Thanks to generous sponsors and community support, the Carmel Gala, Design Bright Futures, was a big success for the Carmel Youth Assistance Program (CYAP), which will receive more than $82,000 in donations from the sold-out event held on April 30 at Ritz Charles.
Carmel resident and former professional basketball player Scot Pollard emceed the evening’s festivities. (Photo provided by City of Carmel)
The Carmel Gala provided an evening of dinner, dancing, ring toss, bike and bling raffle, silent auction and dessert dash for attendees while raising valuable funds to benefit the private, non-profit CYAP organization. More than 300 people gathered to celebrate the work done by the organization in the past year and learn more about what is planned for the future.
The evening was emceed by Carmel resident and former professional basketball player Scot Pollard. Attendees watched a video generously produced in-kind by Adam Grubb Productions which highlighted the organization’s work in the city. The event also featured a silent auction and “Dessert Dash” where guests bid on sweets donated by bakeries and sweet shops around Carmel and nearby communities.
The Carmel Gala would not be possible without the support of the generous sponsors who are committed to the mission of Carmel Youth Assistance Program. A special thanks to the following supporters:
Jessica Kruckeberg takes a chance at the Ring Toss during the cocktail hour before dinner. (Photo provided by City of Carmel)
Gold Sponsors
- Adam Grubb Media
- City of Carmel
- NextGear Capital
Naming Sponsors
- Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral Home
- Carmel City Council
- Envoy, Inc.
- Krieg DeVault
- Northview Church
- Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C. – Indiana Adoption
- Somerset CPAs and Advisors
- The Estridge Family Foundation
- United Consulting
- Wallack Somers & Haas, P.C.
Media Sponsor
- Carmel Monthly
Photo provided by City of Carmel
About the Carmel Youth Assistance Program
CYAP was founded in 2015 to serve as an early intervention advocate for youth ages 3 to 17 throughout Carmel who are facing challenging life circumstances. Since its inception, CYAP has received more than 850 referrals in Carmel. CYAP is one of six organizations under the umbrella of the Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program, which was founded in 2009.
Each YAP has the same mission to serve their respective communities around the county including Fishers, Hamilton Heights, Noblesville, Sheridan and Westfield. CYAP’s Early Intervention Advocates work with local schools, police, fire, and other community leaders to accept referrals of youth and families in need. Advocates identify community resources available to these families such as food and clothing assistance, camp and recreational opportunities, mentor pairings, tutoring and counseling services.
If you would like to donate, volunteer or learn more about CYAP, go to youthassistance.org/carmel.