15th Annual John R. Blossman Humanitarian Award and Charity Banquet

Our 2024 John R. Blossman Humanitarian exemplifies John R. Blossman’s legacy of putting his fellow man first. All who knew John felt his deep love for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Much of his life was spent in service to organizations that positively impacted the lives of others.

Our YMCA, like Mr. Blossman, is dedicated to serving children and families across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In 2024, more families are struggling to make ends meet as gas and food prices continue to rise.

We need your support now more than ever to ensure that all can benefit from the Y. We invite you to review the sponsorship opportunities for our John R. Blossman YMCA Humanitarian Award & Charity Banquet.

Your support enables our Y to continue its commitment to nurturing the potential of youth, improving community health and wellbeing and supporting our neighbors in need.

On behalf of the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA, we thank you for your consideration. The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is a 501(c)3 charitable not-for-profit. organization Your sponsorship makes a difference across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Children, families, and adults benefit from the Y’s Open Doors Scholarship Program.

With your help, children learn how to be safe around water through Safety Around Water education and swim lessons. Preschoolers are prepared to enter kindergarten successfully. School-age youth develop positive character and receive educational support. Teens and young adults gain employment skills. Individuals with chronic health diseases like Parkinson’s and high blood pressure improve their health. Families and community members are connected, creating a more positive and supportive community. People of all ages and life stages are empowered to live healthier lives.

Please feel free to email Deven Matthews at dmatthews@mgcymca.org or call him at 228.875.5050 for more information and to secure your sponsorship of this event.