Whitley County Family YMCA raising funds so all kids can enjoy Y programs
(Talk of the Town file photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano) The Whitley County Family YMCA kicked off their Strong Kids Campaign 2011 this week, an initiative that raises funds to provide scholarships so that children of any income are able to enjoy the activities of the local Y, including soccer, above.
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The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne kicked off its Strong Kids Campaign 2011 on Feb. 22, and will be in full force through the end of March.
Committed to strengthening the foundation of the community one child at a time, the campaign will provide scholarships for programs and memberships to children and families in need.
No one will be turned away due to the inability to pay.
“This program is a hand up to kids and families, not a handout,” said Erica Miller, Whitley County YMCA executive director. “Your contribution matters.”
Following are statistics courtesy of the Strong Kids Campaign:
• 1 in 5 program participants have received financial assistance.
• $3 are returned to our community for every dollar donated.
• 1 in 4 in the Y’s childcare program benefit from this financial assistance.
• Ninety-nine percent of at-risk youths in the Youth Service Bureau of Whitley County avoid the juvenile justice system.
• 1 in 10 kids attending summer day-camp utilize the scholarship and are able to build new friendships.
YMCA board members and campaigners are actively seeking donations in Whitley County. To make a donation, call the Whitley County Family YMCA at 244-9622.