YMCA of Coastal Georgia Receives two $5,000 Grants from JCPenney Afterschool

Oct. 22, 2010 - PRLog -- SAVANNAH, RICHMOND HILL, GA – A $5,000 grant from JCPenney Afterschool will give the Habersham and the Richmond Hill YMCAs of Coastal Georgia the opportunity to help more children and teens participate in safe, life-enriching afterschool programs during this school year.

“The YMCA of Coastal Georgia is dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, by promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility,” said Rachel Meuser Bowman, Director of Development.  “This generous support from JCPenney Afterschool strengthens our efforts by giving parents in the communities we serve peace of mind, knowing their children have a place to learn, grow and thrive,” Bowman said.

The YMCA of Coastal Georgia currently serves over 6,000 children per day in before and after school child care programs like Pryme Tyme and Fun Club in Chatham, Bryan, Effingham and Liberty Counties.

The gifts received are part of the 287 grants being awarded by JCPenney Afterschool to YMCAs around the country. It is designed to help Ys provide financial assistance to students (grades K-12) who otherwise could not afford to participate in afterschool programs.  

With thousands of afterschool programs across the country, the nation’s YMCAs are a leading resource for parents seeking a safe, enriching place for their children to go after school. YMCA afterschool programs focus on the holistic development of youth, which include elements that promote health and well-being, social skill development, emotional development, creativity, character development, sports and service.

JCPenney Afterschool has supported YMCA afterschool programming since 1999. In addition to awarding afterschool access grants, JCPenney Afterschool has implemented Round-Up fundraising events and a JCPcares social media campaign to raise awareness and resources in support of afterschool programs in every JCPenney community.

The YMCA of Coastal Georgia has 10 area branches  www.ymcaofcoastalga.org:  Habersham YMCA 912-354-6223; Effingham YMCA 912-826-2199; Islands YMCA 912-897-1192; Pryme Tyme YMCA 912-351-3622; Richmond Hill YMCA 912-756-5856; Southside YMCA 912-961-9622; Tybee Island YMCA 912-786-9622; West Chatham YMCA 912-748-9622; Liberty County/Armed Services Family YMCA 912-368-9622; McIntosh County YMCA 912-437-9622

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