BE THE CHANGE THE Y. FOR A BETTER US.™ Our members never cease to amaze us‌ Each year, The Gateway Family YMCA-Rahway Branch, raises money through various avenues including staff contributions, member contributions, and special events to support our Annual Campaign. Our Annual Campaign provides 100% support to our financial assistance program. We are happy to say that in 2015, our Branch raised $27,500 to support our Annual Campaign and awarded over $73,500 in financial assistance towards memberships and programs here at our Branch. In November, our Branch hosted the Express to Success event at the Rail House. During the early stages of planning, we were contacted by a group of members, now infamously known as the Aqua Six. After being inspired by the story of a guest who had been attending their aquatics fitness class and in need of financial support to continue attending, this group of members rallied. They made it their mission to ensure our Express to Success event was successful, so that their new friend, and others in our community, could receive support to participate in all of the great programs and services we have to offer. For weeks the Aqua Six selflessly pounded the pavement, going door to door, soliciting donations from local businesses and others, to support our raffles taking place on the evening of the Express to Success event. In addition to soliciting donations, they sold numerous tickets, and also increased the awareness of the public about the importance of the Y in our community. With over 60 people in attendance and 90 tickets sold, this single event raised over $900.00 for our Annual Campaign. While the event itself was successful, the impact it had was even greater. Not only did we raise money for our Annual Campaign, a group of members became empowered, and new friendships and partnerships were made. So, to kick off our 2016 series of member stories, we would be remiss if we did not start off by recognizing this selfless group of members known as the Aqua Six. For more information on our Annual Campaign, Branch offerings, or how you can get involved in furthering our cause, please contact us at rahwayinfo@tgfymca.org.
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