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Y-Haven Program Benefit Takes Partiers Through "Steps & Stages"
The seventh annual Y-Haven Benefit, “Steps & Stages,” packed party-going revelers into the Cleveland Public Theatre on Detroit Avenue on Cleveland’s near west side.
The Saturday, November 10 event raised much needed funds for Y-Haven, a comprehensive transitional housing program designed to help homeless men achieve independence.
Y-Haven began on Cleveland’s near west side in 1991, and has since mushroomed into three programs, all headquartered at 6001 Woodland Avenue. Y-Haven can serve up to 133 homeless men for up to two years
As a program of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, Y-Haven is a living example of the YMCA mission, which in action works to promote the balanced development of spirit, mind and body, while at the same time strengthening the most fragile in the Greater Cleveland community, the homeless.
Guests feasted on heavy hors d’oeuvres, participated in a silent auction, and then had the chance to view an original play produced by Y-Haven residents, reflecting their transitional journey.
The yearly gala was spearheaded by Y-Haven Executive Director Chip Joseph.
Faces in the crowd: Glenn Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, and wife, Mary Carson, Chair of the Department of Communications at Milwaukee’s Cardinal Stritch University; Judge Carolyn Friedland, James Wolf; Judith Ross, with the Cleveland Public Theatre; Kate Ryan, Kate Hubben, Bob Calsin, and Terry G. Luria.
Also, Rosemary Creeden, Art Thomas, Mark Buxton, Bede Littman, Howard Groedel, Bret Williams, and Alan and Beverly Israel.