Make Christmas shopping easy this year with the First Annual YMCA Online Auction. Browse through a great selection of items and bid for your favourites, while supporting the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign! The Online Auction opens Friday, November 1 at 8 AM and closes Sunday, November 17 at 10 PM. You can access the auction at charityauction.bid/ymcaosgb

The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign supports the Y’s financial assistance program. As a charity, our goal is to ensure that our programs and services are accessible to everyone, no matter what their financial circumstances are. Currently 1 in 7 members receive financial assistance to access the Y. At the Y, we believe that health should not be a luxury; that the health of local children and families should not be determined by their neighbourhood or bank account. Statistics show that many local people simply do not have the financial means to access health and fitness programs which would greatly benefit their overall well-being. 20% of Owen Sound & Chatsworth residents belong to a low-income household (this is the highest ratio in all of Grey-Bruce).

Incredible contributions have come in from residents and businesses all over Grey Bruce in support of local people in need. Auction items range in value from $10-$1500+. Gift certificates, Artwork, Buffalo Bills tickets, a signed Team Canada Jersey and more!

YMCA Communications Lead, Ellen Wallace says “We are so thankful for all our generous contributors that made this online auction possible. Money raised from this auction will help us ensure we can continue to turn no one away. Supporting this auction can change life for a local family in need.”

To learn more about the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and financial assistance, visit ymcaowensound.on.ca and click “Get Involved” at the top.

source: media release