The Boys & Girls Clubs of Yellowstone County extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make the 32^nd annual BE GREAT Ball an unforgettable evening. Thanks to the incredible generosity and kindness of individuals and businesses in our community, this year’s event was a success, furthering the Club’s mission to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.

We truly appreciate our wonderful event sponsors, auction donors, planning committee, volunteers, and staff. Your passion and commitment are vital in bringing this special evening to life. Because of you and your help the Club can continue to open its blue doors providing over 400 members with a safe environment for growth, peer-to-peer engagement, academic support, healthy meals, and positive mentors who help them overcome otherwise insurmountable obstacles, which often include hunger, social and emotional struggles and a lack of hope.

Our community came together to celebrate the life-changing impact the Club provides and to invest in the future of our local youth and teens. This unwavering support ensures the Club can continue to be a safe and positive space where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Throughout the evening, guests bid on one of a kind silent and live auctions items, participated in fun interactive games, and other event fun! One of the highlights of the night was Eggs and Elegance, a new game in which the proceeds made GoNoodle possible at the Bair Family Clubhouse, a program designed to help kids build emotional regulation skills through movement and activity.

Thanks to you, the event raised $203,000 to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Yellowstone County. Additionally, an outstanding $93,000 was raised for this year’s special project.

The 2026 Special project will help the Club expand its impact by strengthening over 670 local families through improved access to resources, personalized support, and meaningful connections. By meeting families where they are, the Club can help them navigate challenges like education systems, health referrals, and daily stressors while also building stability, confidence, and positive support systems.

This initiative also includes community events that will foster trust, connection, and collaboration across Yellowstone County. For over 50 years, the Club has adapted to meeting evolving community needs, serving as a reliable anchor during everyday life and times of hardship. Having a dedicated staff leader focused on listening, advocating, and building partnerships, the Club will reduce barriers and create opportunities for families to thrive, reinforcing that strong families build strong communities.

Thank you to the entire community for believing in our mission. You are making a profound difference in the lives of the children of our community.

Thank You,

Brooke Stewart

Director, Campaigns & Special Events