Press Release 1/30/20
PERTH AMBOY – The RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA is launching its annual fundraising campaign February 1st 2020 to help ensure everyone in the City of Perth Amboy has access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Every day, the RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA works to support the people and neighborhoods that need it most by addressing community issues, such as school readiness, drown-proofing programs, ending homelessness, chronic disease prevention, behavior health programs, and mental health case management services.
“Throughout the City of Perth Amboy, countless people know and depend on the Y, but we’re so much more than many people realize,” said Steve Jobin, CEO and President of the RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA. “In addition to being the place children learn to swim or adults go for their daily workout, we’re also constantly responding to the needs of our community. We’re dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being, and giving back and providing support to our neighbors—all to create a better us.”
This year, the RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA hopes to raise $100k which will support the various programs and services we provide such as YCARES Financial Assistance, Ending Homelessness prevention program, Camp for Kids and after-school support.
Last year, charitable gifts from YMCA generous donors and supporters made it possible for our YCARES Financial Assistance program assist parents who enrolled their children in our After-School Program, summer camp, membership, swim lessons and sports programs. Allowing kids to have a safe place to learn and build confidence after school; for families to reconnect and grow together; and people access to education and training to reach their full potential.
The Annual Community SUPPORT CAMPAIGN kick-off events will take place between FEBRUARY 1st – 29th, 2020!
For more information about the Y’s cause and to donate, contact Jennifer Roche, Director of Development and Housing at 732.442.3632 ext. 6513; jroche@rbaymca.org or visit www.rbaymca.org/main/donate to make a donation today.
