Great Futures Celebration

Join us at Lehigh Country Club on Thursday, November 6, 2025 — 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

(including a brief program at 6:15 PM)

Enjoy an inspiring evening of cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, and food stations, along with a silent auction featuring exclusive experiences, getaways, and one-of-a-kind items—all to support the bright futures our Club members are building every day.

About the Event

The Great Futures Celebration, hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown, is more than an evening out—it’s a community tradition that reminds us that Great Futures Start Here. Rooted in the Club’s mission, the event brings together friends, neighbors, and supporters who believe in creating opportunity and hope for the young people of Allentown.

Guests will enjoy delicious food, great conversation, (very) spirited bidding at our silent auction, and the joy of knowing that their presence directly fuels opportunities for the kids that need us most. Together, we’ll celebrate the spirit of our community and the promise of our youth.

Purpose of the Event

All proceeds from the Great Futures Celebration directly sustain programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown that make a lasting difference in young lives. From academic support and leadership development to sports, arts, and career readiness, the Club provides safe spaces, caring mentors, and life-changing experiences.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. This evening is a chance to invest in that mission —and to witness the impact it has on the youth we serve every day.

A Special Program

The evening is centered on connection and celebration, so, our program will be brief. Guests will hear inspiring remarks from one of our Club kids/alum, our Chief Executive Officer, Katarah Jordan, and honoree Elizabeth R. Ortiz. We will highlight the transformative work of the Boys & Girls Club and the bright futures being built right here in Allentown.

Honoring Elizabeth R. Ortiz, Ph.D. & Our Club Kids

This year’s Celebration holds special significance as we honor Elizabeth R. Ortiz, Ph.D. for her commitment to the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown and her dedication to the youth of our city. Dr. Ortiz has been an advocate and mentor, helping to ensure that every child who walks through our doors has the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

In recognizing Dr. Ortiz, we also celebrate the collective spirit of community she represents and the belief that when we invest in our young people, we are all better for it.

But more than anything, this evening is dedicated to our Club kids and we hope you will join us!

Sponsorship Opportunities

We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities for community members and organizations to make an impact! Have questions or don't see an option that works? Please reach out to kbest@bgcallentown.org.

Prefer to Pay by Check?

You can fill out our sponsorship/ticket form and mail checks made out to Boys & Girls Club of Allentown to 720 N. Sixth Street, Allentown, PA 18102.

Great Futures Celebration

By Boys and Girls Club of Allentown

Great Futures Celebration

Join us at Lehigh Country Club on Nov. 6th!