On February
27th the Strong Kids Campaign
Kickoff Breakfast is taking place at 7:30 am at the Carls Family YMCA. The guest speaker at this year’s kickoff
breakfast is former Detroit Lions quarterback Eric Hipple. This annual
breakfast kicks of the fund-raising campaign for the program that the Y runs to
make sure that no children or teens are denied the benefits of the programs
that the Y runs for them because of a lack of funds. The funds collected are
used to provide scholarships to those programs for kids who could not otherwise
afford to attend them.
With your
donation to the Strong Kids Campaign, you make it possible for children and
teens to take part in programs that teach them positive behaviors, allow them
to explore their talents and help them grow and realize their potential. Thank
you for your support and generosity!
Because of
your contribution, this year the Carls Family YMCA is able to support the
following programs:
•Carls
Family YMCA Day Camp (Camp Huron): Last summer, more than 75 families applied
for financial support in order to afford safe, nurturing and enriching YMCA
camp for their children. Many working
families are unable to afford summer camp without your support. 100 campers
need your support. The average family receives $100 in weekly support in order
to afford Y Camp while parents work.
•Carls
Swims Initiative: The Carls Family YMCA has pledged to teach 500 disadvantaged
children to swim each year. In a 7 week session, the Y transforms a child from
fearing water to being able to swim unassisted to safety. The YMCA’s goal is to ensure all Carl’s
children are able to swim and be safe around water. 500 children want to learn
how to swim. A gift of $60 supports one child through a 7 week swim program.
•Youth
Sports: These programs emphasize good sportsmanship, teamwork, persistence and
skill development while setting a child on a path to an active and healthy life
style. 250 children can participate in sports and thus begin a healthier
lifestyle. A gift of $50 will allow a child to learn a new sport, develop
teamwork skills and grow into a healthy adult.
•Character
Counts Preschool: Our age-appropriate program is filled with fun, educational
activities designed to expand children’s imagination. Children learn about sharing, making good
choices and group play in a caring, safe environment. They also learn the Y’s
lifelong positive values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. 40
families applying for assistance for Character Counts preschool receives $250
in monthly assistance in order to ensure a quality, enriching preschool
experience while family members are at work providing for their family.
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