Tampa YMCA Gears Up with KIA of Wesley Chapel For Bike Drive Benefitting Students in Need

Tampa YMCA Gears Up with KIA of Wesley Chapel For Bike Drive Benefitting Students in Need

WHAT: The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is gearing up with KIA of Wesley Chapel for a bike drive benefitting the YMCA youth at Sulphur Springs K-8 Community School.

WHEN: The community is asked to donate new bikes to students in need. A collection drop-off will be available December 18-20, 2020.

WHERE: KIA of Wesley Chapel, 28555 FL-54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 (Friday & Saturday 8am-8pm and Sunday 11am-6pm).

WHY: One of the Y’s most impactful work is year-round out-of-school programming in the high need community of Sulphur Springs. The Y’s goal is not only to support these students with education, but to provide a safe environment for them to live, grow and thrive—regardless of their income or background. Sulphur Springs is a walking community where most working families need support transporting their children to and from school. These bikes will fulfill a vital need for students who need a safe way to get to school every day safe and on time.

“We wanted to team up with the Y to provide kids with a different type of ride – a new bike. Besides putting a smile on their faces during what could be a difficult holiday season financially for their families, what better way to stay healthy, get outside, and ride with their friends to school or the park,” said Emily Brun, Community Coordinator, KIA of Wesley Chapel.

For more than 130 years, the Tampa YMCA has been responding to critical social needs and positively impacting the lives of children, adults and families across Hillsborough and East Pasco counties. Focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the Tampa Y strengthens the community by empowering kids to succeed in school and in life, helping community members get healthier, developing leadership skills in teens and preventing drowning.

CONTACT: Media members can contact Y Communications Manager Kelli Biandudi at 813-817-8144 or Kelli.Viandudi@tampaymca.org.