Vermont Business MagazineThe Greater Burlington YMCA announced today the receipt of a generous $100,000 gift from NorthCountry Federal Credit Union. NorthCountry, now in their fifth year as the Y’s Youth Development Community Partner, has donated a total of $500,000 in recent years to helpunderwrite early education, after school programs, summer camps, youth swimming, and special events at the Y throughout the calendar year.
“The Y works side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive,”said Pam Mackenzie, Interim President & CEO at the Greater Burlington YMCA. “The Y has no better neighbor -- no stronger community partner -- in reaching this goal than NorthCountry Federal Credit Union and their members.”
This past year, NorthCountry’s financial support allowed the Y’s Camp Splash to offer free water safety lessons at Winooski’s Myers Pool; it helped struggling families enroll their children in quality Y child care programs by helping fund the Y’s scholarship fund; and ensured that a memorable summer camp experience was something available to all kids.
In addition to direct financial support of Y programs, NorthCountry employees connect in more personal ways to support the Y. In hosting a Halloween Fun Run at Camp Abnaki, NorthCountry staff dressed in costume to raise spirits and money in support Abnaki’s Kids to Camp fund. Additionally, NorthCountry once again delivered a pile of gifts to go under our Holiday Giving Tree, playing a key part in ensuring close to 300 gifts were distributed to people in need.
“The Greater Burlington Y’s mission aligns closely with our own, focusing on providing people across northern Vermont with the resources and opportunities they need to build the life they want,” said Bob Morgan, CEO of NorthCountry Federal Credit Union. “Our staff and Board of Directors are proud to stand with the Y in support of our community’s families and children.Working together, we maximize our impact for the better,” Morgan added.
Over the past several years, financial assistance by the Y has grown to close to $600,000 annually. The generosity of NorthCountry Federal Credit Union over the past five years has helped the Greater Burlington Y keep pace with the growing needs of the communities served by the non-profit.
“The Y is able to be a stronger force for good across Vermont because of the support we receive from NorthCountry Federal Credit Union,” Y President Pam Mackenzie added.
The Greater Burlington YMCA is a non-profit organization with a mission to build a strong community by involving youth, adults and families in programs and activities that develop spirit, mind and body. Last year, the Y awarded close to $600,000 in financial assistance so everyone could access the Y’s life-enriching programs regardless of ability to pay.
Source:February 3, 2016-- Burlington, VT --The Greater Burlington YMCA