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The Southeast Ventura County YMCA has kicked off its annual fundraising campaign. Now through mid-March, the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign hopes to raise $280,000 from individuals and businesses in the community.
Each dollar contributed to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign goes directly to making local YMCA programs and memberships available underprivileged, and to enhance YMCA youth and adult programs.
Last year, branches of the Southeast Ventura County YMCA provided more than $605,000 in financial assistance to more than 3,100 kids and adults. This year, with the help of Strong Kids Campaign contributions, the Ys hope to underwrite more than $600,000 in financial assistance and over $583,000 to subsidize YMCA program costs for camps, preschool, youth sports, teens, families and health and well-being.
Gifts of any size are welcome.
- A gift of $100 provides swim lessons for three children
- A $250 donation makes it possible for a child to attend a week of summer camp and participate in educational and creative programs
- A $500 gift allows eight kids to learn skills, sportsmanship and teamwork through participation in YMCA youth sports
- A $1,000 donation enables a child to be part of a YMCA after-school program for three months–and an opportunity to make new friends and strengthen values.
“The Ys’ goals are to nurture the potential of our kids, promote healthy living for young and old alike and foster a sense of social and community responsibility,” said Ronnie Stone, Conejo and Triunfo YMCAs executive director. “That’s a tall order, but with the help of the community, we are confident these goals can be met.”
YMCA volunteers will contact potential donors over the next six weeks to see if they can contribute to this year’s campaign. To find out how to make a donation, contact the YMCA corporate office: Lori Kent, 805-497-3081, Email Lori Kent or go the YMCA website at www.sevymca.org and click on Donate Now. Donations can be designated to a specific YMCA branch.