Dancing with the Y Stars

YMCA-Dancing-with-the-Stars-2012The Valparaiso YMCA has been given an incredible opportunity. Through the generosity of the Urschel family, all monies raised for the YMCA Promises Kept Capital Campaign through December 31, 2012 will be matched, up to $1,500,000!!

The Valparaiso Y has become the “heart” of Valparaiso. It boasts hundreds of youth development and healthy fitness programs for its 15,000+ members-an amazing number in a town of 30,000! The YMCA has ten classrooms for preschool and toddler care, as well as before and after school care serving over 350 children each week. In addition to childcare, over 1100 families, children and disabled adults receive free or subsidized memberships. The YMCA adds so much to our community-just imagine the possibilities the YMCA could offer Valparaiso if we join together and raise $1,500,000 to earn a total of $3,000,000 for the YMCA?

Knowing this, a group of women who are dedicated to the YMCA have banded together as the "Women of the Y" to organize a fundraiser, “Dancing with the Y Stars,” on August 25, 2012. Local “celebrities” will take dance lessons and gather votes. The mirrored ball trophy will be awarded to one deserving couple based on a combination of the number of votes (money raised) and judges scores. While the dancing will provide the entertainment for the evening, the event will be much more. Great food catered by Bistro 157, drinks, and a silent auction will add to the fun. We are thrilled to have bmo Harris Bank as a major sponsor of the event.

This event will involve the entire community working together to “make the match,” so please join us on Saturday, August 25th!