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Thank you for your continued commitment in

supporting the programs and mission of your YMCA.__________________________________________________________________

YMCA of Metro Atlanta 100 Edgewood Avenue NE, Suite 1100 Atlanta, GA 30303

www.ymcaatlanta.org

Welcoming Hispanic Families

to Summer Camp

With the support of the UPSFoundation, the Cowart

Ashford Dunwoody, Robert

D. Fowler, Tull-Gwinnett andEd Isakson Y branches

provided summer day camp

for up to 8 weeks toHispanic-Latino children who

participated in a school year

initiative funded by theGoizueta Foundation.

In addition to continuing

their affiliation with the Y,

this summer bridgeprogram allowed involved

youth to continue to enhance

language skills and socialdevelopment in a fun,

nurturing camp setting. In

total more than 320 weeks ofcamp were offered. Just

imagine all the memories

and friendships this

experience provided!

Connecting to the Community

East Lake Outdoor Youth Development Center

The future of the renovated center located on

Memorial Drive and the revitalization of the adjacentpark is highly anticipated. This collaboration with the

City of Atlanta and DeKalb County will make it

possible for the Y to offer youth wellness, teen

leadership programs and sports activities to the local

community. This new facility is expected to serve as

many as 300 middle school and high school studentsduring the summer and after school hours. Not only

will it be a fun, safe and nurturing environment, butprograms and activities will be guided by a Youth

Board. The Y facility is scheduled to open by the end

of 2012.

Wade Walker Park Family YMCA

The development of the new full-facility Y at Wade

Walker Park in Stone Mountain will be a welcome

addition to the surrounding community. This

important public-private partnership with DeKalb

County creates an opportunity for residents to

engage in youth, family and adult programs andactivities that emphasize Youth Development,

Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The Y is

scheduled to open August 16.

Help Children Realize Their Potential

Y Regional Golf Event * October 2012

We invite you to take part in Atlantas largestcause-driven golf event, being hosted on four

exceptional Canongate golf courses located

throughout metro Atlanta. You may select to playeither October 8 or 9. Proceeds from this event

will fund programs such as pre- and after-school

childcare, day camp, youth sports and teen

leadership activities. Help us to ensure every childhas an equal chance to reach his or her full

potential! Visit www.ygolfevent.org for event

details and registration.