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What is the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign?
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Charitable gifts provide scholarships for
individuals and families who want and need
YMCA programs but may not otherwise be
able to afford them. These programs
include day camp, child care, youth
sports, water safety, before and
afterschool care, and summer camp.
Whom does the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign
benefit?
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The Strong Kids campaign allows children,
and men and women of all ages to
participate in YMCA programs they
otherwise might not be able to afford. The
YMCA welcomes all, regardless of age,
gender, religion, physical ability or
income.
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At the YMCA, one of our most important
goals has always been to enrich the lives
of kids in our community. Kids develop
self-confidence, learn values for the
future, and grow up stronger and healthier
by participating in YMCA programs.
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YMCA programs teach young people important
values such as caring, honesty, respect
and responsibility. Through a variety of
fun and rewarding activities, they also
develop valuable skills while they gain
confidence and self-esteem.
Why does the YMCA have an annual support
campaign?
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By contributing to our campaign, you are
making an investment in the future. YMCA
programs teach young people important
values such as caring, honesty, respect
and responsibility. Through a variety of
fun and rewarding activities, kids also
develop valuable skills while increasing
confidence and self-esteem and learning
values for the future.
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These gifts make it possible to provide
opportunities to children, individuals and
families that build self-confidence,
promote health and develop positive values
such as caring, honesty, respect and
responsibility.
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These gifts provide scholarships for
individuals and families who want and need
YMCA programs but cannot afford them. The
YMCA provides needed opportunity in
programs such as day camp, child care,
youth sports, water safety, before and
afterschool care, and summer camp.
How can I help support the campaign?
Is my contribution tax deductible?
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Yes, the YMCA is a charitable, nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization providing services
throughout the community. Your financial
contribution, which is tax deductible to
the fullest extent of the law, allows us
to continue providing these needed
services to families and children
throughout the area. Always check with
your tax professional regarding your YMCA
charitable contribution and it’s tax
deductible status.
Can gifts be made over the course of a
year?
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Yes, for many, a pledge is the preferred
way to make a generous gift. It allows one
to pay later or spread their payments out
over a period of time. Pledges can be paid
monthly, quarterly, semiannually or in one
lump sum later in the year. Please contact
your local YMCA to discuss these and other
payment options.
How much of what is contributed stays in
this community?
Who decides how contributions are to be
used?
Why does the YMCA charge fees for its
programs?
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It is the philosophy of the YMCA that
those who can afford to support the cost
should pay a fee, and those who cannot
should be provided with assistance. This
allows the YMCA to offer a much wider
range of programs than it could if it
relied solely on contributions. Annual
support contributions make it possible for
people to participate regardless of their
ability to pay.
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It is empowering for people to pay
something, even a couple of dollars,
toward their program or membership, and
most people want to do so.
What is the YMCA (what makes the YMCA
unique)?
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The nation’s 2,686 YMCAs respond to
critical social needs by drawing on our
collective strength as of one of the
largest not-for-profit community service
organizations in the United States.
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Today’s YMCAs serve
thousands of U.S.
communities, uniting
21 million children and
adults of all ages, races, faiths,
backgrounds, abilities and income levels.
Our reach and impact can be seen in the
millions of lives we touch every year.
YMCAs are committed to helping:
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Children and youth deepen positive values,
their commitment to service and their
motivation to learn;
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Families build stronger bonds, spend time
together and become more engaged with
their communities; and
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Individuals strengthen their spiritual,
mental and physical well-being.
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