Every Kid's a Y Kid!

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Jayiera’s story
Jayiera is five years old and attends Pershing Elementary School in University City. She is a bright, loving, inquisitive child who loves to learn new and exciting things. She’s also an active participant in the YMCA School Aged Child Care Program thanks to financial assistance made available through the Partner Campaign.

Jayiera enjoys the program so much she never wants to leave the activities, atmosphere, other students and staff. “Jayiera loves Ms. Tiffany and Ms. Joy and never stops talking about them,” says Jayiera’s grandmother, Denise, of the staff at her granddaughter’s School-Age Child Care program.

Denise says she’s grateful for the financial assistance she has received. “Because without their help, I would not have been able to afford it and Jayiera would be missing out on the learning, fun and interactive play she is currently experiencing,”

Everyone’s a Y kid, from the active older adults in aquatics class, to the youngest member of Mommy & Me gymnastics. And they all find what they need at the YMCA—a place to belong, friends who care, the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe environment.

The YMCA mission is at the heart of all of our programs: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We can only live up to our mission, and truly serve all who need us, with the help of committed and generous donors like you who give to the YMCA Partner Campaign. Your help ensures that no one, of any age, race, gender or ability, will ever be turned away from a YMCA program because they can’t afford it. Your help ensures that every kid can be a Y kid. Please consider a gift today.

How does my gift help?

• $1,000
  Enables a child or adult with disabilities to participate in YMCA programs with extra support through the Inclusion Services program, where they discover their own strength and build self-esteem.
• $200
  Helps a teen build leadership skills and self-esteem in the YMCA Teen Leaders Club, where they will participate in community service projects and teambuilding activities.
• $100
  Helps cover the cost of safe, quality care for a child in one of the YMCA’s many preschool, child care or day camp programs, ensuring that no child is home alone.
• $50
  Provides Arthritis Aquatics classes for an older adult, increasing mobility and offering fun and fellowship.

For more information, please contact Lisa Roth at the YMCA of Greater St. Louis, (314) 436-1177, or your local YMCA branch.