Red Triangle Dinner 2026

2026 Red Triangle Dinner

Celebrating This Year's Extraordinary Volunteers across Silicon Valley!

Each year, we gather to honor the remarkable individuals whose generosity of time and talent strengthens our Y. Our volunteers lend their skills, wisdom, and hearts to advance our mission of nurturing spirit, mind, and body for all, and their quiet dedication shapes the lives of countless campers, families, and neighbors.

Meet our honorees and learn more about how each individual is giving back to our community.

Pictured: Ervie L. Smith, John D. Crummey Red Triangle Awardee (center) with (from left to right) Dave Thornton, Former CEO, YMCA of Sant Clara, John Ehrbar, President & CEO, YMCA of Silicon Valley, Elizabeth Vilardo, Board Chair.

JOHN D. CRUMMEY RED TRIANGLE AWARDEE, ERVIE L. SMITH

ERVIE L. SMITH has been a dedicated champion of the YMCA of Silicon Valley for decades, serving as a volunteer, Board Chair, board member, mentor and one of the Y’s most passionate fundraisers.

HEAR ABOUT ERVIE

YOUTH CHANGEMAKER AWARDEE, MILES CHEN

MILES CHEN has been a YMCA participant and volunteer for most of his life, growing from a Leaders in Training (LIT) participant into a dedicated Youth and Government volunteer and leader.

HEAR ABOUT MILES

COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARDEE, SANTA CLARA FAMILY HEALTH PLAN (SCFHP)

SCFHP has provided more than 25,000 SCFHP members with no-cost YMCA memberships and wellness resources, investing nearly $2 million annually to help remove barriers to health, wellness, and connection.

HEAR ABOUT SCFHP

VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR

We honor our volunteers who bring the Y’s mission to life, enriching our community in ways that reach far beyond what any of us could do alone.

HEAR FROM THE VOLUNTEERS

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR

We proudly recognize our youth volunteers, the young leaders whose energy, compassion, and willingness to serve already make an impact on our community.

HEAR FROM OUR YOUTH

THANK YOU

Thank You Sutter Health, Platinum sponsor and CBIZ, Gold sponsor for your longstanding support in helping the Y provide access to health and wellness activities in the community.