It has been the YMCA’s philosophy, both nationally and in the Linn County area, to assure that its facilities and programs are open to all regardless of race, religion, age, handicap, national origin or ability to pay. We are particularly concerned, here in north central Missouri that children from lower income homes have the same opportunity to become involved with the YMCA as children who are more economically advantaged.
Therefore, the North Central Missouri YMCA actively promotes a scholarship program which provides Y memberships and programs for people in lower economic conditions. Although scholarship recipients come from all over our service area, the benchmark that we use to determine whether a child or family is eligible for aid is having a total household income level that is in the lowest quartile for Linn County. Last year the “Y” awarded over $20,000 in scholarships for membership and programs. Through this first eight and a half months of 2010 the North Central Missouri YMCA has already given away more than $14,000 worth of program and membership scholarships to 214 qualified people.
We have just kicked off our annual Partners with Youth campaign. There are 21 volunteer working with the YMCA to raise funds for this worthwhile cause. Campaign volunteers consist of YMCA board members and staff and will be working diligently to make this the most successful campaign to date. Remember for us to serve our mission we must rely on the support of the community so that we may better serve our children and families in need in the Linn County area. This campaign will be ongoing until October 1; however pledges may be received at any time.
You may help the YMCA in this endeavor through gifts to the YMCA Partners with Youth Program. Contributions are tax deductible. You may earmark your gift to help a particular boy, girl or family, or it may be used wherever the need is the greatest. The YMCA conducts this annual campaign to help kids, but would gladly accept a one-time contribution as well. Any size contribution helps, but inasmuch as it costs an average of $75 per child per year to provide scholarships, gifts of $75 or multiples thereof would be appreciated.
This Saturday September 4 is the early bird registration deadline for our Y Winners fall soccer program. This will be a five game season played in four weeks with games being played on Saturdays here at The Y. After September 4 registration fees will be slightly increased and space may be limited, so we may not be able to get your child on a team at that point. We will be dividing teams next week and should be calling coaches for a meeting during the week of September 13. Our first game will be on September 25. If you have never been to watch these soccer games you should come see some of the impressive athletes we have in Linn County.
O.J. is a regular columnist for the LCL. He is the Executive Director of the YMCA. He can be reached at oj@ncmymca.org
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It has been the YMCA’s philosophy, both nationally and in the Linn County area, to assure that its facilities and programs are open to all regardless of race, religion, age, handicap, national origin or ability to pay. We are particularly concerned, here in north central Missouri that children from lower income homes have the same opportunity to become involved with the YMCA as children who are more economically advantaged.
Therefore, the North Central Missouri YMCA actively promotes a scholarship program which provides Y memberships and programs for people in lower economic conditions. Although scholarship recipients come from all over our service area, the benchmark that we use to determine whether a child or family is eligible for aid is having a total household income level that is in the lowest quartile for Linn County. Last year the “Y” awarded over $20,000 in scholarships for membership and programs. Through this first eight and a half months of 2010 the North Central Missouri YMCA has already given away more than $14,000 worth of program and membership scholarships to 214 qualified people.
We have just kicked off our annual Partners with Youth campaign. There are 21 volunteer working with the YMCA to raise funds for this worthwhile cause. Campaign volunteers consist of YMCA board members and staff and will be working diligently to make this the most successful campaign to date. Remember for us to serve our mission we must rely on the support of the community so that we may better serve our children and families in need in the Linn County area. This campaign will be ongoing until October 1; however pledges may be received at any time.
You may help the YMCA in this endeavor through gifts to the YMCA Partners with Youth Program. Contributions are tax deductible. You may earmark your gift to help a particular boy, girl or family, or it may be used wherever the need is the greatest. The YMCA conducts this annual campaign to help kids, but would gladly accept a one-time contribution as well. Any size contribution helps, but inasmuch as it costs an average of $75 per child per year to provide scholarships, gifts of $75 or multiples thereof would be appreciated.
This Saturday September 4 is the early bird registration deadline for our Y Winners fall soccer program. This will be a five game season played in four weeks with games being played on Saturdays here at The Y. After September 4 registration fees will be slightly increased and space may be limited, so we may not be able to get your child on a team at that point. We will be dividing teams next week and should be calling coaches for a meeting during the week of September 13. Our first game will be on September 25. If you have never been to watch these soccer games you should come see some of the impressive athletes we have in Linn County.
O.J. is a regular columnist for the LCL. He is the Executive Director of the YMCA. He can be reached at oj@ncmymca.org
