Every Kid's a Y Kid!

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Kelly's Story

"VERDE (Volunteers for Environment, Restoration, Development & Education) has been such a large part of my college life. It not only impacts the lives of the kids we teach, but also the teachers and schools as well. We keep receiving positive e-mails throughout the semester from teachers at the schools we visit. Several of these e-mails are requests from other teachers who want us to come to their class. We have the pleasure of teaching kids at local elementary schools about environmental issues and fostering their awarenes of taking care of our planet. I have no doubt we are changing the world, one child at a time!"

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
  Supplies 100 elementary and middle school students with on-going academic tutoring.
• $200
  Covers the cost of care packages for 50 youth at the Children’s Hospital.
• $100
  Purchases games and activities for thirty children in our science program.
• $50
  Covers leadership training for five student volunteers.

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