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Great Futures Gala

2025 Great Futures Gala at the Franklin Plaza on Oct. 30th.

Presented by
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Teamsters Local 294, Albany NY


​Everyone deserves a chance to fly!​

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area invites you to a WICKED good time at the 2025 Great Futures Gala: Defying Gravity on Thursday, October 30 at the Franklin Plaza, 4 Fourth St, Troy, NY. The Land of Oz opens at 6:00 PM and will feature a complimentary cocktail hour followed by dinner and entertainment from community youth.

All proceeds from the event will directly support our programs that uplift, inspire, and prepare the youth we serve to be leaders of their generation. By providing a safe haven for kids & teens every day after school, we aim to develop character-minded individuals who become productive citizens within our community.

Please note that all ticket sales close on 10/22/25See all of the ticket and sponsor options below! Prefer a printable PDF? Download the Gala ticket and sponsor form.

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Tickets & Sponsors

GENERAL ADMISSION:

Munchkin $150 

General admission ticket includes cocktail hour, dinner and entertainment. 

Flying Monkey $125

General admission early discount ticket when purchased by 09/30/25.

HONORARY ELPHABA:

Single $200

Admission for one with priority seating and complimentary wine, recognition on website & event slideshow and an Elphaba hat.

 

Couple $375

Admission for two with priority seating and complimentary wine, recognition on website & event slideshow and two Elphaba hats

Ticket purchase process will include entree selection and the opportunity to pre-purchase our WICKED raffle tickets:

​SPONSOR OPTIONS:​

Glinda $10,000 
Presenting Sponsor recognition in all marketing and on our website, table for 10 with priority seating and complimentary wine, 3 social media posts, plus event signage and slideshow.

Scarecrow $5,000 
Table for 8 with priority seating and complimentary wine, 2 social media posts, website recognition plus event signage and slideshow.

Tin Man $2,500 
Admission for 6, 1 social media post, website recognition plus event signage and slideshow.

Lion $1,000 
Admission for 4, website recognition plus event signage and slideshow.

Wizard $500 
Admission for 2, website recognition plus event signage and slideshow.

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Event Program

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Our 2025 online program is coming soon.



Past Events

 

Read about our annual galas and see all of the photos and video that make our events so unique and fun!

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2025

 

To be held on Thu, October 30 at the Franklin Plaza.

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Great Futures Gala 2024


2024

 

Held on Friday, October 18 at the Albany Capital Center.

Great Futures Gala 2023


2023

 

Held at The Hangar at 743 on Thursday, September 28.

Great Futures Gala 2022


2022

 

Held on Friday, October 21 aboard the Captain JP III.

Great Futures Gala 2021


2021

 

Held on Thursday, October 14 at Loft 433 in Troy, NY.

Corporate Partners make Great Futures


Partnership

 

Community Partners help to make Great Futures.

Troy Clubhouse, Troy, NY


Get Involved

 

Get involved with jobs, events, volunteering, community resources, and more! 

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Give

 

There are a number of ways to support The Club and our critical youth services. 

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