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Give a Kid the Y

Every year during the spring, the Y conducts an Annual Giving Campaign to support our wide range of community programs and services but primarily to provide financial asistance for childcare, after school care, and summer day camp. These dollars provide aid to those in our service area who are less fortunate for memberships and the above-mentioned programs. The goal of this yearly campaign known as Give a Kid the Y, is to ensure that no child is ever turned away from the Y because of financial hardship. All who come here have the same opportunities regardless of ability to pay. After all, doesn’t every child deserve the Y?

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The Y is Life Changing – Here’s how…

These are true situations of some of the families we have helped through our Give a Kid the Y scholarship program.

“After my husband passed away I was completely unprepared for the lifestyle changes for myself and two young children. I had never held a full time job and with minimal experience, I wasn’t sure what to do. Thanks to Give a Kid the Y, I know they will have a great summer at camp while I try to make ends meet working full time.”

-Young widow

“Having children with disabilities and paying for their therapies and special diets have put a real strain on our family income, especially with four other kids at home. Give a Kid the Y has given our two special needs kids a chance to participate, exercise, and learn like other kids in Y classes we could never afford.”

-Parents of special needs children

“After a difficult divorce and with only limited income to begin with, I was left as the sole provider of my school age children. Even working two jobs, I still was unable to afford care for them after school and they were far too young to be home alone. Thanks to Give a Kid the Y, they attend Kids Club, which they love and I have peace of mind.”

-Divorced mom

“Suffering from severe complications from diabetes, I can barely work part-time, so when my wife passed away suddenly, I wasn’t sure how I was going to care for my 3-year old twins. Childcare costs coupled with my medical expenses – I just couldn’t see how I could manage. Thanks to a Give a Kid the Y scholarship, my children are thriving in the Early Childhood Learning Center.”

-Single dad with twins

“I moved to the area as a single mom of three after leaving an abusive relationship. I receive public funding while attending school full time and I want to make a better life for my kids. I want them to experience things that other kids do but I can barely afford anything but the basics. Give a Kid the Y has allowed my girls to participate in swim lessons and camp so they don’t feel left out anymore.”

-Single mom

“When my son got seriously sick, I had to resign from my job to care for him and even with my husband working full time, as a family of five, we hardly make ends meet. Thanks to a Give a Kid the Y scholarship, we were able to become members and enjoy the Y as a family. My son has since recovered and there are no words to describe how thankful we are that the Y was there for us when we needed them.”

-Struggling family

Kids are the future of our communities. When you support the Y, you strengthen your community!

Give a Kid the Y in 2011

 

Does your company have a Matching Gifts Program?

Many corporations will match your charitable donation to organizations like the YMCA. Check with your company administrator to see if they participate. If so, send the required forms to the Y, Attn: Beverly Cooper, Financial Development Director, or email: bevc@lhymca.com