{"id":195335,"date":"2025-07-29T20:52:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T01:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=195335"},"modified":"2025-07-29T20:52:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T01:52:06","slug":"gala-fundraiser-to-benefit-ywca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2025\/07\/29\/gala-fundraiser-to-benefit-ywca\/","title":{"rendered":"Gala fundraiser to benefit YWCA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>VW independent staff\/submitted information<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The YWCA of Van Wert County has announced plans for its upcoming gala fundraiser to be held on Saturday, September 27, at the Wassenberg Art Center. The evening promises an unforgettable experience of entertainment, celebration, and charity &#8211; all in support of the YWCA\u2019s capital campaign to build a new facility.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/on-a-mission-logo-stacked-copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195337\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The event will kick off at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed by live entertainment from 7-10 p.m. featuring the Cleveland Keys Dueling Pianos, a high-energy musical duo known for their engaging and interactive performances. More information about the performers is available at www.clekeys.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the entertainment, guests will enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A silent auction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A permanent jewelry booth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy appetizers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A cash bar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 1, and are expected to sell quickly. Community members, supporters, and businesses are encouraged to attend and show their support for the YWCA\u2019s vision. Tickets can be purchased at <a href=\"http:\/\/ywcavanwertcounty.betterworld.org\/events\/ywca-gala\">http:\/\/ywcavanwertcounty.betterworld.org\/events\/ywca-gala<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to bring the community together for a night of music, connection, and impact,\u201d said Kimberly Laudick, President\/CEO of the YWCA of Van Wert County. \u201cThis event is more than just a fundraiser, it\u2019s a celebration of the future we\u2019re building together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All proceeds from the Gala will directly support the YWCA\u2019s capital campaign to construct a new, state-of-the-art facility. The project will ensure that the YWCA can continue to provide essential services and empower women, men and children in Van Wert County for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The YWCA is partially funded by The United Way of Van Wert County and the Van Wert County Foudation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VW independent staff\/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County has announced plans for its upcoming gala fundraiser to be held on Saturday, September 27, at the Wassenberg Art Center. The evening promises an unforgettable experience of entertainment, celebration, and charity &#8211; all in support of the YWCA\u2019s capital campaign to build a new facility. 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