Old Colony YMCA sets fund-raising record in support of area families
Nov 14, 2022
From left, Tom Rogers, Old Colony YMCA Volunteer Board Member and Gala Auctioneer; and Levan Reid of WBZ-TV and host of the event. The pair helped to auction off a basketball signed by the 2021-2022 Boston Celtics, among other items. Photos courtesy: The Event Shooter/Bryan Trench
Chrissy Rivers, YMCA Volunteer and Inclusion Advocate, was the keynote testimonial speaker and spoke about her experience as a mother to children with differing abilities and how the Y plays an important role.
Old Colony YMCA hosted its annual Rise Up Gala in person on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Quincy Marriott to celebrate 50 years of social service work conducted by the Old Colony YMCA community.
The event raised more than $830,000, the highest of any single event in the organization’s history. Proceeds will assist Old Colony YMCA in providing critical services to children and families throughout the region regardless of their financial or life circumstances.
This year focused on supporting programs for children with differing abilities, families experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, summer camp, education, and mental health.
The Rise Up Gala was hosted by Levan Reid of WBZ-TV. Tom Rogers, Chair of Middleboro YMCA’s Board of Governors, hosted a successful auction to end the night.
David and Karen Howe of the Derenzo Charitable Foundation received the Leadership Award, and Arbella Insurance Foundation/Arbella Insurance Group received the Call to Action Award.
Old Colony YMCA’s CEO Vincent Marturano recognized the honorees, sponsors, volunteers, staff and community that continue to support the organization.
