YMCA of Greater Nashua's Annual Campaign is Underway

YMCA Annual Campaign is Underway, staying true to the Y's mission of being 'for all'

Every day we are confronted with news that is bad: Obesity, diabetes, death by drowning – second leading cause of death in children under 12, the opioid epidemic.
Here is news that is good: The YMCA of Greater Nashua’s programs are evidence-based and proven to tackle these seemingly insurmountable societal issues.

• The obesity epidemic is growing, especially in our youth. Our Prescribe the Y program provides support and education that heads off childhood obesity.
• The rate of diabetes is exploding. We offer diabetes prevention programs that help you learn your risk and then take action.
• Drowning is the second leading cause of death in children under 12. The Y teaches swim lessons, offers scholarships for those lessons, and partners with school systems to help all kids be proficient swimmers.
• Teens are barraged with the opportunity to take drugs and participate in risky behavior. We help to keep teens away from opioids through our Y-Achievers and Leaders Club. And we keep kids engaged over the summer through Camp Sargent, our summer day camp, and Camp Spaulding, our overnight camp.
• Early childhood learning is proven to be foundational to later school and workforce achievements. The Y offers quality early childhood education to hundreds of very young children, giving their parents the peace of mind to work.
• Children in national studies show that 3rd grade children who are reading below grade level are more susceptible to dropping out of school at some point before graduating high school. This may also lead to a lower wage job for the rest of their life, a higher propensity for substance abuse, incarceration and lower self-esteem. The Y is helping to combat the summer learning slump by offering the Power Scholars Academy in conjunction with the Nashua Public Schools. Last summer we served 330 students.

All of this and we offer fitness programs for thousands in the Greater Nashua community, too. Last year, 35,000 people got active with the YMCA of Greater Nashua.
Everything we do revolves around:

• Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child
• Healthy Living: Improving well-being and quality of life for all ages
• Social Responsibility: Partnering with 50 area social service agencies to leverage impact

Serving all regardless of their ability to pay is a YMCA core value. Last year the YMCA of Greater Nashua provided $814,500 in scholarships for more than 3,500 children and families.
We hope you will join us in keeping true to our mission of serving the entire community through support of our annual campaign. When the Y’s reach extends, we all benefit. Childcare. Wellness after cancer treatment. Teen leadership. Youth development. Cycling for Parkinsons. Nutrition. Diabetes prevention and management. Adult fitness. It’s all at the Y.
Please join us by donating to the YMCA of Greater Nashua’s annual campaign. Every dollar matters, because every child matters. To contribute, please call 603-598-1533 or go to www.nmymca.org.