The Young Women’s League of Reading partner with Burbank YMCA to support of local children

Reading-North Reading, June 2014 – The Young Women’s League of Reading, Inc., a philanthropic organization, benefiting individual charities, scholarships and social needs in Reading recently made a generous donation to the Burbank YMCA in support of providing a life changing summer camp experience for four local children. 

I was thrilled to accept the donation on behalf of the children we serve,” commented Burbank Y Executive Director, Irene Collins.  “This year in particular, we are experiencing increased requests for support.  We are so grateful to The Young Women’s League of Reading for their generosity because it enables us to deliver on our mission and never turn anyone away for the inability to pay.”

 “We are proud to partner with the Burbank Y and have the ability to make a direct impact on the lives of four Reading children by providing for a safe, fun and educational summer experience,” said YWL President Stefanie Walsh.

The Young Women’s League of Reading has raised and returned to the community more than $70,000 in the past five years.  The group was founded in 1950 and is comprised of 25 women whose mission is to coordinate fund-raising, as well as social and civic events in Reading.  More information about the organization can be found on their web site www.ywlreading.org

Those wishing to contribute to the Burbank Y Annual Fund in support of helping local youth with summer camp can also visit the Burbank Y web site www.ymcaboston.org/burbank or contact Executive Director Irene Collins at 781-909-7401 or by email icollins@ymcaboston.org.