Montgomery County Y News

Montgomery County Family YMCA Press Release (Red Oak, Iowa)
Tuesday, November 26^th, 2013

YMCA News for Immediate Release

COME RIDE WITH US! The Holiday Lighted Fire Truck Rides will be back on Friday, December 13th, 2013 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Montgomery County Family YMCA.

There is no registration for this event; however you will need to complete a program release of liability form before going on the ride.  Please meet in the multi-purpose room.  Rides on the truck are FREE! Chaperones will be provided and rides leave approximately every 20 minutes.

Pictures with Santa will be available as well for a fee by H-R Photography & Video. H-R Photography will donate 20% of every picture to the YMCA’s annual campaign.

Event  Sponsors: H-R Photography & Video of Red Oak, IA, Fareway of Red Oak, IA, Red Oak Greenhouse of Red Oak, IA, the Montgomery County Family YMCA, and Dave and Debbie Gammell of Elliott, IA.

For more information on these promotions or how one can become a member, volunteer, donor, or simply involved with the Montgomery County Family YMCA, please stop in for a visit or tour of the YMCA, call the YMCA at 712-623-2161, or visit the YMCA on Facebook, or the Y’s website at www.mcymca.com

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Dear YMCA members, 

Would you be able to help our youth at Inman Elementary School in Red Oak Iowa for a few hours a week? Inman Elementary School in Red Oak, Iowa has recently started a literacy program called the "Reading Rangers". This is a literacy campaign aimed at helping the little ones at Inman build their reading skills and benefit from positive adult influences. They are looking for a few volunteers to give approximately one hour per week at a scheduled time with an assigned teacher to just listen to the kids read. The volunteer would listen to each child, one at a time, for as much time as the volunteer is able to give. It is a great way to volunteer as that is what the YMCA is all about – community!

The times available are primarily on Monday and Friday mornings with one Wednesday slot, as well.

For more information on how you can be involved in this program contact Angie Britten at 402-616-2592, 623-4446, or 623-1116.

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YMCA News for Immediate Release

Stuff your stocking with YMCA Christmas Gift Cards! The YMCA is offering a limited time special for the perfect stocking stuffers to get for your friends and family. The Gift Cards will be available to purchase November 23rd - December 24th 2013 with no purchase limit!

Celebrate 2014 by joining the Y! Special rates will be available January 1st – January 10th, 2014. This is the perfect way to KICK OFF the New Year by getting into a healthy routine without spending a lot of money!

*If you are already a member - remember our referral program! For every new member that is referred and maintains their membership for a minimum of 3 months you get a gas card!

For more information on these promotions or how one can become a member, volunteer, donor, or simply involved with the Montgomery County Family YMCA, please stop in for a visit or tour of the YMCA, call the YMCA at 712-623-2161, or visit the YMCA on Facebook, or the Y’s website at www.mcymca.com

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This is an update on the Y's efforts to help those who survived the typhoon that struck the Philippines last week. 

The natural disaster killed thousands, affected millions more and devastated entire communities. The Philippines YMCA is responding to the humanitarian crisis by providing critical supplies including water, food, medicine and shelter to some of the hardest hit areas. Like Ys in the United States, the Philippines YMCA has the local presence, expertise and relationships to effectively help those in need. Because of its knowledge of the impacted areas, the Y is particularly focused on reaching remote areas where aid is scarce, security concerns are growing and survivors are extremely vulnerable.

The national office of the Philippines YMCA is working closely with its local associations and the Asia Pacific Alliance of YMCAs to maximize their reach and impact. In the immediate future, the Y will continue to respond with emergency aid while developing long-term plans to help people and communities move beyond this tragedy. You can find more information and the latest updates online at ymca.net.

To help our colleagues reach more people, Ys worldwide are mobilizing resources. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) World Service has established the Philippines YMCA Relief Fund, with 100 percent of the contributions going towards relief and recovery work. In addition to financial assistance, Y-USA's International Group will work closely with the Philippines YMCA and the Asia Pacific Alliance on recovery strategies.

Responding to devastation on such a massive scale requires a passion and commitment to community that is inherent in our organization, and it is this commitment that unites us as a global Movement. Please keep our colleagues in your thoughts and prayers as they work tirelessly to help those in desperate need. Feel free to contact me if you have questions and thank you for your continued support. 

Sincerely,

Tom Valentine 

Vice President, International Group YMCA of the USA   

To donate: Online: https://donate.ymca.net/world-service-donation.aspx

By phone: (800) 872-9622   By mail: YMCA of the USA Attn: YMCA World Service 101 North Wacker Drive, 16th Floor Chicago, IL 60606   

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