Cumberland County YMCA
P.O. Box 1078
Portland, ME 04104
(207)874-1111
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Annual Support Campaign
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.
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Casco Bay YMCA Branch * Greater Portland YMCA Branch * Otter Pond Day Camp * YMCA at Pineland Branch |
The Casco Bay Branch provided nearly $137,000 in financial assistance in 2007...
 We serve all ages, incomes and abilities:
The Casco Bay YMCA serves more than 600 individuals every day, seeing more than 11,000 visits every month; regardless of background, faith or income. During our 2007 fiscal year, we provided $136,881 to the community in financial assistance for memberships, programs, year-round preschool, and summer camp. We also provided another $31,000 in support of our zero-barrier programming, such as the one-on-one support component of our Adaptive Services program, which is open and accessible to everyone in our community. In just the last three months of this current fiscal year, we have seen a 10% increase in awards, which we anticipate continuing through the end of the year.
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 We build Strong families:
The YMCA is dedicated to serving the families of our community - including individual members of the family and the entire family unit. 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 themselves while knowing that their children are in a safe and nurturing program. Last year we awarded $58,484 in financial assistance for family memberships. We fully expect to match that number again this year.
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 We provide a safe and nurturing environment for preschoolers:
The YMCA provides a close-knit community for its 11 preschool children. The program promotes early childhood as a time of fun, exploration and discovery - all of which these children experience, as well as the enriching opportunity to participate in Y programs such as swim lessons, yoga classes, creative movement and more. Last year the Y awarded $13,000 in financial assistance for this program. We anticipate matching that number again this year.
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Where the Money Goes...
During the 2007 Annual Support Campaign, we raised $83,400 to support the financial assistance program at the Casco Bay YMCA. These funds came from 340 generous individuals and businesses in the community who believe in our mission and the good work that happens within our walls. We hope you will join us in achieving our goal of 400 gifts this year that will total $91,000.
So that you can make as informed a decision as possible, here is the breakdown of how our dollars raised are spent.
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The Greater Portland Branch provided approximatley $175,000 in financial assistance in 2007...
 We serve all incomes, ages and abilities:
The Greater Portland YMCA serves more than 300 individuals every day, accommodating nearly 10,000 visits each month; regardless of faith, background, age, or income. During our 2006 fiscal year, approximately $175,000 of financial assistance was provided to the Greater Portland community for memberships, programs, child care, and summer camp.
Our two pools serve as popular recreational outlets for all. From swimming lessons to the swim team, and general swim to Aquafit, the Greater Portland YMCA offers everyone a chance to participate regardless of ability to pay.
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 We develop in children a sense of belonging:
Greater Portland YMCA programming for children includes: Child care, Sports, After School, Wellness, and Aquatics - all of which are structured to provide a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and fun experience for all. We live our motto, "Everybody plays, everybody wins."
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 We promote health and wellness for all:
Since its founding in 1853, the Cumberland County YMCA has provided health and fitness programs as an integral part of its mission. Y programs emphasize preventive health care, encourage healthy life-styles, and offer specialized programming for an ever changing community.
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The Pineland Branch provided $53,500 in financial assistance in 2007...
 We serve all incomes, ages and abilities:
The Pineland YMCA serves more than 150 individuals every day, seeing nearly 4,500 visits every month; regardless of faith, background and income. This year over $74,000 will be provided to over 300 youth, individuals and families in financial assistance for memberships, programs, and summer camp.
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 We provide the camp experience to children every summer:
Last summer, 401 children attended our summer day camp at the Pineland YMCA and at Otter Wilderness Day Camp. During this time, the YMCA awarded $25,700 in financial assistance to 143 families to ensure that no child would be turned away from the YMCA and denied a summer camp experience due to an inability to pay.
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 We are volunteer driven:
The Pineland YMCA relies heavily on its strong volunteer base in many ways. Last year, the Y benefited greatly from the support of nearly 69 volunteers who donated more than 600 hours of service for special events, fundraising, programs, and on our Advisory Board.
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 The Annual Support Campaign helps families...
Financial assistance made possible by contributions to the Annual Support camapign allow families access to health, wellness, youth and family programs regardless of ability to pay. The following is just one story of how financial assistance helped this family stay active and healthy when they needed it most. CLICK HERE to read their story.
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The Noyes Street Child Development Center provided $60,000 in financial assistance in 2007...
 We serve children 6 wks - 5 year old:
The Greater Portland YMCA serves more than 40 families each week at our Noyes Street Child Development Center. Families of all income levels and backgrounds are able to receive full day child care services at our NAEYC accredited program located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Portland.
Each year, we give over $50,000 from the Annual Support Camapign for financial assistance to families in need of affordable, quality child care in the Portland area from a name they trust, the YMCA.
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 We provide families an opportunity to get involved:
Families of children enrolled in our child care center have the opportunity to get involved by attending family nights, walking field trips, or act as a member of our Parent Advisory Committee. Families are also able to take advantage of the many aspects of family programming the YMCA has to offer with their family membership.
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 We are child centered and directed:
Our "learning through play" philosophy enables us to allow children to explore their environment in a way that will enhance their educational experiences and prepare them for the future. Our curriculum is guided by the children's interests and needs and adapted to fit their daily schedules.
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The Cumberland County YMCA, with its Greater Portland , Casco Bay Regional, YMCA at Pineland and Otter Pond Camp branches, is committed to building strong kids, individuals, families and communities through programs and services that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, regardless of ability to pay. |
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