The Mill Programs:
Building Strong Kids, Strong Families, Strong Communities
Charitable Contribution
Dear Friend
The YMCA believes no one should be turned away from a Y program or membership because of financial challenges. We believe every kid deserves a Y that’s why we started the YMCA Scholarship Program. Each year the YMCA underwrites about $65,000.00 in financial assistance for child care, membership and programming. Here are the stories of just a few.
“I am new to the area of Fayetteville and my husband is in the Army and has been deployed. The YMCA helps us out by providing reduced rate after school care. My children have made a lot of new friends at the Y and so have I.I don’t know what I would have done without the YMCA”.
Carol B.
“I am about 50 pounds overweight. My doctor says I am in danger of getting diabetes. I have been laid off work for about a year therefore a health club membership was out of the question. A friend told me to check out the Y. After talking with staff I was told they could arrange it so I could meet with a Personal Trainer and workout at no cost. Thanks to the YMCA I have lost 14 pounds and am on my way of getting healthy”.
Ray W.
“My children love to go to the beach but I am afraid for them because they do not know how to swim. My neighbor told me the YMCA offers swim lessons. I went to the Y and checked it out but could not afford lessons for all four of my children. Long story short, I ended up paying for one child but the Y taught all four of my kids to swim. Thanks YMCA”.
Shani W.
“I am 73 years old and have severe arthritis. Swimming is the only exercise I can do. I live alone and have limited means to go to a pool. The YMCA found someone to pick me up 3 times a week and lets me come to the water exercise class for free. I now have new friends and am feeling so much better thanks to the good people at the YMCA”.
Blanche C
These stories are just a few examples of the hundreds the YMCA assists with membership and services. You can help us to make sure no child is turned away. Your generous gift makes it possible for us to meet the health and child care needs of deserving children and families throughout our community.
If you would like to make a difference in a child’s life then please send your tax deductible contribution to the YMCA at 3910 Ellison St. Hope Mills NC. 28348
Thank you for your donation and may 2009 be a year of good health for you and yours.
Sincerely, Rick Houp
YMCA CEO
