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The Merrimack Valley YMCA’s “Reach Out For Youth” volunteer
committee has been busy planning the 2006 campaign. The committee
held a kick-off breakfast today at the Methuen YMCA, hosting
volunteers and community leaders.
Katie Sanchez, a fifth grade student at the Lawrence Family
Development Charter School, opened the event by singing “What I’ve
Been Looking For.” She was accompanied by Amy Baione, the YMCA’s
Music Clubhouse Director, on keyboard. Miss Sanchez has been an
active participant at the YMCA’s Music Clubhouse since it opened
its doors one year ago. “Katie is one of our greatest ambassadors.
She has recruited dozens of friends and students since she
joined,” Ms. Baione said.
The goal for the YMCA’s 2006 campaign is $366,000. Last year, the
“Reach Out for Youth” campaign raised more than $250,000 through
individual giving and special events to provide financial
assistance to nearly 2,000 children and families in need. These
annual fund dollars provide financial assistance to needy and
deserving children and families residing in the Greater Lawrence
community to participate in YMCA programs. The goal of the “Reach
Out For Youth” program is to assure that no one is turned away
from the YMCA for inability to pay.
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