Y We Care: Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser to Support YMCA

The Y We Care: Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser will be held on May 8, 2019 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.

Entry Tickets for the Tricky Tray Fundraiser are $45 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. Entry tickets must be purchased in advance and are sold on a first come, first serve basis at the YMCA or online at http://tgfymca.org/node/906

Also being held at the fundraising event on May 8th will be a 50/50 Drawing and a Grand Prize including $1,000 Gift Card. Quality themed gift baskets include a vacation, sports tickets, television, Keurig, Disney and gift cards. Local vendors have also provided donations in support of The Gateway Family YMCA.

"Every day the YMCA works with donors and volunteers to take on the challenges that shape our community's future. This fundraiser will allow us to directly support those in the community in need and provide a fun night out with great prizes," stated Krystal R. Canady, CEO. "Annual Campaign donations help to ensure that everyone in the community has access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility," added Melynda A. Mileski, EVP/COO.

The Gateway Family YMCA, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, health and community service organization of caring staff and volunteers dedicated to strengthening the foundations of 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. 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.