In 2004, the Greater Manchester Family YMCA raised over $260,000 during its annual Reach Out for Youth and Families Campaign. Add this to funds secured from program grants, United Way contributions, and other operating resources, and the total financial assistance distributed by the YMCA jumps to $735,568—allowing us to positively impact the lives of 7,563 individuals.

Reach Out for Youth and Families, the largest component of this support, specifically provides scholarship assistance to people in need. Over 2,800 individuals and families were served in 2004. As part of this outreach, YMCA Camps Mi-Te-Na and Foss give out scholarships each year to campers who otherwise would not be able to afford to attend camp.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, all individual donations go directly into the scholarship fund. Donations provide financial assistance to those who simply cannot afford to participate in YMCA programs and services. Breakout of funds by category include:

17% Community Outreach and Teen Services

26% YMCA Memberships

27% Day and Overnight Camp Scholarships

28% Program and Child Care Support

For more information about donating to the Reach Out campaign, contact Chris Wernersbach at cwernersbach@gmfymca.org