Saturday, January 30, 2010
AUSTINTOWN — The Youngstown YMCA, with its mission of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities in mind, will begin its 2010 fund-raising campaign with a party at 7 tonight at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 4490 Norquest Blvd.
The event will feature live entertainment, including music by Geo C and Tha Storm; auctions, raffles and gourmet food, all to benefit the Strong Kids Campaign. Tickets — $50 in advance and $75 at the door — can be purchased at both YMCA branches, the Central, at 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown, and the D.D. and Velma Davis Family Branch, 45 McClurg Road, Boardman.
The YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign provides financial assistance to underprivileged youths and families for membership and/or program fees, and to special-needs populations and agencies with usage of the YMCA’s pools and gyms, Kleeh said.