The YMCA of Silicon Valley's Red Triangle Dinner honors the incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to make a lasting impact on our community.
This past year, over 7,600 volunteers generously contributed countless hours and resources to promote healthy living and support our youth. Tonight, we celebrate outstanding adult and youth volunteers from all our Y locations. Congratulations to all our award honorees! We sincerely thank you for your unwavering commitment to the Y.
KATHY RIGGINS
2024 John D. Crummey Red Triangle Award Honoree
After an impactful career with the YMCA Kathy Riggins retired in 2016 as CEO of the YMCA of Silicon Valley. She often said, "It takes a team of visionary volunteers and exceptional staff to accomplish our dreams!" True to her words, Kathy immediately became an exemplary volunteer. She has since raised $750,000 for the Y's Community Campaign and now serves as Co-Chair of the $75 million campaign to build a new YMCA in Redwood City. Additionally, she is tri-chairing a multi-million-dollar effort to renovate the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA in Encinitas, where her YMCA journey first began.
Kathy's leadership as a volunteer is unparalleled, and we are proud to honor her with the John D. Crummey Red Triangle Award.
ARIAV MISRA
2024 Youth Changemaker Award Honoree
Ariav, as Chair of the Mt. Madonna YMCA Youth Board, enhanced our mission by launching the YMCA Youth Ambassadors Program at Mt. Madonna YMCA. His innovative leadership empowered youth voices and strengthened community engagement by addressing key gaps, such as: engaging teens in leadership roles focused on Youth Development and Social Responsibility; educating teens on Mental Health resources and public speaking; and providing workshops and events to foster professionalism and leadership.
Under Ariav's guidance, over 60 students organized more than 8 events in under 9 months, significantly advancing college and career readiness and cultivating dedicated volunteers for the Y's mission. The program transformed youth engagement, creating a vibrant community of empowered leaders.
2024 Volunteers of the Year
Community service is vital to a thriving society—it’s about selflessly giving our time to uplift others. The YMCA is able to impact thousands of lives each year because of the generosity and dedication of our incredible volunteers. Each year, we honor those who excel in this spirit with a Volunteer of the Year award. Our deepest appreciation goes to this year’s exemplary honorees.
2024 Youth Changemaker Nominees
Our youth volunteers are essential as they embody the spirit of service and commitment. Through their efforts, they not only uplift others but also inspire their peers to get involved. By dedicating their time, they learn valuable skills, develop empathy, and foster connections that strengthen our community.
Each year, we proudly recognize these young leaders for their contributions, celebrating their commitment to making a difference. Their impact is profound, and their potential is limitless! Let’s take a moment to get to know our Changemakers...
Thank you to our generous 2024 Red Triangle Dinner event sponsors:
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Kathy Riggins & Deane Shokes
About John D. Crummey
No single man can be credited with more personal involvement in the YMCA in San Jose and Santa Clara County than John D. Crummey. Through his personal and professional life, he was devoted to his family and his community. Born in 1878, he began serving on the San Jose YMCA Board of Directors in 1909, and continued serving the Y for sixty-seven years. Mr. Crummey practiced the highest ethical standards and believed there was something of value to be learned from every person. He exemplified the highest ideals of the YMCA.
About the Red Triangle
In 1891, the red triangle first became a symbol of the Y. The equal sides of the triangle represent spirit, mind and body, each being a necessary part of life quality. Through the years, the triangle has remained a part of our logo, as does the focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility in spirit, mind and body.