator to see if they participate. If so, send the required forms to the Y, Attn: Robb Elko, Financial Development.
Thank you for considering a gift to the Lakeland Hills YMCA. Your support of our work enables us to do more and to make a deep and lasting impact in our community. The Lakeland Hills YMCA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit social services organization dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Your Support enables our community’s success.
When you include the Lakeland Hills YMCA in your estate plan, your generosity brings about meaningful change. These past years have proven that we need to remain strong and continuously able to adapt to changing circumstances for decades to come, and strengthening the Y’s endowment funds is critical to that success.
Thank You For Your Support
Thanks to generous donors, we are able to fulfill our mission by raising money for direct financial assistance for families in need. One hundred percent of all dollars donated are invested into programs serving children and families in our community.
These programs, and your support, are vital to our community’s success. By working together, we can make a lasting impact on our area and ensure meaningful change that strengthens our community.
If you have any questions about ways to give to the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, please contact: Katie Burke at Katieb@lhymca.com
