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Mackenzie McElfresh
Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois
(815)-235-9622, ext. 227
mackmmce@gmail.com

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Monday, May 6

COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

     The Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois will continue the Annual Campaign to raise funds as a non-profit Christian organization in 2019. Traditionally, the Annual Campaign is an opportunity for local businesses, YMCA staff, members, and residents of the region to assist families and individuals in their community to pursue life-enriching programs through subsidized costs at the “Y.”

     In 2018, the “Y” was fortunate to grant an approximate of $60,000 back into the community. One hundred percent of the proceeds are utilized to enhance lives and distribute resources including: feeding children in the before and after-school care program, summer camp scholarships, and subsidized memberships and programs for low-income households.

     “I have high expectations for this year’s annual campaign as the community has continued to resonate with the mission and values of the YMCA and the need for the Y continues to grow in our community.  For us, it’s never been about what the Y can accomplish on it’s own, but what we as a community can do to make sure the needs of our neighbors are being met,” said Marketing Director Moriah Schau.

     The Annual Campaign is founded on values that ensure relationships in the region are flourishing with core qualities of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Donations from the campaign serve districts including: Freeport, Cedarville, Lena, Dakota, Orangeville, Pearl City, Lanark, Shannon, Durand, Pecatonica, Stockton, Warren, Forreston, Rock City, and Davis.

     For more information on the YMCA or to make a contribution, visit https://www.freeportymca.org/donate-0.

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