A shift in how people give and who they can give to has forced a DeWitt County entity to adjust how they seek out support from the community.

The Clinton YMCA this summer has introduced a few pay-to-participate events for the whole community to be a part of. It's a shift in how they rally support for their organization according to Executive Director, Rennie Cluver.

Events like the recent Battle at the Cove or the YMCA golf outing are geared to bring people that are unaffiliated with the YMCA out for some fun and to support their cause. Cluver says he is finding they are starting to reach people who may not have anything to do with the Y currently taking part in their events.

Cluver would like to see more appreciation shown to their donors and celebrate their accomplishments. 

The fourth annual spring triathlon is coming up August 17 at the Clinton Lake Mascoutin campground. Cluver says while this fundraiser is an adult sports fundraiser but they will put some of the funds into the Strong Kids campaign if needed.