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Thank You for Your Incredible Interest
in the Compassion in Action Gala

 

We are thrilled by the overwhelming response from our community and are excited to welcome a full room of YMCA supporters for an inspiring evening of connection, impact, and celebration. Although registration has reached capacity, we invite you to contact Sarah Homan to join the waitlist should seats become available.

Friends Laughing at YMCA Donor Gala

Empowering Communities and Celebrating Impact

Be a part of this special fundraising event where YMCA supporters gather together for a night of inspiration and community. Hear powerful stories of lives changed, enjoy a meaningful evening with friends and colleagues, and help raise essential funds so every child, teen, and family can thrive.

Date & Time: Friday, November 6, 2026 – 6 pm
Location: LeMay - America’s Car Museum

Why Compassion Matters

Support a healthy future for all.

 

These are just a few of the thousands of stories made possible by donor support. As we look at the needs of our community, we do so with urgency and ambition. Across Pierce and Kitsap Counties, too many people are facing complex and personal challenges, and our Y is showing up with real solutions.

 

View the Y's Impact

 

Every Dollar Raised Makes a Real Difference

Your participation helps us continue this life-changing work.

130,000+ 117+ 104+ 91+ 78+ 65+ 52+ 39+ 26+ 13+ 0+

members served.

A TRX class poses for the camera

69,500+ 62.6+ 55.6+ 48.7+ 41.7+ 34.8+ 27.8+ 20.9+ 13.9+ 7+ 0+

youth served.

YMCA Summer Camper High Fives

15,600+ 14+ 12.5+ 10.9+ 9.4+ 7.8+ 6.2+ 4.7+ 3.1+ 1.6+ 0+

individuals received financial assistance.

YMCA Summer Camp Counselor Posing with Campers

$2.5 million $2.3 million $2 million $1.8 million $1.5 million $1.3 million $1 million $0.8 million $0.5 million $0.3 million $0 million

raised for financial assistance.

Absher Donation to YMCA Center for Community Impact

$3.7 million $3.3 million $3 million $2.6 million $2.2 million $1.9 million $1.5 million $1.1 million $0.7 million $0.4 million $0 million

provided in financial assistance.

Three OEE Students in the forest

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Child Care participants received financial assistance.

YMCA Child Care Big Smile at Table

Get Involved

Give Support Now

Unable to attend? You can still be a part of the Y’s impact. Your gift today helps provide access to programs, services, and support for people across Pierce and Kitsap Counties.
 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with us to create lasting change. Gala sponsorships help expand the reach of the Y’s mission and connect your organization with a community of people committed to building a stronger future.

 

 

Thank You To Our Partners

We are grateful to the generous sponsors who make the Compassion in Action Gala possible. Your support helps advance the Y’s mission and ensures more children, families, and neighbors across Pierce and Kitsap Counties can access programs, resources, and opportunities that help them thrive.

Champion Sponsor

Friends of Pearl Street Family YMCA

Advocate Sponsor

Hemley's Septic

Empowerment Sponsors

BCRA, Inc.

Buchalter

Dickson Froholich Phillips Burgess

Konvex Wealth

Morgan Stanley

Targa Real Estate Services, Inc