Y STRONG KIDS ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

Thank you to our generous donors for the 2011 Strong Kids Campaign! Together we raised $145,214 in 2011! Your support is greatly valued and appreciated. You have given the gift of expanded opportunities to so many children and their families in our community!

The 2012 Strong Kids CAMPAIGN KICK OFF EVENT is WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 29TH here at the downtown Y Lobby. Please stop by and lend your support to this year’s campaign! The Campaign goal for 2012 is $140,000.

By giving to the Y Strong Kids Campaign, you can:

• Help a family stay active and healthy with a YMCA-YWCA membership
• Develop and grow a child’s self esteem and confidence from experiencing Y Camp Thunderbird
• Give youth a chance to build leadership skills in a meaningful environment
• Connect families to safe, high quality child care
• Provide support, counselling and transitional housing for young moms and their babies
• Assist important Y Outreach Programs for at-risk youth

To make a donation:

You will have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve made an investment with a real return on every dollar.

• Donate online at the Y Strong Kids web site
• Fill out a Pledge Form and mail or drop off to the Downtown Branch
• Drop by the Downtown Branch and make a donation in person.

Take the Y’s Corporate Challenge to your office or business.

For other Giving Opportunities or to Volunteer with our Y Strong Kids Campaign please contact:

Fione Wilson
Manager, Fund Development
250-418-1836
fwilson@victoriay.com