Mission Partners 

"Make a Difference in a Child's Life" 

2008 
Mission Partners Campaign

Goal $165,000
Todd Meierhoffer, Campaign Chairperson

Our Reach is Broad and Welcoming
By intent and action, our reach is broad and welcoming. The Christian principles of our 
foundation continues to guide our programs and operations. We serve persons of all ages, race and religion. Our annual mission campaign raises funds to provide financial assistance to families throughout St. Joseph. In 2007, the campaign awarded $424,000 in direct financial assistance for people to join the YMCA and participate in our programs. Our financial assistance program makes membership and programs available no matter what their economic situation is. If you are interested in helping to Make a Difference in a Child's Life, click here.

Here is just one of the many stories we have received. 

A New Start

     Patsy, a single mom, has four children at home to raise. She said, “I divorced in April 2000. A month after we split, I found out I was pregnant with twin boys, Marco and Mateo. This would change my entire life, as I had to quit my job due to unaffordable child care expenses. It cost me a thousand dollars a month. I felt I had hit rock bottom but was not going to go back to my alcoholic husband. Alcoholism destroyed my marriage, and once I left, I was never going back. I was determined to make it on my own. I focused on working and raising my kids with no help.” Beginning in January of 2008, the YMCA helped Patsy by  providing financial assistance for 50% of her Childcare fees. "I am so thankful for programs like the YMCA Student Enrichment Program that make it possible for me to keep working. I have been in the work force for five years now and only have a high school diploma. It is not enough. I want my kids to go to college someday. We all have a meaning and purpose in life. I let my children know everyday how hard life can be if you don’t make the right choices."