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Agency Spotlight

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What does the agency do: The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body. YMCA's are a national nonprofit organization committed to providing high quality, affordable childcare and other services to families in the community. In 2004-2005, The Vermilion Family YMCA's childcare program served over 150 youth ages 18 months through 7th grade. The Center also implements a childhood obesity prevention program. "Kids in Motion," is a high-energy group fitness class for school age children and a self-directed fitness challenge for each youth. In addition, the Vermilion Family YMCA also offers events and programs to strengthen families. Parenting classes, in conjunction with BayShore Counseling, are available as well as other events including Breakfast with Santa, Halloween Fun Fair, and the Mothers and Fathers luncheon. These events reach over 200 families and go on throughout the year. They give families a positive, caring environment to share valuable time together.

Fast Facts:

• Volunteer founded and volunteer led, the YMCA was established in London, England in 1844 by George Williams.
• YMCA's are the nation's largest nonprofit community service organization in the United States.
• YMCA's are for all faiths, races, ages, abilities and incomes. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
• There are nearly 10,000 YMCA childcare sites across the country that provides high-quality, affordable care to more than 500,000 children. Twenty percent of families enrolled in the YMCA childcare program receive financial assistance.

In This Issue:

First annual Small Business Blitz a success! Twice as Nice - LifeShare and United Way team up! Read the Results! – Day of Caring Community Pantry Drive Spotlight on our Volunteers The Business of Caring - Read why North Coast Correctional Treatment Facility Supports United Way Looking for reasons to invest in United Way – Here’s 10! (on-line video) Fund Distribution Volunteers Needed Upcoming events at our partner agencies! Donate online - it's safe and secure

Save the Date:

November 28th 11 am - 6:30 pm LifeShare/United Way Blood Drive Lorain County Family YMCA, Lobby 1121 Tower Blvd, Lorain November 29th 11 am- 6:30 pm Lorain County Community College, College Center 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria December 31st Distribution Volunteers Applications due to Tina Clark