Please help me raise money for the Everett Family YMCA Annual Support Campaign. It seems that at this time of the year every charity organization has their hand out to us for a donation. The folks at my YMCA are also asking for our help. The difference for me is that I can see what they are doing with the money. This fundraiser not for the building, not for the new building to begin construction soon, and not for new equipment. This fundraiser provides funds for the organization so they (we) can reach out to help others in the community.
Less than 10% of what we collect goes toward administrative costs. The rest goes to directly fund such activities as 8 week long swim classes for 3rd graders in 3 local elementary schools (at a cost of $15,000.00 pre school), discounted or free membership for the low income or homeless in our community, providing after hours showering facilities for the homeless, and providing emergency housing for families.
I ask each of you that can give, to join in. Every dollar will be appreciated. If you feel that you can't afford anything substantial, I ask that you give just the next $5.00 that you intended for a Starbucks visit.