Erie, PA – The YMCA of Greater Erie’s Downtown YMCA Childcare raised $429 for the American Red Cross Haiti Fund. Childcare children, parents and YMCA members participated in a change drive at YMCA’s Member Services Desk as well as in the Childcare Department. The Pre-K children sold cookies and milk in the YMCA lobby.
Pictured with Downtown YMCA Pre-K students, left to right are Kayla McLaurin, YMCA Pre-K Teacher, Amy Rivera, YMCA Pre-K Teacher, Shelley Brown, American Red Cross Executive Director, and Danielle Ricci, YMCA Pre-K Teacher.
About the YMCA of Greater Erie: The mission of the YMCA of Greater Erie is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Integral to all YMCA programs is character development and developmental assets. Character Development is based on the four YMCA core values-caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
For 150 years, the YMCA of Greater Erie has been dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities with a mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all it. Is also the belief of the YMCA that no one should ever be denied services because of inability to pay. Additionally, our income-based membership ensures that everyone can belong to the YMCA.
Our four convenient locations throughout the Erie region offer programs for all ages from our creative and fun youth sports programs to a wide variety of active older adults classes. Our award winning early learning care for children is offered at twenty locations throughout Erie County. A fit lifestyle and a philosophy dedicated to honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, the YMCA of Greater Erie celebrates a century and a half of services to our community.
To learn more visit www.ymcaerie.org.