my why: BUILDING SUCCESSFUL KIDS WITH TEAM SPORTS Juan Castillo northwest family ymca A friend of the Y since 2008, Juan Castillo serves as a volunteer coach for the Northwest Cobb Strikers, the boys soccer team at his local Y. As a mentor to his young athletes, Juan sees firsthand the impact of participating in team sports during this critical stage in their development. Skills learned at the Y come into play beyond the field as these young men begin making choices that will ultimately lead to even greater success at home and school. “The Y is a partner for these kids: it encourages them to reach their goals.” –Juan Castillo Juan is just one example of the impact YMCA volunteers make by investing in the future growth and success of children through constant encouragement, mentoring and support. How to give To make a gift today, please complete the pledge card and return to: Northwest Family YMCA, 1700 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw, Georgia 30152, or give online at wcy.ymcaatlanta.org, and click Donate Now. why it matters 2013 Annual Giving Campaign NORTHWEST FAMILY YMCA Front Photo: Michelle Lapid Exp. Date Signature To give online, go to wcy.ymcaatlanta.org, and click Donate Now. Cash Discover E-mail Date Please contact me regarding employer gift matching. AMEX VISA Check MC Zip Campaigner Northwest Family YMCA 1700 Dennis Kemp Lane Kennesaw, Georgia 30152 770-423-9622 wcy.ymcaatlanta.org Phone 2,275 families in need have access to Y programs through scholarships. Children and families in our community need the Y now more than ever. Anyone who expresses an inability to pay is offered financial assistance. Scholarships provide opportunities for individuals and families to experience YMCA programs. Your YMCA, reflecting its Judeo-Christian heritage, is an association of volunteers, members and staff, open to and serving all, providing programs and services which develop spirit, mind, and body. Financial assistance is available based on need. The YMCA actively seeks to identify and involve those in need. Credit Card # YMCA MISSION 3,600 kids learn the value of teamwork. Structured sports help kids enjoy physical activity, make friends, succeed in school, and build self-confidence. State 1,500 children are active and challenged in summer day camp. Day camp provides an affordable and accessible summer program for children that helps to reinforce character development while giving working parents peace of mind. City northwest family ymca Name as it appears on card Our why: Address INSPIRE TEEN LEADERSHIP The Y’s teen programs are developing the next generation of leaders by providing a values-centered leadership academy at local Ys and resident camp. Method of Payment: Our programs empower and change lives and transform communities. I would like my gift to remain anonymous. We create programs for every stage of life. as you would like it to appear for recognition WHY GIVE We keep seniors active and involved in the community. Name We keep children active and challenged in summer day camp. We give adults a second chance at a healthy life. month/year We teach kids the value of teamwork through participation in youth sports. We partner with parents to instill values in kids. Monthly Beginning EMPOWER HEALTHY LIVING As the nonprofit leader for health and well-being, the Y offers programs and activities that impact the lives of thousands of children and adults—encouraging them to live healthier and be more active at every phase of their development. We fight childhood obesity by making exercise fun for kids. Quarterly 4 With a variety of high-quality, after-school and summer day camp programs, the Y places education squarely at the forefront of future personal and professional success. We give kids the confidence to lead and succeed. One time 3 IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT We keep kids from going home alone after school. Pledge Time Frame: 2 As the nonprofit leader for youth development, the YMCA is closing the school readiness gap and equipping preschool children with skills to be successful in school. We inspire a love of the great outdoors for kids at resident camp. In support of the Northwest Family YMCA Annual Giving Campaign, I/we pledge $ 1 ENSURE SCHOOL READINESS We prepare kids for kindergarten in our early learning centers. Campaign Commitment WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO We impact children, families and communities like no one else. 2013 Annual Giving Campaign Northwest Family YMCA More than 20% of our Y community – kids, adults and families – receives financial assistance to participate in our impactful programs. why it matters why it matters Why We Need You