In an effort to support the structure of our “Nutrition and Activity for the youth, Y5210 program” we are seeking $15,000 in funds. With your assistance, we can attain necessary supplies such as educational materials on nutrition, variety of fruits and vegetables, cooking equipment, and workout equipment. The YMCA is confident that implementing this program …show more content…
Davidson Street Charlotte, NC 28205. This branch moved to its current home in 1948 and named by David Johnston in memory of his father, Horace Johnston. The area now known as the NoDa district, is dedicated to living eco-friendly, supporting small businesses, promoting the arts, encouraging diversity and aiding fellow charities. The Johnston YMCA is a model for the community that thrives on the chance to make a difference with the Y5210 program.
The “Nutrition and Activity for the youth, Y5210 program” is initiated to provide youth healthy choices and remind them that every day, they should consume at least 5 servings of fruits or vegetables, have 2 or less hours of screen time, 1 hour of exercise and 0 sugar-sweetened drinks. The instruction is based off what Y5210 program stands for, taught by volunteers or YMCA employees. This program will provide youth access to educational packets, fresh fruits and vegetables, workout equipment, and a long lasting impression about how to live a healthy lifestyle that can impact the youth’s life going forward. The community response to our plan has been outstanding and they welcome the idea of teaching our youth about living healthy with Y5210. To implement this program and support its growth Johnston’s YMCA is seeking $15,000 in funds. The Johnston YMCA is extremely confident in the success of this program, which will continue to work on the success of helping our youth and parents understand what a healthy lifestyle is and how to achieve it. The YMCA hopes that the Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services will also see the value in this program and will help bring to the