Y We Care: Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser

The Y We Care: Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser will be held on November 6, 2024 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. Statewide Sanitation Services is the Grand Sponsor for the Y We Care: Tricky Tray Auction in 2024.

Entry Tickets for the Tricky Tray Fundraiser are $60 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 6th will be a 50/50 Drawing and a Grand Prize of $1,500 in gift cards. 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 www.tgfymca.org/events

“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 evening with great company and amazing prizes,” stated Melynda A. Disla, President and CEO, The Gateway Family YMCA. “Annual Campaign donations and fundraising events 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 Elberon Development Group, Industrial Building Group, High Power Electrical, The Biber Partnership AIA, Bederson LLC, BCB Bank, James T. Schaefer Gardens, Thomas A. Ehrhardt Gardens, and the Northfield Bank Foundation. For information on sponsorship opportunities, visit www.tgfymca.org/sponsorships

Donations and baskets include items from the NY Jets, Kendra Scott, NY Giants, Rutgers University, Travel Set Go, George Street Playhouse, Tac Ops Laser Tag, Humdingers, Turning Point Restaurant, Harry’s Smokin’ BBQ, Cape May Winery, Versi Vino Wine Bar & Kitchen, Real’s Tours NYC, Michelino’s Pizzaria & Restaurant, Vivid Stage, Wegmans, Grenville Inn, Bark Box, D’Italia Restaurant, National Comedy Center, Beat the Bomb, Lucy Desi Museum, Applebees and more. Premium Prizes include Toyota Suite Club NY Giants Tickets and a Resort Vacation Stay.

The YMCA is still 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.