Circle of Friends Gala on Thursday evening at the Hard Rock Casino in Gary

GARY, Ind. (WNDU) – The Circle of Friends Gala will be held Thursday evening, October 24th at the Hard Rock Casino in Gary starting at 6 p.m

The annual event is a fundraiser for the YWCA of Northwest Indiana, an organization dedicated to empowering women, eliminating racism and promoting equality for all.

“The Circle of Friends Gala is a premier occasion that the community always looks forward to,” said YWCA of NWI Executive Director Caren Jones. “It’s a chance for us to celebrate the YWCA’s mission and raise funds to ensure programs and initiatives are in place for the communities we serve.”

The YWCA of Northwest Indiana provides a safe and clean environment in Gary's urban core and is home to a variety of health, educational, social and recreational programs. The organization helps bring the community together with healthy, enriching activities for the mind, body and spirit.

Funds raised for the Circle of Friends Gala will support programming and improvements to the facility, which is over 25 years old. Hard Rock Casino is a committed and repeat sponsor of this highly anticipated event. Attendees will enjoy dinner, dancing, raffles, live music and networking.

Tickets for the Circle of Friends Gala are available for purchase, and there are also numerous sponsorship opportunities at the 2024 YWCA Circle of Friends Gala.

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