Sunday, December 7, 2008

HARK! YMCA Heralds Community Benefit

With its artistic holiday greeting card, the New Canaan Community YMCA (CT) heralds the community benefit of this 54-year old not-for-profit organization "dedicated to serving our community's changing needs". YMCA Director of Development Susan Cossette Eng, the creator of the card, highlights community benefits derived from the presence of the YMCA as. . . .

"Safe, loving childcare for 120 working families with $32,000 in financial assistance awarded Crafting, clapping and singing for 375 children in Y-Arts and Humanities programs
Serving 125 people with special needs through mainstream and therapeutic programs
Summer fun for 320 children at camp, with $72,000 in camp scholarships
Time together for 750 dads and kids in our Y-Guides and Princesses program
Splashing, swimming, and water safety for 1,165 kids in Y-Swim lessons
Teamwork, sportsmanship, and character development for 1,700 young people through recreational sports leagues and gymnastics
A place for everyone: $89,000 in membership and program scholarships this past year.

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