Partner With Youth

Partner with Youth Scholarship Campaign

The YMCA reaches out to children, teens, families and adults who are unable to afford the full cost of participation in a YMCA program or activity. Your gift can change a life.

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Campaign Update

The 2010 YMCA Partner with Youth Campaign has started off with a bang!

Already, early in 2010 we are seeing more storytellers and more donors - folks are getting involved and making great things happen in their community so that no one is turned away from the YMCA - particularly children and youth.

We are delighted you have taken the step to learn more about the YMCA, to consider becoming a donor-investor and perhaps plan to participate in this year's YMCA Partner with Youth campaign by sharing your YMCA story.

The YMCA Partner with Youth helps to benefit thousands of families, children and adults throughout Monroe County by providing financial assistance to those unable to pay the full fee. Instead of focusing on what children and their families don't have, we focus on providing them with the tools they need to succeed in life. Thanks to everyone who has shared a story, volunteered, asked for contributions, and donated. Your YMCA is there to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

UPCOMING EVENTS

2010 YMCA Plant Sale

May 3 & 4

8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the YMCA

Donations benefiting the Partner with Youth Scholarship campaign. Donated perennials and other garden items needed! Simply drop off your donated items at the YMCA lobby April 26 – May 2. Need help digging up your perennials or transporting your plant sale donations? We will be digging on April 29 & 30. We also need volunteers! Like to dig? Are you a plant expert? Please contact Shannon Kane at 332-5555 ext. 213, with any questions or requests.

2010 PWY Mini Y Tri

May 15

Think biking is just for the college kids during Little 5 – think again. Children can participate in this fun biking event by collecting sponsorships from family, friends, and neighbors to ride in the Mini Y Tri. Bikes, skateboards, and strollers are welcome. Y Preschoolers will have a chance to participate on April 23 and staff, members and the community are welcome to participate on Saturday, April 24. Please contact Lisa Thomas at 332-5555 ext. 223 for more information.

2010 Y Games

June 27

Individuals with special needs are invited to participate in the second annual Y games. Collect sponsorships to participate in track and field, swimming and sporting events at the YMCA. Volunteers are needed to help with the games. Please contact Kevin Thompson at 332-5555 ext. 253 for more information.

2010 Service in Friendship Holiday Bazaar

December 6 & 7
Service in Friendship volunteers knit and crochet items for the Y’s annual Holiday Bazaar, benefiting the YMCA’s Partner with Youth Campaign. Donate yarn to help make finished goods, volunteer to help or shop the holiday bazaar. Please contact Diane Thayer at 332-5555 ext. 226 for more information.

PWY IMPACT

Here’s what your

gift will do!

$1,000 provides three single parent families with a partial scholarship for a family membership.

$500 encourages a group of ten older adults to stay active and socialize with partial Prime-Time wellness class scholarships.

$250 provides a family with a year of health and wellness with a partial scholarship for a family membership.

$100 provides a child a week of fun activities such as swimming, arts and crafts and field trips in summer camp.

$50 provides a child with life saving swim lessons.

$25 provides a struggling family a little support with a partial childcare scholarship.