Whether due to unemployment, poor health, financial hardship or special circumstance, people struggle to provide for their families.  The Westfield Area Y has been responding to the needs of individuals and families in Westfield, Cranford, Garwood and Mountainside since 1923.  Through skills development, the support of a teacher or coach, or the socialization of a group of like-minded individuals, the Y fosters the care, nurturing and respect all people need and deserve.

A Safety Net
Thanks to the 2010 Strong Kids Campaign, the Westfield Area Y provided $274,712 in direct financial assistance to 265 individuals in need.  No one experiencing a bona fide financial hardship is turned away for inability to pay.  Approximately 86% of scholarships are awarded for children enrolled in full day child care, school age child care and summer day camp programs.  The remaining 14% supports membership and program participation for needy families and individuals.

We need your help to ensure that no one is denied a chance to participate because of an inability to pay.  Only by working together can we give more kids the opportunity to grow strong in spirit, mind and body.  contributions received from the Strong Kids Campaign fund the growing number of scholarships awarded to individuals and families in need of vital Y programs and services.

Contributions are tax-deductible.  

For more information or to make a contribution, click on our Strong Kids brochure for a printable pledge form.  Or make an online contribution here.  If you, or someone you know is in need of financial assistance, click on our Financial Assistance brochure.

 

There are a number of fundraising events for the Strong Kids campaign.  Please see the "related events" on the left-hand side of this webpage.