“Give your Heart to a Child” campaign helps everyone

The Sheridan County YMCA operates a scholarship program that ensures everyone can participate at the local YMCA. 

That scholarship program is funded largely through donations made by Sheridan County residents. Through the Give your Heart to a Child campaign, a total of 75 YMCA employees and volunteers canvass the county looking for residents with big hearts to donate to the program. 

Although the program supports scholarships for many children to participate in YMCA sports, classes, camps, programs and memberships, the campaign raises funds to support scholarships that can be used by people of all ages who meet the requirements. 

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, YMCA Executive Director Liz Cassiday told listeners how the campaign is a testament of the generosity of Sheridan residents.

So far this year, the campaign has raised $120,000 to be used exclusively for scholarships. With the overall goal for the campaign set at $175,000.

The YMCA processes an average of 4 scholarship applications a day. Approximately one in five memberships at the YMCA receive full or partial financial assistance.

To donate, click here, or visit the Sheridan County YMCA.