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Volume 2, Issue 2 Summer 2012
IN THIS ISSUE
Strong Kids Campaign is Victorious
Brooklyn Nets Assist in Youth Health
Stay Healthy with Summer Membership Offer
Healthy Kids Day
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Member Registration: June 9
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On May 10th, just two and a half short months after kick-off, the Y
celebrated reaching the Strong Kids Campaign annual fundraising
goal.
“We are grateful to be part of a community that truly cares about
each other,” said Mel Tse, Executive Director. “Park Slope values
the programs we offer for people of all ages and work together to
ensure that these opportunities are available to everyone.”
Held in the Prospect Park YMCA gymnasium, the Victory Celebration
was filled with entertainment and recognition. The event showcased
a hip hop performance by PS 200’s Y Afterschool program; youth
guitar recital premiering their original riff; and a heartfelt testimo-
nial from a New Americans Welcome Center participant.
“I didn’t realize how diverse our programming is,” said event atten-
dee. “From physical activity to drawing and computer literacy
classes, the Y really makes it hard to not want to belong here.”
Funds raised through the Strong Kids Campaign allows the Y to pro-
vide free and subsidized programs and financial assistance to mem-
bers in need. Among the many Strong Kids Campaign supported
programs offered at the Y, we are proud to serve:
Hundreds of youth in our free of charge Y Afterschool program
located from Park Slope to Coney Island;
More than 50% of our over 900 summer day campers partici-
pate for free or on financial assistance and all of our special
needs campers participate for at least half the program cost;
More than 2,000 enrollments each year in our free of charge
literacy, language and citizenship classes through the New
Americans Welcome Center;
Hundreds of community members in need of membership finan-
cial assistance; and
Teens from all over Brooklyn in our free teen and civic leader-
ship programs all year round.
Community Rallies to Support
Families in Need Funds raised help individuals, children, and families of Brooklyn
learn, grow and thrive
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Brooklyn Nets Assist in Youth Health The Nets and Barclays Community Alliance have made their mark in Brooklyn. On May 2nd, Nets CEO, Brett Yormack, joined more than 500 kids at the Park Slope Armory YMCA for a day of
healthy and fun physical activity in continuation of their Nets Assist Community Week.
“We’re excited to build our relationship with the Brooklyn Nets,” said Associate Executive Director,
Erika Rautenstrauch. “The Nets, like us, are committed to not simply being in the community but rather becoming a part of the fabric of the fabric of Brooklyn.”
The Barclays/Nets Community Alliance has partnered with all Brooklyn YMCAs under the YMCA of Greater New York to promote health and physical activity among youth throughout the borough.
Brooklyn YMCA Executive Directors with Nets CEO,
Brett Yormack .
Brooklyn Nets celebrated Nets Assist Day serving
more than 500 kids representing greater Brooklyn .
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Healthy Kids Day
Healthy Kids Day® is the nation’s largest health promotion and education day,
celebrated across the country at over 1,900 YMCA branches. This free and open annual Y event brings children and families together to provide the education, activities, and
experiences that teach good health and foster positive connections through fitness, sports, and fun. Held on April 28th from 10 am to 4pm, this year’s Park Slope Armory
YMCA Healthy Kids Day served over 1,200 community members and partnered with local organizations to large national companies to provide activities for kids and grown-ups.
These partnerships included:
LIBRARY CARDS ISSUED BY THE BROOKLYN LIBRARY
HOME DEPOT’S TILING AND PAINTING
DEMONSTRATIONS
FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS WITH ASTORIA
FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
NEW YORK LIFE PRESENTEDCHILD ID CARDS
LUTHERAN MEDICAL SPOKE ON INJURY PREVENTION
& NUTRITION
PARK SLOPE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORP
TAUGHT KIDS ABOUT FIRE SAFETY
PARK SLOPE CIVIC COUNCIL REPRESENTED
COMMUNITY INFO TABLE
LOCAL BUSINESS PROMOTION THROUGH 5TH
AVENUE BID INFO TABLE
COLGATE DONATED TOOTH BRUSHES & FLOSS AND
METHODIST HOSPITAL PROVIDED ORAL HYGENE
DEMONSTRATIONS
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The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service
organization which promotes positive values through
programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all
people with a focus on youth.
Prospect Park YMCA 357 Ninth Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 718.768.7100 ymcanyc.org/prospectpark
Park Slope Armory YMCA 361 Fifteenth Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 212.912.2580 ymcanyc.org/parkslopearmory