YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo

THAnk You!

It is with the generous support of many individuals, organizations and businesses that the YMCAs of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo are able to make a tremendous impact on the lives of children, youth, adults and families within our communities.  We would like to thank all of our donors for making the YMCA their charity of choice.  Together we are building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

     Cowan Insurance Group and The Cowan Foundation

Thank you to Cowan Insurance Group and The Cowan Foundation for supporting the 2010 YMCA Strong Kids Campaign by choosing our organization to be one of the recipients of proceeds from the 2010 Cowan Charity Classic Golf Tournament. 

Ontario Trillium Foundation

Pictured:
John Milloy, MPP Kitchener Centre, Minister of Training, Colleges & Universities and Minister of research & Innovation

Lucie Allard, Chair, Grant Review Team, Ontario Trillium Foundation

Tom Abbott, VP Membership Services & Facility Development, YMCA

 The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation 

 Thank you to The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation for investing in the needs of our community
 with such generous support.  We are grateful to be receiving the following grants:

• $2,500 from The Waterloo Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund to help send children from Kitchener, Waterloo, and the townships of Wilmot, Wellesley and Woolwich to day camp. 
• $25,165 to give 516 children ages 3-12 YMCA memberships at the A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA.  This grant was made possible thanks to The Lyle S. Hallman Fund and the Dr. John D. Stewart Fund.
• $20,000 to help build the Stork Family YMCA, which is under construction at the corner of Fischer-Hallman and Laurelwood.  This generous grant was made possible by the Community Fund and will be used to help pay for a gymnasium divider in the new facility allowing the YMCA to provide multiple programs at the same time.
  

Astley Family Foundation

Thank you to the Astley Family Foundation for investing in programs for Newcomer Youth in our community. In 2009, 89 youth between the ages of 13 and 17 attended the YMCAs Newcomer Youth Program. This program provides an inclusive environment to facilitate integration into a new way of life by breaking down cultural barriers, providing access to community resources and supports and assisting in the development of a positive social network for new Canadians.

Grand River Imaging & Photographic Society (GRIPS)

Thank you to GRIPS for donating proceeds from their June event featuring author/photographer Andre Gallant. The funds raised will assist new Canadian children to attend summer day camp at the YMCA.

Pictured are: Kathy Wilson, VP Financial Development, YMCA, Salman Memon, 14 and his sister Samreen Memon, 8 from the Newcomer Youth Program and Karen Von Knobloch, President, Grand River Imaging & Photographic Society (GRIPS)

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Thank you to Canadian Tire Jumpstart for supporting 355 "Y Kids" this spring.  The Jumpstart program provides YMCA memberships to children who, without financial assistance, would not be able to have a YMCA membership.  For more information about the Jumpstart program, go to www.canadiantire.ca/jumpstart

RONA Foundation

Thank you to the RONA Foundation for supporting the Drop in Recreation program at the Z beside the Y Youth Centre.  This much needed support will be used towards healthy snacks for the young people who visit the Youth Centre.  For more information on the RONA Foundation go to www.rona.ca

TD-Sponsorship of Strong Kids Campaign

The YMCAs of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo would like to thank TD Bank Financial Group for sponsoring the 2010 Strong Kids Campaign.  TD's sponsorship has enhanced the visibility and capacity of our annual appeal which supports children, youth and families who require financial assistance in order to participate in YMCA programs and activities.

Leo's Cafe

The staff, volunteers and members of the A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA would like to thank Leo's Cafe for raising $293.50 this year by holding a lemonade stand to help the 2010 Strong Kids Campaign!
 

President's Choice Children's Charity

The YMCA of Cambridge would like to thank President's Choice Children's Charity for their support of the Just Hangin' Out Program.  The program gives teens with disabilities the opportunity to make new friends in a fun and supportive environment.  Once a week teens meet at the Z beside the Y for dinner, recreational activities and guest speakers.  PC Children's Charity is dedicated to helping children who are physically or developmentally challenged by providing these young people with a renewed sense of dignity, independence and freedom.