The Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, a branch of the Channel Islands YMCA, held its Annual Campaign Kickoff at an in-person event in Santa Ynez. This year’s Annual Campaign fundraising goal is $190,000.
For the second year, Jeanmarie Harty, Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA board chair, is spearheading the campaign effort. Money raised during the annual campaign are used to provide financial assistance to our community members.
The YMCA provides financial assistance to families and individuals for memberships or programs such as child care, camp, sports and after-school programs. In addition, the funds support the YMCA’s free Third Grade Learn to Swim and LiveSTRONG at the YMCA cancer survivor program.
“Funds raised during our annual campaign stay local, we directly see the positive impact on the people of our community,” said Harty.
“Community Starts Here, is our campaign slogan this year,” said Kathryn Thompson, YMCA executive director. “The Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA is here to inspire
change, and these funds help us to build a stronger, healthier and more connected community.”
Donations to the YMCA can be made at the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, 900 N. Refugio Road, or by calling 805-686-2037. For more on the annual campaign, visit ciymca.org/donate.
Established in 1887, the Channel Islands YMCA is a charitable organization of seven YMCA branches serving Santa Barbara and Ventura counties including: Camarillo Family YMCA, Lompoc Family YMCA, Montecito Family YMCA, Santa Barbara Family YMCA, Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA in Santa Ynez, Ventura Family YMCA, San Luis Obispo YMCA and Youth and Family Services YMCA, which operates Noah’s Anchorage Youth Crisis Shelter, the St. George Family Youth Center and My Home.
For more about the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, visit http://www.ciymca.org or call 805-686-2037.