YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign raised nearly $30K
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The Whitley County Family YMCA raised nearly $30,000 in the 2010 Strong Kids Campaign which ended recently.
The Strong Kids Campaign is the annual fundraiser to provide scholarships for children and families in our community who could not otherwise benefit from the many YMCA programs and services.
The YMCA provides a variety of youth sports that teach children how to work together as a team and develop leadership and social skills. YMCA child care emphasizes healthy peer relationships and self-awareness through age appropriate education, creative activities and more. YMCA’s Camp Potawotami gives kids the opportunity to experience a variety of outdoor activities and outdoor education. The Y also offers day camp in the summer. Many may not be aware of the YMCA’s Youth Service Bureau which helps prevent delinquency and divert young people away from the justice system through the Status Offender Court Alternative Program, Family Support Conferencing Program and other means.
“We couldn’t be more pleased and appreciative of the generosity of Whitley County residents and YMCA supporters. Many local families are hurting financially and would not be able to enjoy all the Y offers without the support of Strong Kids,” said Erica Miller, executive director of the Whitley County Family YMCA.
In 2009, financial assistance was given to over 1,200 individuals from the funds raised in the Strong Kids campaign.
This year, Miller said they plan to provide assistance to even more Whitley County families.
“All money raised in the Whitley County Strong Kids campaign stays in Whitley County and enables us to never turn someone away for the inability to pay,” said Miller.
The Whitley County Family YMCA raised nearly $30,000 in the 2010 Strong Kids Campaign which ended recently.
The Strong Kids Campaign is the annual fundraiser to provide scholarships for children and families in our community who could not otherwise benefit from the many YMCA programs and services.
The YMCA provides a variety of youth sports that teach children how to work together as a team and develop leadership and social skills. YMCA child care emphasizes healthy peer relationships and self-awareness through age appropriate education, creative activities and more. YMCA’s Camp Potawotami gives kids the opportunity to experience a variety of outdoor activities and outdoor education. The Y also offers day camp in the summer. Many may not be aware of the YMCA’s Youth Service Bureau which helps prevent delinquency and divert young people away from the justice system through the Status Offender Court Alternative Program, Family Support Conferencing Program and other means.
“We couldn’t be more pleased and appreciative of the generosity of Whitley County residents and YMCA supporters. Many local families are hurting financially and would not be able to enjoy all the Y offers without the support of Strong Kids,” said Erica Miller, executive director of the Whitley County Family YMCA.
In 2009, financial assistance was given to over 1,200 individuals from the funds raised in the Strong Kids campaign.
This year, Miller said they plan to provide assistance to even more Whitley County families.
“All money raised in the Whitley County Strong Kids campaign stays in Whitley County and enables us to never turn someone away for the inability to pay,” said Miller.