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Each year the Cumberland County YMCA conducts its Annual Support Campaign to raise funds to support its Financial Assistance program. This program ensures that any individual or family who wishes to can access our programs and services, regardless of ability to pay.
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Each year the Cumberland County YMCA conducts its Annual Support Campaign to raise funds to support its Financial Assistance program. This program ensures that any individual or family who wishes to can access our programs and services, regardless of ability to pay.
All contributions to our Annual Support Campaign are greatly appreciated. Please View Our Giving Levels and then read below to see how your generosity could benefit a child or family in your community.
Impacting the Community - Casco Bay Branch
1 in 5 members receive some level of financial assistance at the Casco Bay Branch, totaling $198,793 last year
Serving all incomes, ages & abilities:
The Casco Bay Branch serves more than 500 individuals every day, seeing more than 15,000 visits very month; regardless of background, faith or income. Our promise to the community is that we will serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay. During our 2009 fiscal year, we provided $167,793 in financial assistance for memberships, programs, year-round preschool, and summer camp. We also provided another $31,000 in support of our Adaptive Services program, a zero-barrier program that is open and accessible to everyone in our community. This year we anticipate that the total number will approach $221,000.
Building strong families & communities:
The YMCA is dedicated to serving the families of our community. Our Prime Time program in particular is designed to keep both children and their parents healthy in spirit, mind, and body – making it as easy as possible for parents to find the time to focus on their own health while knowing that their children are in a safe and nurturing program. Families are also encouraged to participate together in family swims, programs such as family sports mix, and our special events such as Health Kids Day. Last year we awarded more than $58,215 in financial support for 484 family memberships. We fully expect to match that number again this year.
Providing meaningful youth programs:
From full day child care to summer camp to swim team, and more, the YMCA provides a wide range of programs for children of all ages. 150 children on the Stripers swim team learn not only the skills involved with competitive swimming, but also how to work toward an individual goal in a team setting, the value of hard work, and camaraderie. 38 children receive support to participate on the team, totaling more than $8,466.
Our preschool program provides a safe environment for children to grow and explore. We awarded nearly $34,553 last year, meaning that nine families did not have to choose between work and quality child care. This is nearly triple the amount from the prior year.
Where the money goes:
Impacting the Community - Greater Portland Branch
1 in 2 members receive some level of financial assistance at the Greater Portland Branch, totaling $307,588 last year
Serving all incomes, ages & abilities:
The Greater Portland Branch serves more than 250 individuals every day; seeing more than 7,300 visits every month; regardless of background, faith or income. Our promise to the community is that we will serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay. During our 2009 fiscal year, we provided $307,588 in financial assistance for memberships, programs, child care, residence program, and summer camp. This year we anticipate that the total number will approach 310,000.
Building strong families & communities:
The YMCA is dedicated to serving the families of our community. Our Prime Time program in particular is designed to keep both children and their parents healthy in spirit, mind, and body – making it as easy as possible for parents to find the time to focus on their own health while knowing that their children are in a safe and nurturing program. Families are also encouraged to participate together in family swims, programs such as family yoga, and our special events such as Health Kids Day. Last year we awarded more than $226,000 in financial support for memberships, many of them families. We fully expect to match that number again this year.
Providing meaningful youth programs:
From child care to summer camp to swim team, and more, the YMCA provides a wide range of programs for children of all ages. 100 children on the Polar Bears swim team learn not only the skills involved with competitive swimming, but also how to work toward an individual goal in a team setting, the value of hard work, and camaraderie. 37 children receive support to participate on the team, totaling more than $7,505.
Our school age programs provide a safe environment for children to grow and explore. We anticipate awarding over $40,000 this year, meaning that nine families do not have to choose between work and quality afterschool child care.
Where the money goes:
Impacting the Community - Pineland Branch
1 in 2 members receive some level of financial assistance at the Pineland Branch, totaling $76,669 last year
Serving all incomes, ages & abilities:
The Pineland Branch serves more than 3,400 visits every month; regardless of background, faith or income. Our promise to the community is that we will serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay. During our 2009 fiscal year, we provided $54,312 in financial assistance for memberships, programs and summer camp. We also provided another $22,357 in support of our Otter Pond program, an outdoor wilderness camp serving youth throughout Cumberland Country. This year we anticipate that the total number will approach $93,000.
Building strong families & communities:
The YMCA is dedicated to serving the families of our community. Our Prime Time program in particular is designed to keep both children and their parents healthy in spirit, mind, and body – making it as easy as possible for parents to find the time to focus on their own health while knowing that their children are in a safe and nurturing program. Families are also encouraged to participate together in family swims, programs such as family sports mix, and our special events such as Health Kids Day. Last year we awarded more than $26,000 in financial support for 484 family memberships. We fully expect to match that number again this year.
Providing meaningful youth programs:
From Saturday Kids Care to summer camp to sports mix, the YMCA provides a wide range of programs for children of all ages. 251 children at our day camps not only enjoyed a fun, active summer with friends but also found a safe environment to grow and explore. We anticipate awarding over $35,000 to 140 children this year, ensuring that all kids can have the same experience.
Our sports mix program starts working with kids at age 2 to have fun, learn new skills in soccer, t-ball, football and other activities to begin a health, active lifestyle that can last a lifetime. We expect over 130 lives to be touched through this program.
Where the money goes:
