2014 Annual Campaign to Support Community Needs

Montgomery County Family YMCA Launches 2014 Annual Campaign to Support Community Needs

Red Oak, Iowa, Monday, February 24th, 2014 – The Montgomery County Family YMCA is launching its Annual Campaign, ”The Y. So Much More.” on Thursday, March 13 to ensure that everyone in Montgomery County has access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Every day, the Montgomery County Family YMCA works to support the people and neighborhoods that need it most by addressing community matters, such as fitness and healthy lifestyle for all ages, chronic health issues, school partnerships, and to serve as a center for social networking.

“Throughout Montgomery County, countless people know the “the Y”. But there’s so much more to our Y than one might think”, said Nick Zimmer, Executive Director, Montgomery County Family YMCA.  “The Y is more than a gym. It’s a cause. As a charity, we’re dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being, and giving back and providing support to our neighbors.” 

This year, the Montgomery County Family YMCA has set a goal to raise $56,000. Nick Zimmer, Executive Director , Montgomery County Family YMCA indicated so far with early gifts that have arrived to the YMCA,” the campaign has already off to a wonderful start of nearly $9,000 raised so far.”

Funds raised will support a wide range of activities from athletics to summer day camp. The Y doesn't just strengthen bodies – it strengthens people, families and communities.

Last year, charitable gifts from YMCA donors made it possible for kids to have a safe place to learn and build confidence after school; for families to reconnect and grow together; for members of the community of all ages, access to fitness education and training to reach their full potential. 

The Annual Campaign kick-off event will take place on Thursday, March 13, 2014 from 8 am to 7:30 pm (throughout the day in the Multi-Purpose Room).

About the Y

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. 

The Montgomery County Family YMCA's mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all!  We provide health and wellness, youth sports, senior programs, teen programs, aquatics, and group exercise instruction. In our 66,000 sq. /ft. state of the art facility we serve over 917 households with membership totaling over 2,338.

To learn more about how you can support the Y’s cause, please contact Nick Zimmer, Executive Director at 712-623-2161 or execdir@mcymca.com, or visit www.mcymca.com for more information.