The 2011 Annual Appeal Campaign

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY

We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in kids, our health and our neighbors.

Your tax-deductible donation to the Ridgewood YMCA 2011 Annual Appeal Campaign (PDF) enables the Y, a charitable, non-profit 501(c)3 organization to offer financial assistance programs for those individuals and families that qualify, as well as providing program subsidy for much needed community programs.

Our Good Works Programs benefit thousands of community members and include:

Youth Development

  • Summer camp and swim program scholarships
  • Peer support, mentoring and autistic therapy programs
  • Employment for special needs students
     

Health Living

  • “Living Strong, Living Well” fitness program for cancer patients and survivors
  • “Delay the Disease” exercise prog ram for those struggling with Parkinson’s Disease
  • Fellowship and fitness therapy programs for senior citizens and adults with autism
     

Social Responsibility

  • Financial support for YMCA family memberships and programs
  • Scholarships for families of deployed military personnel
  • Volunteer opportunities for youth and adults
     

Your tax-deductible contribution can help us continue to make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

Please make your gift today and join our cause!

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 






 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here are a few examples of how your gift can make a difference today:

$50 allows a child to gain confidence and self-esteem by participating in a sports, dance or arts class
$100 teaches a child to swim and to be water safe
$250 provides six months of peer support for 2 children experiencing a painful family divorce
$500 matches 5 children with mentors to provide guidance, friendship and encouragement
$1000 fosters independence and teaches new skills to 5 children at a week of summer camp
$1500 helps 6 cancer patients lessen the effects of their chemotherapy through fitness and exercise
$2500 provides 10 seniors on fixed incomes the opportunity for social interaction through annual swim memberships
$5000 allows 8 families in need to lead healthier, happier lives with annual memberships at the Y
$10,000 allows 4 underprivileged children to discover their full potential at an entire summer of camp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




Making a donation is easy and takes only a few minutes. Just click the below DONATE button to be taken to our secure web donation page. Thank you!