Fifth and sixth grade girls in the YWTeens program at the Corpus Christi YWCA will benefit from money raised at this year’s Yuletide Luncheon and Market. Courtesy Photo
Proceeds from the YWCA’s annual Yuletide Luncheon and Market Nov. 6 will benefit the YWTeens program. Around 470 guests are expected for the luncheon and market from 10 to 1 p.m. The market will then open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. for early holiday shopping. The YWCA of Corpus Christi expects to raise about $100,000 at this year’s event.
The Yuletide market is in its 25th year. Proceeds benefit a different Y program each year. YWTeens serves around 1,500 fifth and sixth grade girls in Title 1 schools, teaching daily life lessons about pregnancy, bullying, drugs and peer pressure, said Gary Zacher, development coordinator for the YWCA.
The luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 Harbor Drive. Inspirational speaker Courtney Clark, who has survived two bouts of cancer, is known for her insight into how to handle change.
A silent auction for luncheon guests further expands the early holiday shopping opportunities, along with a “Dine Around Town” raffle.
Those not able to attend the luncheon or market, can still help by becoming an event sponsor, Zacher said. Sponsors can donate at four levels: sapphire at $2,500 which includes pre-event advertising recognition; table sponsor at $1,250, which includes 10 reserved seats; ruby at $500 for four reserved seats; and amethyst at $250 for two reserved seats. All sponsorships include names on the sponsor board. Individual luncheon tickets are $75 each.
Proceeds from next year’s Yuletide Luncheon and Market will be split between all of the YWCA’s programs, said Zacher.
