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Change a life...Support the Y.
The Penobscot Bay YMCA is one of the most important social service agencies in our region.
Yet few people realize that:
We serve people of all ages with wellness, recreational and social service opportunities that enrich and support lives.
The 5,000 members and 16,000 program participants we engaged in YMCA activities last year represent only a
fraction of the total population we serve. As a lead agent for Knox County's Healthy Maine Partnership, we distribute
nearly a half million dollars each year to local agencies for physical activity, nutrition, and substance abuse prevention
work, impacting the overall health and wellbeing of thousands of individuals living and working in Knox County.
Revenue to support the Penobscot Bay YMCA activities comes from four distinct sources:
As an organization committed to its charitable purpose, the YMCA intentionally discounts the cost of all memberships
and services. In addition, nearly 40% of all YMCA members take advantage of our scholarship program. In 2010
alone, awarded scholarships totaled $180,000.
It is clear that the YMCA is much more than a pool and a fitness center!
After gaining a better understanding of the impact the YMCA is having on youth and families, we hope that
community members will support the YMCA financially. Please consider:
Your help is greatly appreciated!
Change a life...Support the Y.
The Penobscot Bay YMCA is one of the most important social service agencies in our region.
Yet few people realize that:
- The YMCA is the largest child care provider in Knox County
- Nearly 1,000 people each day access wellness activities at the YMCA
- We are the only provider of youth swim lessons in our service area
We serve people of all ages with wellness, recreational and social service opportunities that enrich and support lives.
The 5,000 members and 16,000 program participants we engaged in YMCA activities last year represent only a
fraction of the total population we serve. As a lead agent for Knox County's Healthy Maine Partnership, we distribute
nearly a half million dollars each year to local agencies for physical activity, nutrition, and substance abuse prevention
work, impacting the overall health and wellbeing of thousands of individuals living and working in Knox County.
Revenue to support the Penobscot Bay YMCA activities comes from four distinct sources:
- Membership revenue
- Program revenue
- Grant support
- Charitable contributions
As an organization committed to its charitable purpose, the YMCA intentionally discounts the cost of all memberships
and services. In addition, nearly 40% of all YMCA members take advantage of our scholarship program. In 2010
alone, awarded scholarships totaled $180,000.
It is clear that the YMCA is much more than a pool and a fitness center!
After gaining a better understanding of the impact the YMCA is having on youth and families, we hope that
community members will support the YMCA financially. Please consider:
- Donating to our Annual Scholarship Campaign
- Purchasing a ticket to our Annual Gala
- Joining our Heritage Society by remembering us with a gift in your will
- Donating a boat to (or buying a boat from) our Annual Boat Auction
Your help is greatly appreciated!
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Becky and Gus Ruggieri turned to the
Y for support after gaining
guardianship of their granddaughter,
Addy. "The Y has become an
extension of our family," says Becky.
The impact that the Y's Childcare
Staff has made of Addy will stay with
her for a life time."
Be inspired by the Ruggieri's and
others by reading their full stories!
Y for support after gaining
guardianship of their granddaughter,
Addy. "The Y has become an
extension of our family," says Becky.
The impact that the Y's Childcare
Staff has made of Addy will stay with
her for a life time."
Be inspired by the Ruggieri's and
others by reading their full stories!