Westfield Area YMCA Hosts 19th Annual Achievers Banquet

The Westfield Area YMCA in collaboration with the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and Plainfield Area YMCA are hosting the 19th Annual Achievers Banquet on Thursday, June 1st from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm at the Westwood located at 438 North Avenue in Garwood.

This year’s Keynote speakers are Candace Kelley, JD, MS – “Why We Can’t Wait” and Essynce Moore – “Positive Peer Pressure.”

The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert and a Tricky Tray with many great items.

The Westfield Area Y Achievers is a mentoring and leadership program serving Union County high school students. Achievers are encouraged to develop to their fullest potential through community partnerships and leadership development programs. Achievers benefit from mentoring, college prep, tutoring and community service programs available a little or no cost thanks to the continued support of our community.

The Achievers program is funded in large part by the Annual Banquet. Funds raised by the banquet go directly to the program and scholarship, enabling youth to participate for little or no cost. Your support, whether by attending the banquet, placing a journal ad by Friday, May 19th or serving as an Adult Achiever will have a meaningful and lasting impact on one of your neighbors… right here in our community.

Please visit www.westfieldynj.org, contact Janice A. Carthens, Senior Director Member Services at (908) 233-2700 x227, jcarthens@westfieldynj.org or Nadya Lawrence, Achievers Coordinator at (908) 233-2700 x412, nlawrence@westfieldynj.org for advertising details on purchasing an ad in the Ad Journal, to purchase a ticket at the banquet, or to find out how to support the leaders of tomorrow.

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Visit westfieldynj.org to learn more about Westfield Area YMCA programs. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Pictured here: Keynote Speakers, Candace Kelley, JD, MS and Essynce Moore.