YMCA Draws More Than 100 to Strong Kids Kick-Off
Fundraising project opens with activities, food—and fun.
E.J. Risher, 2, of Hillsborough, a Hillsborough Family YMCA branch member, is entertained by a clown as part of the children's activities offered during the launch of the fourth Strong Kids annual support fundraising campaign kickoff on Tuesday. Last year, the Y, a nonprofit charity, gave out $550,000 in financial assistance for camp and child care, for people to participate in Y health and wellness programs and for community programs that serve everyone from pre-schools to seniors.
Niko Rodriguez/For the Somerset Valley YMCA
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Tuesday's "It Starts With One" fundraising campaign kickoff for the Somerset Valley YMCA drew more than 100 visitors to the East Mountain Road center.
The event was aimed at helping highlight the Y's "Strong Kids" fund which helps the Y provide residents with services that include health care, wellness activities, senior fitness and more, according to Somerset Valley YMCA CEO Paul Kieltyka. The fundraising helps the nonprofit provide services for all residents, regardless of their ability to pay.
This year's fundraising goal is $164,000 this year, more than the $155,000 raised in 2012.
