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GREENFIELD The YMCA has kicked of its Annual Sustaining Campaign with the goal of raising $175,000 12 percent more than last year.

This annual campaign helps to sustain the YMCA so we can continue to provide programs for youth, families and seniors as well as provide some of the financial assistance dollars for people of all ages and all income levels to join the YMCA and participate in our programs, said Wendy Blanchard, Y-board president, in a news release. Increases in minimum wage and health insurance costs have created an ongoing financial challenge for our YMCA.

This years campaign kicked off with a volunteer breakfast at Terrazza Restaurant at the Country Club of Greenfield. During the event, two members spoke about how their involvement with the Y has changed their lives and the lives of their children.

Bob Cooley described how the Prescribe the Y Program (formerly Exercise in Medicine) has helped him develop a regular exercise routine and improve the health of his mind, body and spirit. Christine Hawley, the mother of a child enrolled in the Ys year round preschool/day-care program, shared how the Y has helped her and her daughter become healthier.

Most people know the Y is a place to exercise, but exercise is just one way the organization fulfills its cause, which is to strengthen the community. The annual campaign makes it possible for people of all walks of life to become part of a healthy and positive community.

A successful campaign will help sustain the Y and keep our sliding fee scale policy intact for 2017, which provides adults and children the opportunity to participate in programs that will help them learn, grow and thrive, Executive Director Bob Sunderland said in the release. Presently, 28 percent of our members and up to 60 percent of the children in our programs are receiving some assistance with their fees. The theme for our campaign is The Y. For a better you. For a better community. For a better us.

Sunderland added that the Y is constantly evolving and developing programs in three areas of focus: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Over the past few years, he said members have volunteered by cooking and serving food for the Community Meals Program; providing ongoing donations for local food pantries; providing a free clothing store each November; supporting Warm the Children, Adopt a Family and the Womens Way backpack project; holding yoga for cancer survivors and afternoon social activities for adults.

Campaign Chairman Andy Killeen said his team is committed to reaching its dollar goal. More than 80 Y volunteers will be donating their money and time to help raise $175,000 for this years campaign. He said the goal is to contact more than 1,300 YMCA friends and members in only 24 days.

We have the opportunity to make Franklin County an even better place to live, he said in the release. We can all become more involved in local agencies, schools and our neighborhoods. And I know that one way to keep our community strong and moving forward is to support the YMCAs Annual Sustaining Campaign. Lets make sure Franklin County folks have the Y as a refuge, a place to learn new skills, to stay healthy and be safe.

The campaign runs through May 19. Those who would like a campaigner to contact them or if who would like to help the YMCA make calls, may contact Tina Newton at 773-3646, ext. 411. Credit card donations can be made through the Ys website at ymcaingreenfield.org by clicking on the donate button, or by calling 773-3646, ext. 0. Checks can be sent directly to the YMCA, attn: Tina Newton, 451 Main St., Greenfield, MA 01301.

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