Making a difference in YOUR community
The YMCA is making a difference in the lives of youth in our community. Mandy's father and stepfather both passed away before she reached her teenage years. Her mother had severe hearing loss and was unable to handle the finances, and they lost their home. Instead of turning to drugs or peer pressure, Mandy turned to the Y. Through financial assistance she was able to become a member, join the swim team, and teen leaders club. She later became an exemplary employee of the Y, while maintaining a 4.0 average at school.
Mandy's mother also found comfort at the Y by participating in exercise classes. Eventually she was able to receive assistance for her disability and in finding a place to live. They are a special part of the Y family.
Today, Mandy is a social worker dedicating her life to helping children at risk. And she volunteers at her local Y. Through the Strong Kids Campaign, the YMCA was able to make a difference in Mandy's life and now she is making a difference in the lives of others.
Since 1866, the YMCA of Central Stark County has provided a variety of programs to those who could not afford to participate otherwise.
HOW you can make a difference:
| Provide a family membership and a week at camp | $1,000 |
| Provide 7 school-agers with a week of child care | $500 |
| Provide a week at Camp Tippecanoe for one child | $300 |
| Provide a year's YMCA membership for a youth | $150 |
| Provide 5 children swim classes for six weeks | $100 |
In 2010
- over 6,000 members were assisted with program and membership costs
- Over 1,000 kids received assistance with swim lessons, sports and youth programs
- 500+ children received Child Care Assistance
- and several hundred boys and girls were able to attend Summer Day Camp and Camp Tippecanoe
ALL DUE to the generosity of our donors.
Your contribution to the YMCA, no matter how big or small, will help us in our quest to give every child a place to go and a "chance to grow".
Donations are tax deductible and payment schedules are flexible.
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