YMCA OF MEWSA ANNUAL DINNER

The YMCA's Annual Dinner was held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Pines Manor. It was a wonderful night honoring our Malinowski Award Winners (scan QR code below for video) and our honorees, Mike Lackland, the Edison Firefighters and The Marisa Tufaro Foundation.

Pinwheels bring back fond memories of childhood innocence and carefree days. In a world that is often filled with stress and anxiety, the pinwheel is a reminder that there is still beauty and joy to be found. It reminds us to take a step back and enjoy the simple things in life. And that childhood is a time to be enjoyed and savored. Support of the YMCA Annual Dinner helped many children, those that might live right next door, keep that childhood innocence. That carefree feeling of youth. Funds raised through the dinner, nearly $50,000, support our Annual Support Campaign which directly provides support to underserved families through financial and program assistance, safe and affordable child care services, health and wellness programs and camp for kids. Your dedication to the YMCA helps families and children embrace life to the fullest.

We were honored to celebrate the wonderful legacy of service exemplified in our award winners and delighted to be joined by so many board members, volunteers, staff, community partners, family and friends. It was a great night and we hope it inspired you to take a moment and treasure life through the eyes of a child playing with a pinwheel.

-ContributedbyLizBennett,DirectorofDevelopment