SUSAN LANDERGAN LEARNING FUND SLLF ENDOWMENT

Dick & Sandra Carrington

William A. Carrington, Jr. Herman & Donna Cone

Art G. Costan

Ellen S. Costan

Preston & Marian Craighill

D. Ann Farmer Cindy & Mike Forren

Bill & Frankie Gorman

Tim & Beth Groover

Leighton & Pinky Houck

Clara B. Jackson

Bill & Ellen Jamerson

Journey & Sharon Johnson

Susan & Kevin Landergan

Don & Jeanne Landis

Walter G. “Chip” Mason, II

Patti S. McCue

Bobby & Becky O’Brian

Jay & Staci Parker

Rob & MJ Pearson

Charlie & Mary Jane Pryor

Phill & Lisa Sauls

Marc Schewel

David & Bowie Shields

Dick & Darlene Sterne

Jan Walker

Jimmy & Marty Watts

Sackett & Alex Wood

Bunny & Anne Wood

The Susan Landergan Learning Fund, created in 2019, honors retired YMCA of Central Virginia CEO Susan Landergan. Susan has an immense passion for children and their families and spent her career building opportunities and initiatives for those facing obstacles and barriers keeping them from succeeding.

One such program is our Power Scholars Academy. In partnership with Lynchburg City Schools, Power Scholars Academy began in 2014 with just 20 kids at RS Payne Elementary, situated in one of Lynchburg’s most underserved communities.

The partnerships Susan cultivated led to a successful program where we now serve close to 1,000 kids during the summer - effectively reducing summer learning loss and increasing chances for students to succeed no matter their socioeconomic background.

Through community partnerships and statelevel recognition, the YMCA of Central Virginia qualified for and received grants and funding for Power Scholars Academy, allowing the Susan Landergan Learning Fund to grow and appreciate. This has prompted another opportunity for growth.

Developing kids and helping them reach their God-given potential is at the core of our mission, which is why we are enhancing our Youth Development initiatives. We are expanding our reach with a newly appointed Association Director of Youth Development. This role oversees the growth and quality of our Power Scholars Academy, Before and After School Programs, Summer Camp, the newly reimagined Downtown Teen Center, and all other youth education and empowerment programs. These programs target some of our most vulnerable youth, increasing access to resources to keep them connected, engaged, and on a path to success.

The Susan Landergan Learning Fund is integral in ensuring the sustainability of these programs. We thank our donors and supporters for their commitment to providing these programs for generations to come.