Good Kids Annual Support Campaign		Click Here to Download a Pledge Form EVERYONE COUNTS AT THE YMCA OF THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY. EVERYONE DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITIES WE PROVIDE —OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND SPIRITUALLY; OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD CHARACTER AS WELL AS STRENGTH; OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THE RELATIONSHIPS THAT MAKE OUR COMMUNITIY STRONG AND HEALTHY. For more information or to make a contribution to the YMCA's Good Kids Annual Support Campaign, call your local YMCA branch or the YMCA Association Office, 610 643-9622, ext. 124.
Giving Everyone the Opportunity to Belong Giving to the YMCA Good Kids Annual Support Campaign is an investment in the lives of children, families, adults and seniors in our community. Thanks to people like you, last year more than 10,000 financially disadvantaged children and adults received financial assistance to participate in YMCA childcare, summer camp, membership, youth sports and teen leadership programs. The Need Grows Every Year Many of the people who need the YMCA the most are the very people who cannot afford to join. Since 2002, requests for YMCA financial assistance have dramatically increased every year. In fact, our YMCA branches receive more than 50 requests for financial assistance each week. An Ambitious Campaign Goal! YMCA membership and program fees support our operating costs, and we depend on contributions to the Good Kids Campaign to support the Y Financial Assistance Program. That’s why this year's YMCA of the Brandywine Valley Good Kids Campaign is launched with an ambitious goal of raising over a million dollars. Please give generously so that everyone can benefit from the YMCA experience. How Will Your Gift Be Used Your gift benefits the branch(es) that you designate and will be used to provide direct financial assistance to children, families, seniors, adults and people with special needs in your community and to support the good work of the YMCA. It's Easy to Support the Campaign Just write a check, payable to your YMCA branch, or complete the credit card information on the pledge card below. You may also make a contribution using E-Z Pay by adding to your current monthly membership fee. Appreciated securities such as stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares are also accepted. Please call 610-643-9622, ext. 124 for information on this option. It’s your gift, no matter how large or small, that ensures everyone can participate in life changing Y programs — regardless of their ability to pay. $1,000 sends 10 kids to half-day summer camp for a week $528 gives a family a 6-month Y membership $108 gives a teen a 4-month Y membership $225 gives 5 kids eight weeks of swim lessons $45 puts a child on a youth sports team