january newsletter - rahway branch
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THE Y. FOR A BETTER US.™
BE THE CHANGE
Our members never cease to amaze us… Each year, The
Gateway Family YMCA-Rahway Branch, raises money through various
avenues including staff contributions, member contributions, and
special events to support our Annual Campaign. Our Annual Campaign
provides 100% support to our financial assistance program. We are
happy to say that in 2015, our Branch raised $27,500 to support our
Annual Campaign and awarded over $73,500 in financial assistance
towards memberships and programs here at our Branch.
In November, our Branch hosted the Express to Success event
at the Rail House. During the early stages of planning, we were
contacted by a group of members, now infamously known as the Aqua
Six. After being inspired by the story of a guest who had been
attending their aquatics fitness class and in need of financial support
to continue attending, this group of members rallied. They made it
their mission to ensure our Express to Success event was successful,
so that their new friend, and others in our community, could receive
support to participate in all of the great programs and services we
have to offer.
For weeks the Aqua Six selflessly pounded the pavement, going
door to door, soliciting donations from local businesses and others, to
support our raffles taking place on the evening of the Express to
Success event. In addition to soliciting donations, they sold numerous
tickets, and also increased the awareness of the public about the
importance of the Y in our community.
With over 60 people in attendance and 90 tickets sold, this
single event raised over $900.00 for our Annual Campaign. While the
event itself was successful, the impact it had was even greater. Not
only did we raise money for our Annual Campaign, a group of members
became empowered, and new friendships and partnerships were made.
So, to kick off our 2016 series of member stories, we would be remiss
if we did not start off by recognizing this selfless group of members
known as the Aqua Six.
For more information on our Annual Campaign, Branch
offerings, or how you can get involved in furthering our cause, please
contact us at [email protected].
www.tgfymca.org/donate GIVE TODAY
YOU MAKE MORE POSSIBLE.