YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign

About the Campaign

All the money raised in this campaign supports the YMCA's policy that "no one is turned away due to inability to pay."
Membership dues are not sufficient to support the additional costs of our programs to reach out in the community and help those less fortunate.
There are many in our community who need assistance.
Last year, the need exceeded $145,000 and is expected to grow to over $200,000 this year.
Typical YMCAs derive 10% to 15% of their income from donations. Much of this comes from individuals.
Our goal for this year's campaign is $200,000.
Volunteers are asking for a tax-deductible donation from every member.

Last year, $145,000 in help was provided as scholarships for memberships and programs to nearly 618 children, families, and seniors in our YMCA last year.
Many of the kids who participated in our Summer Day Camp were given assistance for those camp fees.
Over 170 kids who participated in our youth sports program, swim lessons, dance classes, and visual art program received much needed assistance on the fees for those classes.
The NSYMCA hosted an English as a Second Language (ESL) program sponsored by Oakton Community College and provided childcare during these classes.
It provided safe, fun, and affordable childcare for Kindergarten students from District 28, 30, and 31.
It hosted the Off-Campus High School program
It builds character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring into every program.