09/12/2026
✨ What a night of Impact! ✨
On Thursday evening, the YMCA of East Tennessee came together for our 2nd Annual Evening of Impact Gala — a special evening dedicated to celebrating the incredible impact of the East Tennessee Y and the communities we serve. 💙
With a dazzling 1920s-inspired theme, the evening was filled with laughter, connection, celebration, and a powerful reminder of what happens when we come together for our community. From the moment guests arrived, it was clear that this was more than a gala — it was a celebration of people coming together to make a difference.
And the impact will continue long after the evening ends. Proceeds from the gala support the YMCA’s Annual Campaign, helping ensure that children, families, and individuals throughout East Tennessee have access to programs, resources, and opportunities that strengthen spirit, mind, and body.
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made this unforgettable evening possible — to our guests who showed up and celebrated with us, our incredible volunteers and staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, and everyone who donated auction items, shared their talents, gave their time, or contributed in any way to make this event a success. ❤️
Your generosity, energy, and belief in the Y are what make our work possible.
🥂 Here’s to community. Connection. Generosity. Impact.
And to all the incredible things we can accomplish when we come together.
Thank you for being part of the Impact!
📸 More photos from this incredible evening are coming soon — stay tuned!