The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign is hoping to raise $300,000 this year.
President & CEO Shilo Boucher says it’s an increase of roughly $50,000 compared to last year.
YMCA Strong Kids Campaign fundraising goal for this year is $300,000 #SaintJohn #Sjnews pic.twitter.com/asJoQ5CWdK
— Matt Mabee (@mattmabee7) February 15, 2017
Boucher says the increase will allow the YMCA to help more kids.
She says the YMCA wants to ensure it does not have to turn anybody away.
Boucher calls the fundraising increase a challenge that the YMCA is ready to take on.
Irving Oil was at the announcement as well and have committed to sponsoring 100 students this summer by covering the costs for them to go to Camp Glenburn.
YMCA President & CEO Shilo Boucher says the Strong Kids Campaign helped 2300 kids attend camp last year. #SaintJohn #Sjnews pic.twitter.com/jG7SGt33fn
— Matt Mabee (@mattmabee7) February 15, 2017
