The Clinton YMCA is introducing a first of its kind fundraising program.
The Acres For Kids is looking for agriculture cooperators to help them raise money for the Clinton YMCA. YMCA board member Darren Moser explains it all started as they sought new ways to raise money.
According to Moser, there are five seed companies that have agreed to provide the Y with product. Additionally, they are partnering with farmers to plant the seed and then donate the yields from that seed to the YMCA.
The program has two options for farmers in their donation to the YMCA. One option is to donate 100% of the gross harvested grain dollars but Moser explains they are offering a 75% donation to help offset costs of inputs.
Farmers who commit to the program are asked to have their donation to the YMCA by December 1, 2019. To learn more about the program, contact the Clinton Y at 217-935-8307.
The Clinton YMCA's biggest yearly fundraiser is their Strong Kids Campaign which seeks to raise money to help offset the funds the YMCA puts back into the community through scholarships for their programming.
There's much more to the program than just growing grain and the YMCA receiving a donation at the end of the year, there will also be an education component with the community's youth during the summer. Learn more about that in the coming days on Regional Radio News.
