Lake County YMCA offers a chance to win a dream house

Mimi Vanderhaven • February 10, 2025

The 2025 Dream House is located in a new development in Mentor, Ohio. To construct the home, the Lake County YMCA is once again partnering with JEMM Construction, the builder of the 2018 Dream House.

A two-story craftsman-style house with green horizontal siding, vertical tan gables, a stone base, and a tan garage.
Logo for the 2025 Lake County YMCA Dream House featuring a red house icon next to the text in red and orange.

WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
• The House Prize constitutes (a) the house conveyed “as is” including specified items within the house, or (b) cash option of $275,000.
• The Car Prize is a 2025 Chevrolet (specific type of vehicle will be release spring 2025). There is no cash option for the car.


CAR: SPONSORED BY THE CHEVY NETWORK and Classic Chevrolet
HOUSE:
 Built by JEMM Construction
LOCATION:
New Development in Mentor, OH


Tickets can be purchased online at Here at the YMCA Dream House during tour dates (Tours begin July 10, 2025) or by mail. If purchasing by mail include the ticket package(s) wanted, along with payment, and send to the following address:

  • Lake County YMCA, Attn: Dream House, 933 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, OH 44077
  • Make checks payable to the Lake County YMCA
  • Receipt/Tour Pass: If you would like a receipt, which also serves as your tour pass, please include a stamped self-addressed envelope
  • All mail-in entry forms must be postmarked no later than the Friday before the final day of ticket sales (Specific date will be released Spring 2024)


HOW AND WHEN WILL THE WINNER BE CHOSEN?
SEMI-FINAL DRAWING (This event will be streamed LIVE on Facebook):

  • Will be held 8-20-25
  • 20 tickets will be chosen for the House and 10 tickets will be drawn for the car to determine the semi-finalists for the final drawings.
  • You DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT to become a semi-finalist.
  • Semi-finalists will be notified by phone and/or email.
  • If a semi-finalist does not provide a phone number or email, a certified letter will be sent to the address listed on the entry ticket.

FINAL DRAWING (This event will be streamed LIVE on Facebook):

  • Will be held 8-25-25 (Specific day/time will be announced in the Spring of 2024.)
  • The 20 semi-finalists for the house and10 semi-finalists for the car will be invited to the final drawing that will be held on 8-20-25
  • If you are not able to be at the final drawing, you may designate a representative to attend on your behalf. (Tickets are non-transferable)
  • Each semi-finalist for the house will choose ONE key and one of the “lucky keys” will open the Dream House and each semi-finalist for the car will choose ONE key that will start the car.
  • All 20 semi-finalists are eligible to win the Dream House, and all 10 car semi-finalists are eligible to win the car.
  • Email us at: tickets@lakecountyymca.org
  • Call 440-579-4729: Beginning June 1, 2025


Must be at least 18 years of age or older to purchase tickets, winner is responsible for ALL applicable taxes. NO cash option available.


About the YMCA
The YMCA is one of the area’s largest nonprofits focused on engaging individuals and families in youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y is dedicated to helping people achieve goals, make friends and find a true sense of belonging. Branches offer quality time for families to be together, resources for parents, and a variety of opportunities for seniors to be active. The YMCA ensures these opportunities are available to everyone no matter their ability to pay with generous support from community partners and donors. For more information about the Y, visit 
www.ymca.net


Silver Chevrolet Traverse SUV parked against a white background.

Car Prize sponsored bt The Chevy Network and Classic Chevrolet


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