Strong
Kids Campaign
Your
YMCA serves children from all walks of life. We provide more than
$170,000 worth of programs and services to children, seniors and families
thay typically can not afford recreation, character development and
wellness. Please support this effort with a contribution to the Strong
Kids Campaign!
Download
and print a Strong Kids pledge form*,
fill it out, enclose your contribution and mail to:
Decatur
Family YMCA
Strong Kids Campaign
220 W. McKinley Ave.
Decatur, IL 62526
Do something special for the youth of the Greater Decatur area!
BE
A HERO - VOLUNTEER
The
mission of our Strong Kids Campaign is to raise awareness of our financial
assistance program that helps people in need. Won't you help us tell
the YMCA story? Contact Paul
Stanzione today!
YMCA
ROLE MODEL WALL OF FAME
In
2005, the Decatur Family YMCA began to recognize those individuals
who have made a difference in the lives of children. We invited Role
Model Level Donors, those giving at a level of $1500 and above, to
nominate individuals who have truly made a difference in the life
of a child through direct contributions of time and talents. Many
who have been inducted since 2005 include teachers, coaches and those
who have helped agencies fund children in need. The YMCA is an organization
that prides itself on serving the needs of the entire community regardless
of socio-economic status.
Gloria
J. Davis, Nominated by Dave Moran,
Pepsi Refreshment Services
- Decatur
Gloria
Davis joined the Decatur Public School District as Superintendent
of Schools July
1, 2006. Superintendent Davis is the District’s
first female Superintendent. The District was established in 1865.
Ms. Davis has a solid background in education with extensive administrative
experience. She brings 35 years of professional educational expertise
to Decatur Public Schools.
During the past year, Superintendent Davis had led the effort to
increase graduation requirements, double the number of Advanced Placement
and honors classes at each high school, add Teaching Assistants to
all Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms, secure a 21st Century
Grant to offer after school programming at the middle and high schools,
develop a five-year strategic plan, and add a Student Services Department
to help better connect families with schools. Student achievement
is her top priority and she is passionately working to help each
and every child succeed.
Ms. Davis is an active
member of the Chamber of Commerce Executive Board, the YMCA Board,
Webster Cantrell Hall Board of Directors,
Partners’ in Education Board of Directors, Noon Rotary Club,
and the Criminal Justice Committee.
*All
forms are in .pdf format. If you have not downloaded a free copy of
Abobe Reader, click
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