Dakon Construction Ltd.
Thank you to Dakon Construction Ltd. for their generous gift of sponsorship of the 2010 Chairs Round Table reception held at Deer Ridge Golf Club. We appreciate the opportunity to show support to the many generous donors of the YMCAs of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo while continuing to provide much needed programs that help the children and families in our communities. Please click here for more information about our Chairs Round Table program.
Cowan Insurance Group and The Cowan Foundation
Thank you to Cowan Insurance Group and The Cowan Foundation for supporting the 2010 YMCA Strong Kids Campaign by choosing our organization to be one of the recipients of proceeds from the 2010 Cowan Charity Classic Golf Tournament.
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The KW YMCA would like to thank the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Trillium Foundation for funding to assist with the installation of an elevator at the A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA in Kitchener.
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Pictured:
John Milloy, MPP Kitchener Centre, Minister of Training, Colleges & Universities and Minister of research & Innovation
Lucie Allard, Chair, Grant Review Team, Ontario Trillium Foundation
Tom Abbott, VP Membership Services & Facility Development, YMCA
Astley Family Foundation
Thank you to the Astley Family Foundation for investing in programs for Newcomer Youth in our community. In 2009, 89 youth between the ages of 13 and 17 attended the YMCAs Newcomer Youth Program. This program provides an inclusive environment to facilitate integration into a new way of life by breaking down cultural barriers, providing access to community resources and supports and assisting in the development of a positive social network for new Canadians.
Jennifer Astley-Kinsey and Judy Astley visited the KW YMCA Newcomer Youth Program in November 2010
Grand River Imaging & Photographic Society (GRIPS)
Thank you to GRIPS for donating proceeds from their June event featuring author/photographer Andre Gallant. The funds raised will assist new Canadian children to attend summer day camp at the YMCA.
Pictured are: Kathy Wilson, VP Financial Development, YMCA, Salman Memon, 14 and his sister Samreen Memon, 8 from the Newcomer Youth Program and Karen Von Knobloch, President, Grand River Imaging & Photographic Society (GRIPS)
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Thank you to Canadian Tire Jumpstart for supporting 355 "Y Kids" this spring. The Jumpstart program provides YMCA memberships to children who, without financial assistance, would not be able to have a YMCA membership. For more information about the Jumpstart program, go to www.canadiantire.ca/jumpstart
RONA Foundation
Thank you to the RONA Foundation for supporting the Drop in Recreation program at the Z beside the Y Youth Centre. This much needed support will be used towards healthy snacks for the young people who visit the Youth Centre. For more information on the RONA Foundation go to www.rona.ca
TD-Sponsorship of Strong Kids Campaign
The YMCAs of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo would like to thank TD Bank Financial Group for sponsoring the 2010 Strong Kids Campaign. TD's sponsorship has enhanced the visibility and capacity of our annual appeal which supports children, youth and families who require financial assistance in order to participate in YMCA programs and activities.
Leo's Cafe
The staff, volunteers and members of the A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA would like to thank Leo's Cafe for raising $413.50 this year by holding a lemonade stand to help the 2010 Strong Kids Campaign!
President's Choice Children's Charity
The YMCA of Cambridge would like to thank President's Choice Children's Charity for their support of the Just Hangin' Out Program. The program gives teens with disabilities the opportunity to make new friends in a fun and supportive environment. Once a week teens meet at the Z beside the Y for dinner, recreational activities and guest speakers. PC Children's Charity is dedicated to helping children who are physically or developmentally challenged by providing these young people with a renewed sense of dignity, independence and freedom.
Jean Ripley Foundation
Many thanks to the Jean Ripley Foundation for Child Development. Their investment in the YMCA's Virtual Y program will help children develop learning and social skills.
Heffner Lexus Toyota
We are pleased to recognize Heffner Lexus Toyota as a sponsor of our Battle of the Bands. The ongoing support of Heffner Lexus Toyota means our Battle of the Bands will again be a successful event in showcasing the talents of the young people attending the Z beside the Y.
