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Yorks, DeBartolo Corp. to Match Donations to the YMCA on Giving Tuesday

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Giving Tuesday, this year celebrated Nov. 30, is a global day celebrating philanthropy and generosity. And this Giving Tuesday, the YMCA of Youngstown is blessed by a partnership to strengthen our community.

Denise and John York and The DeBartolo Corporation have pledged to match donations up to $9,000 made to the YMCA of Youngstown on the world’s largest day of giving.

This matching pledge of up to $9,000 means that when someone gives to the YMCA of Youngstown on Giving Tuesday, their $50 gift turns into a $100 gift. Even better, the gift stays in the community.

“We thank the Yorks and The DeBartolo Corporation for their generosity and dedication to our community,” says Tom Gacse, president and CEO of the YMCA.

“When you give to the Y on Giving Tuesday, or any day of the year, you are ensuring equitable access to resources that the Y is committed to providing, no matter the challenges that may face our communities, economically or socially,” he says.

Reaching the goal of $18,000 this year means the YMCA will be able to:
•    Improve the physical and mental well-being of those living with, through, or beyond cancer in our LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Program, offered free to all cancer survivors.
•    Provide increased access to the YMCA After School Program, where children get homework help, physical activity and build friendships in a supportive environment.
•    Offer swim lessons and water safety skills to children with disabilities in the Swim Whisperers Program at the Y.
•    Offer free art programming and experiences to under-served neighbors and areas of our community through the YMCA ARTreach Program.
•    Supplement the cost of membership and programs’ fees for children, adults, seniors, and families through our YMCA Financial Assistance Program so ALL can have access, regardless of their financial situation.

Donors wishing to contribute to the YMCA of Youngstown for Giving Tuesday can go to YMCAyo.org/giving-tuesday.

For more information about the YMCA of Youngstown or Giving Tuesday contact:
Marykaye Carlson
VP of Advancement
YMCA of Youngstown

(O) 330-742-4797
mcarlson@youngstownymca.org

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