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Clinton YMCA 'Strong Kids' Campaign Underway

Thanks to the COVID pandemic and its economic impacts, a Clinton non-profit's annual fundraising efforts were put on hold and this month they are finally getting into gear again.

 

The Clinton YMCA's annual Strong Kids campaign is underway. Executive Director Rennie Cluver says this year they are starting the campaign reaching out to banner donors and next week they plan to begin reaching out to the community.

 

 

Next Monday, September 28 begins outreach to donors that give in smaller amounts. Cluver explains they are excited to partner with DeWitt Savings Bank the week of October 5-10 and any donations they receive will be matched up to $10,000. 

 

 

Cluver points out the Clinton YMCA supplements over $100,000 for community families to be able to participate in Y programming through the year. Many in the community are still surprised to learn the YMCA does not receive federal or state funding.

 

 

This year's strong kids campaign may be as important as ever. Cluver explains because there may be so many businesses and families who are still reeling from the COVID pandemic's economic impacts, they really don't know what to expect.

 

 

October 10, the YMCA is hosting a fundraiser to help supplement the loss of the Apple n' Pork Festival. They will be serving a drive-thru meal of their traditional pork cutlet sandwiches and loaded baked potatoes, staples of their Apple n' Pork fundraising efforts.

 

October 10 will be the final day for contributions that will be matched by DeWitt Savings Bank. Cluver is hoping the folks will contribute while also enjoying their Apple n' Pork weekend classic food. 

 

You can contribute online this year to the Strong Kids campaign through the Y website, clintoncommymca.org or you can call 217-935-8307 for more information on contributing to the annual campaign. 

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