YMCA Impact
Kishwaukee Family YMCA Local Impact in 2010
- More than 2,200 financial assistance scholarships were awarded in 2010 for memberships, sports, swim team, swim lessons, afterschool, summer day camp and wellness programs.
- Approximately 1 out of 10 YMCA memberships (about 11%) are receiving scholarship assistance from the Strong Kids Campaign.
- 70% of scholarships awarded are to children and families
- Approximately 30% of children attending summer day camp receive scholarship support, without which, many would be left without summer daycare.
- Total value of scholarships awarded in 2010 exceeded $360,000!
YMCA National Impact
The nation's 2,687 YMCAs, which serve 21 million people each year, including nearly 10 million children under the age of 18, respond to critical social needs by drawing on their collective strength as one of America's largest not-for-profit community service organizations. Through a variety of programs and services focused on the holistic development of children and youth, family strengthening, and health and well-being for all, YMCAs unite men, women and children of all ages, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. From urban areas to small towns, YMCAs have proudly served America's communities for nearly 160 years by building healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Visit www.kishymca.org to learn more about the Kishwaukee Family YMCA serving DeKalb County.
YMCA State Impact
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