The Gateway Family YMCA Y We Care: Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser

The Y We Care: Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser will be held on November 1, 2023 to support The Gateway Family YMCA Financial Assistance. Doors open at 5pm for the Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser at Galloping Hill Caterers, 1085 Galloping Hill Road, Union. This fundraiser will directly support The Gateway Family YMCA’s Annual Campaign, providing financial assistance to the local community. The Columbia Bank Foundation is the Grand Sponsor for the Y We Care: Tricky Tray Auction in 2023.

Entry Tickets for the Tricky Tray Fundraiser are $50 and include a Grand Cocktail Hour, Open Bar and one sheet of small basket tickets ($10 value). To purchase tickets in support of The Gateway Family YMCA, visit the Elizabeth Branch - 135 Madison Avenue, Elizabeth, Five Points Branch - 201 Tucker Avenue, Union, Wellness Center Branch - 1000 Galloping Hill Rd, Union or Rahway Branch - 1564 Irving Street, Rahway or online at Eventbrite. Entry tickets must be purchased in advance and are sold on a first come, first serve basis.

Also being held at the fundraising event on November 1st will be a 50/50 Drawing and a Grand Prize. Quality themed gift baskets include vacation package, sports tickets, designer purses, family experiences and gift cards. Local, regional, and national vendors have also provided donations in support of The Gateway Family YMCA. For additional information, visit https://tgfymca.org/events/y-we-care-2023/

“At The Gateway Family YMCA, we work with donors and volunteers to take on the challenges that shape our community’s future. Funds raised allow us to directly support those in the community in need, while providing a fun event out with amazing prizes,” stated Melynda A. Disla, President and CEO, The Gateway Family YMCA. “Through Annual Campaign donations and fundraising events, we ensure that everyone in the community has access to vital programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.”

Sponsors of the fundraising event include the Merck Foundation, RWJ Rahway, BCB Bank, Elberon Development Group, Coldstone Union, Industrial Building Group, Northfield Bank, City Fire and Statewide Sanitation Services. For information on sponsorship opportunities, visit www.tgfymca.org/sponsorships

Donations and baskets include items from the Garden Restaurant, Spa at Little River, Let’s Roam, EGGLRock Nutrition, Garden State Therapy, Costco, Nautica, Michael Kohr’s, NY Giants, Rutgers University, Kate Spade, Harry’s Smokin’ BBQ, Progressive Physical Therapy, Philadelphia Rock Gyms, Cape May Winery, Versi Vino Wine Bar & Kitchen, Real’s Tours NYC, Once Upon a Book Club, Aicha’s Professional Hair, Paycor, F&P Management Services, Suji Donnelly Photography, Wawa, Grand Ole Opry, Chevy’s Fresh Mex, Applebees, Moonpads, Wander Wet Bag, Escapology, Papermill Playhouse, Vivid Stage, Picaboo, Wind Creek Chop House, Vera Bradley, Beauty Spa and more.

The YMCA is accepting donations of new items, baskets and photo frames at all branches in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union.

The Gateway Family YMCA, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, health and community service organization of caring staff and volunteers dedicated to strengthening community and stands For Youth Development, For Healthy Living and For Social Responsibility. The Gateway Family YMCA impacts the community by providing quality services to people of all ages, races, faith or incomes.

To learn more about supporting the Y’s cause, visit www.tgfymca.org/donate. For more information about The Gateway Family YMCA, contact the Elizabeth Branch at 908-355-9622, Five Points Branch 908-688-9622, Rahway Branch 732-388-0057 or Wellness Center Branch 908-349-9622.