Moolah For City YMCA

From the Bridgeport YMCA:

BRIDGEPORT YMCA RECIEVES $17,620 GRANT FROM FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO HELP YOUTH

–Funding Supports YMCA Summer Day Camp Program–

The Fairfield County Community Foundation (FCCF), recently awarded the Bridgeport YMCA a grant for $17,620 in support of the YMCA’s Summer Day Camp Program, which emphasizes educational and recreational achievement while maintaining a safe and fun environment kids can enjoy during their summer vacation.

Specifically, the grant money will be used to facilitate the YMCA’s Summer Day Camp Program which serves children ages 5-12 in Bridgeport’s South End. The program runs for nine weeks, beginning the day after school ends and continuing until the day before school starts in the fall, providing seamless programming for the children of Bridgeport and helping accommodate working parents. In addition to the traditional camp activities, such as arts and crafts and indoor/outdoor recreation, numerous personal growth and development courses will be offered including: conflict resolution, self reliance, role playing and strategies for diffusing power struggles, violence and hostility. Computer Lab time and Reading Library are also incorporated into the daily camp schedule. Summer Day Camp programs run weekdays from 8:00am to 5:30pm.

“Without the support of the Fairfield County Community Foundation, there is simply no way we could serve the number of children we do. They have provided a real life line for the community here,” commented Bridgeport YMCA Executive Director, Tim Bartlett.

About Fairfield County Community Foundation

The FCCF promotes the growth of community and regional philanthropy to improve the quality of life throughout Fairfield County. Individuals, families, corporations and organizations can establish their own charitable funds or contribute to existing funds focused on specific areas of need or communities in Fairfield County. The Foundation also provides philanthropic advisory services, and develops and leads initiatives to tackle critical community issues. It is in compliance with the Council of Foundation’s national standards for community foundations. The Foundation has awarded over $120 million in grants to nonprofits in Fairfield County and beyond. For more information, visit www.fccfoundation.org.

About the Bridgeport YMCA:

The Bridgeport YMCA is the leading provider of childcare services in the city serving almost 1,300 kids each day. The YMCA is proud to serve over 4,200 individuals uniting men, women and children of all ages, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. The Bridgeport YMCA is a place for people to belong, serving Bridgeport’s children, families and communities for over 126 years by being an organization “For youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility.” Visit www.cccymca.org.