The excitement in the air is palpable with the return of the Lake County YMCA Dream House fundraiser in 2024
By Kelli Comer
After five years, the Lake County YMCA Dream House will be making its long-awaited return in 2024. A dream team collaboration between builders and designers, a custom home will be built from the ground up and given away to one lucky winner in the summer of 2024.
Thanks to the generosity of Classic Chevrolet in Mentor and the Chevy Network of Dealers, the YMCA was able to keep the fundraiser alive for the past four years through giving away a brand-new car.
“The Dream Car fundraiser was critical the past four years in raising funds for programs at the YMCA that support the surrounding Lake County community,” Lake County YMCA Director of Marketing and Communications Kelly Penzenik says. “Classic Chevrolet and the Chevy Network of Dealers supported us every step of the way. We are so grateful for their support and the support of the many ticket purchasers who believed in us and our mission for the past four years.”
In addition to the Dream House giveaway, the YMCA will be giving away a brand-new 2024 Chevrolet, once again contributed by their longtime friends over at Classic Chevrolet and the Chevy Network of Dealers.
“The Lake County YMCA is one of the area’s largest nonprofits working to better our community and we value the support of Classic Chevy and the Chevy Network during this time of growth and opportunity to serve,” YMCA CEO Dick Bennett says. “These two organizations have supported us for many years and truly understand the impact we make together in the communities we serve. We are so appreciative.”
The Lake County YMCA has been known around Northeast Ohio for its annual Dream House fundraiser. Known as a summer “hot list” event, the YMCA has invited tens of thousands of visitors to tour the house through the years.
The 2024 Dream House will be located in a new development off of Route 84, Andrews Ridge in Willoughby. The Lake County YMCA will be partnering with ProBuilt Homes, the builder of the 2019 Dream House, to construct next year’s home.
“George and his team over at ProBuilt were immediately behind the project the moment we approached them with the thought. George has been a longtime supporter of the Lake County YMCA and understands the importance of raising these funds. George’s passion to get this project underway makes him the perfect partner to come back with a real bang,” Kelly says.
Typically, Dream House tickets don’t go on sale until spring, however, the Lake County YMCA has had some time to think about the project a bit differently.
“We are excited to get this project started. We are starting the planning for the 2024 house a lot earlier than we have done in years past,” Kelly notes. “This has allowed us to plan for special ticket events, so make sure to stay connected with us to find out more. Who wouldn’t love a stocking full of Dream House tickets?”
You can follow the progress of the project by connecting with the Lake County YMCA through their social channels or by visiting LakeCountyYMCA.org.