On Saturday, January 30th, at the Holiday Inn of Midland, the Midland Firefighters Youth Foundation (MFFYF) will be hosting its 2027 Charity Ball.  This fundraising event will help us continue to enrich the lives of children in the Great Lakes Bay community, contributing meaningfully to their future.  Purchasing equipment for sports teams, sponsoring STEM-related after-school programs, and sponsoring sports teams for travel and tournament costs are just some of the ways that the Youth Foundation has supported Youth in the Great Lakes Bay Region.  Since our last Charity Ball in early 2026, we have supported over 40 different academic and athletic organizations, teams, groups, and individuals, and have given out over $36,000 to those groups.

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This is a 21+ event open to the general public and is our largest fundraiser of the year.  Tickets are $60 apiece and include a buffet-style dinner and open bar, both provided by the Holiday Inn.  Doors open at 5:00 pm, with dinner to follow at 6:00 pm.  There will be a silent auction, which runs from 5-9 pm.  As we have done in past years, there will be a DJ and dancing later into the evening.  The event runs until 11:00 pm and there will be a block of rooms available at a discount for individual purchase by attendees. Contact the Holiday Inn directly for more information.

 

Here are a few ways local residents and businesses can partner with the Midland Firefighters Youth Foundation to make this year’s fundraiser the best yet.

 

*Buy a few tickets, come and have fun!

*Donate an item for the silent auction.

*Bid on items in the silent auction.

*Become a sponsor for the event. There are different sponsorship levels with various benefits to each.  Review these benefits and sign up as a sponsor!  Contact us below if interested.

 

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About the Midland Firefighters Youth Foundation

 

The Midland Firefighters Youth Foundation was created in 1987 to make a positive impact on youth in the Midland Community. They have helped children afford school supplies and attend summer camps.  They have sponsored local youth groups and teams that emphasize education and athletics.  They have spearheaded ‘Shop With a Hero’ events in Midland County, which have benefited hundreds of children and their families.  They have provided holiday meals for needy families and assisted children with medical issues.  The Youth Foundation has also established a tuition scholarship grant for students pursuing firefighting and EMS careers.