Campaign For Youth:
YMCA Celebrates Success of 2007 Campaign for Youth:
 The Lancaster Family YMCA has raised over $215,000 in its annual Campaign for Youth, surpassing an unprecedented campaign goal of $200,000. The campaign's goal reflects a 33% increase over last year's successful campaign goal of $150,000. Campaign co-chairs Kit and Pete Slaugh led the fund-raising effort with more than 65 volunteer team members from throughout Lancaster County. "In addition to the generous support of Lancaster's benevolent community, we're grateful for the support of the YMCA staff, Board and Foundation members, YMCA members and past donors," said Pete Slaugh at the campaign's Victory Celebration. In addition to Pete Slaugh, managing director of Coldwell Banker Homesale Services, and Kit Slaugh, active community volunteer, the campaign’s executive committee includes Board Campaign Chair Mary Ann Shirk; Chairman’s Round Table Chair Greg LeFever, President of Bank of Lancaster County; Team Campaign Chair Bill Boben, Associate Broker with High Associates, Ltd.; YMCA Staff Chair Chris Smith, Camp Shand Director; Publicity Chair Jill Brown, owner of JB Communications; YMCA CEO Jeff Kenderdine and YMCA Director of Financial Development Beth Grossmann.
The Campaign For Youth is the annual fundraising campaign that provides YMCA program support and financial assistance so that any child and family may participate in YMCA programs regardless of their ability to pay. Programs supported by the Campaign include YMCA after school programs, day and resident camp programs at Camp Shand, Y youth development programs such as fitness programs, swim lessons, and youth sports programs. The success of the Campaign directly means that more children will be able to benefit from YMCA programming. All YMCA youth programs serve as tools for building the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
 Since 1854, the Lancaster Family YMCA has been a respected non-profit institution committed to serving the community as a source for health and wellness, recreation, enrichment, after school programs and other services for children and families for over 150 years.
Through the Campaign for Youth, your contribution helps us provide YMCA program support and Financial Assistance so that any child and family may participate in YMCA programs, regardless of their ability to pay.
For more information on the Lancaster Family YMCA Campaign for Youth, contact Beth Grossmann, Development Director at 717-397-7474 ext. 129 or Email.
WE BUILD STRONG KIDS...
- Quality YMCA after school programs ensure our children are safe, nurtured, and challenged to achieve their optimum mental, physical and spiritual potential.
- YMCA youth programs serve as tools for building the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Literacy/Mentoring programs, summer camps, teen late night, and school-age childcare provide opportunities for youth to experience success, make new friends, and learn new skills.
- YMCA Camp Shand helps youth and teens become environmentally responsible while thriving in an outdoor program that emphasizes values and character development.
WE BUILD STRONG FAMILIES...
- Family fitness programs, parent-child swim lessons and family nights teach important life skills and provide valuable time for positive family interactions.
- Working parents benefit from knowing their children are safe and involved in positive, values-based programs during the critical after school hours.
WE BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES...
- Our community-wide collaborations with area schools, churches and human service organizations build a safety net of services, meeting community needs in a more holistic manner.
- Y programs create a sense of belonging, connecting individuals to people and services in the Lancaster community.
2007 Campaign For Youth
Every gift impacts the life of a child:
YOUR GIFT OF $10/MONTH
Builds self confidence by providing 8 weeks of swim lessons and safety programs for 2 children in our community.
YOUR GIFT OF $25/MONTH
Makes it possible for one child to attend a week of summer camp with life-enriching activities such as canoeing, archery and respect for the outdoor environment.
YOUR GIFT OF $50/MONTH
Provides an entire team of children with skill development, sportsmanship and teamwork through participation in YMCA Youth Sports.
YOUR GIFT OF $100/MONTH
Enables one lower-income child to attend a YMCA after-school program for a year, a chance to make new friends and strengthen values.
2007 Campaign for Youth Leadership
General Campaign Chairs
Pete and Kit Slaugh
Publicity Chair
Jill Brown
Staff Campaign Chair
Christine Smith
Board Campaign Chair
Mary Ann Shirk
Chairman's Round Table Chair
Greg Lefever
Teams Campaign Chair
Bill Boben
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