YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina's 

11th Annual Breakfast for Community

You're invited to attend the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina's 11th Annual Breakfast for Community on Friday, May 30, 2025. This year’s event will feature Alex Highsmith, linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Wilmington native, as the keynote speaker.

This event proudly supports the YMCA's Annual Giving Campaign so that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y. Please join us for breakfast to learn more about the work of the Y and how you can make a meaningful difference in our community.

Friday, May 30, 2025

7:00am - 8:30am

Nir Family YMCA

2710 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28403

Click the button below to RSVP online!

Please note that this is an invitation-only event reserved for guests selected by table hosts.

If you need to adjust your RSVP, contact Director of Development Shannon Berg at [email protected] 

Alex Highsmith

Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker

Alex Highsmith, a Wilmington, North Carolina native and Eugene Ashley Highschool alum, has continued to be a role-model for the community. As a walk on to the football program at University of North Carolina Charlotte, Highsmith became one of the most impactful defensive players in program history, earning third team AP All American and proving himself as an elite pass rusher. His dedication led to him being selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since then, he has become a key piece of the Steelers' defense, recognized for his relentless motor, leadership, and ability to make game-changing plays.

Off the field, Highsmith remains committed to giving back to the community, frequently engaging in youth mentorship and leadership programs. His journey—from Wilmington, NC, to the NFL—serves as an inspiration to young athletes, demonstrating the power of perseverance, faith, and hard work.

About Our Annual Campaign

You can find a gym, swimming pool or treadmill in many different places. But it is our cause that makes the Y so special. The real measure of who we are is reflective in the lives we impact.

The YMCA's Annual Campaign raises funds to provide scholarships for those who need the Y most. These scholarships give kids, families and adults the opportunity to pay program and membership fees that align to their household income so that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y.

100% of every dollar donated to the Annual Campaign directly support adults, children and families in need of our programs and services.

Our Impact

Last year, our Y provided more than $1,547,747 in community benefits and financial assistance to support thousands of kids, families and individuals in our local community.

Ways To Give

Donate Online

Give today! You can make a one-time, online donation by selecting the "Donate Online" link, or you can fill out an online pledge form to set up a payment plan.

Donate By Mail

If you would like to mail in a donation to the YMCA, please make checks out to the "YMCA of Southeastern NC" and send to PO Box 3467 Wilmington, NC 28406 with a note in the memo line.

Donate In Person

You are welcome to drop off a donation at one of our YMCA branches during regular operating hours. Just stop by the front desk and let our team know that you'd like to make a donation so we can assist you.