The Clinton YMCA's annual 'Strong Kids' campaign is underway.
On the WHOW Morning Show Monday, Executive Director Rennie Cluver told Regional Radio many may recall that 'Strong Kids' fundraising efforts were mostly done in the spring but because of COVID, it has since shifted to a fall fundraiser.
This year, the Y kicked off the 'Strong Kids' campaign with an event at the Prairie Passage greenspace off the square on Center Street. Cluver emphasizes contributions big and no matter how small help the Y achieve its mission.
Cluver reminds 'Strong Kids' only supplements a portion of the funds they pour back into families that participate in Y programming. He believes an investment in the Y makes a difference for so many people who may not otherwise utilize YMCA programming.
According to Cluver, while the 'Strong Kids' campaign helps the Y achieve its mission and is a blessing to a lot of families in the community, it isn't the difference to the extent the Y would close its doors without it.
If you've contributed to the 'Strong Kids' campaign in the past, Cluver indicates you should be receiving information on it again this year. To learn more about making a contribution to the Y, visit clintoncommymca.org or stop by the facility at 417 South Alexander Street to learn more.
