YMCA Launches Community Support Campaign
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Funds raised will help residents of Kosciusko Community YMCA learn, grown and thrive.
For Stefanie Shafer, the YMCA’s before and after school program and its focus on nurturing the potential of her nephew Logan has been a life-saver.
Because Logan’s parents are currently without a secure home for him, she raises him through the week.
Kids’ Club provides some of the consistency Logan needs in his life as an autistic 7 year old child.
According to Kathy Gagnon, site director where Logan attends Kids’ Club, the YMCA’s before- and after-school program, when he started Logan was very introverted, had few social skills and didn’t play well with others.
After attending Kids’ Club almost every day through this school year, Logan loves going to Kids’ Club, interacting with other kids and is developing social skills, Gagnon said. He even learned how to tie his shoes.
Logan never wants to leave at the end of the day. Shafer is comforted knowing he is cared for and is getting help on his homework while she is at work.
To ensure that the YMCA can impact others’ lives the way Logan’s has, the Kosciusko Community YMCA is launching its annual community support campaign in February.
Financial gifts to the YMCA will help advance programming and services that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in Kosciusko County.
Gifts to the Kosciusko YMCA also make a direct impact on residents in Warsaw and surrounding areas.
Last year, financial support made it possible for 158 families to afford a YMCA membership and participate in all the YMCA has to offer.
Because of financial assistance, 28 children gained sportsmanship and teamwork skills in youth sports; 49 children developed confidence in gymnastics; 45 children were cared for in a safe, secure environment; 36 participated in Camp Little Eagle summer day camp program; and 44 children were able to take potentially life-saving swim lessons, according to information provided.
“We all need the Y because our organization works every day to nurture the potential of kids, improve health and well-being and help neighbors support one another,” said Chad Zaucha, CEO. “With our community support campaign, we want more people to understand that we are more than a place to go to exercise or swim – and that we rely on their financial support to do our vital work.”
This year, the Kosciusko Community YMCA hopes to raise $65,000 during its Community Support Campaign.
Funds raised will support youth development and healthy living programs for those who cannot afford them. In 2012 the YMCA provided $136,685.96 in financial assistance to give everyone access to the opportunities at the YMCA.
To learn more about how to support the YMCA’s cause, contact Summer Zimmer, director of communications and social responsibility, at 574-269-9622 or [email protected]
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Funds raised will help residents of Kosciusko Community YMCA learn, grown and thrive.
For Stefanie Shafer, the YMCA’s before and after school program and its focus on nurturing the potential of her nephew Logan has been a life-saver.
Because Logan’s parents are currently without a secure home for him, she raises him through the week.
Kids’ Club provides some of the consistency Logan needs in his life as an autistic 7 year old child.
According to Kathy Gagnon, site director where Logan attends Kids’ Club, the YMCA’s before- and after-school program, when he started Logan was very introverted, had few social skills and didn’t play well with others.
After attending Kids’ Club almost every day through this school year, Logan loves going to Kids’ Club, interacting with other kids and is developing social skills, Gagnon said. He even learned how to tie his shoes.
Logan never wants to leave at the end of the day. Shafer is comforted knowing he is cared for and is getting help on his homework while she is at work.
To ensure that the YMCA can impact others’ lives the way Logan’s has, the Kosciusko Community YMCA is launching its annual community support campaign in February.
Financial gifts to the YMCA will help advance programming and services that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in Kosciusko County.
Gifts to the Kosciusko YMCA also make a direct impact on residents in Warsaw and surrounding areas.
Last year, financial support made it possible for 158 families to afford a YMCA membership and participate in all the YMCA has to offer.
Because of financial assistance, 28 children gained sportsmanship and teamwork skills in youth sports; 49 children developed confidence in gymnastics; 45 children were cared for in a safe, secure environment; 36 participated in Camp Little Eagle summer day camp program; and 44 children were able to take potentially life-saving swim lessons, according to information provided.
“We all need the Y because our organization works every day to nurture the potential of kids, improve health and well-being and help neighbors support one another,” said Chad Zaucha, CEO. “With our community support campaign, we want more people to understand that we are more than a place to go to exercise or swim – and that we rely on their financial support to do our vital work.”
This year, the Kosciusko Community YMCA hopes to raise $65,000 during its Community Support Campaign.
Funds raised will support youth development and healthy living programs for those who cannot afford them. In 2012 the YMCA provided $136,685.96 in financial assistance to give everyone access to the opportunities at the YMCA.
To learn more about how to support the YMCA’s cause, contact Summer Zimmer, director of communications and social responsibility, at 574-269-9622 or [email protected]
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