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The Community YMCA Invites Community to Donate Holiday Gifts for Needy Families
Needy families in Mon. Cty will be able to have an enjoyable holiday through The Community YMCA's Adopt-a-Family and "giving tree" program.
Needy families in Monmouth County will be able to have an enjoyable holiday through The Community YMCA’s Adopt-a-Family and “giving tree” program.
Local residents and businesses are invited to join the Y’s Counseling and Social Services branch in making the holidays brighter by donating toys, books, clothes and other gifts for area families. The families are served through the Y’s Counseling and Social Services, which provides support services and counseling to children and families who are victims of abuse, neglect, in the foster care system or have special needs.
Adopt-a-Family
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To support the Y’s annual holiday giving program, community members may “adopt” a family or child and help provide gifts from their “wish lists.” Anyone who would like to participate in the Adopt-a-Family program will be able to choose a child or family. Unwrapped gift donations are welcomed now until December 16, 2014.
Giving Tree
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Local businesses are invited to display a “giving tree” and encourage their employees to participate by selecting an ornament with a child’s gift wish, and returning the gift by December 13, 2014.
All donated gifts are personally delivered and tax deductible.
The Y serves over 20,000 families in Monmouth County, about 3,000 of whom receive financial assistance for Y programs and services. Last year, over 300 children and their families received holiday gifts through these programs.
For more information on how you can donate or set up a “giving tree,” please call 732.544.4544, ext. 522.
About The Community YMCA
The Y is a leading nonprofit charity that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Community YMCA serves more than 20,000 residents in greater Monmouth County through programs such as: preschool, before and after school care, health and wellness, leadership, arts enrichment, personal and family counseling and summer day camp. With a mission to serve all, more than $660,000 in reduced and free membership fees and programs is provided by the YCares financial assistance program to individuals and families in need. For more information, visit TheCommunityYMCA.org.
