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Friday, January 20, 2012

YMCA: Be part of Something Great


Our building project is underway and our projected completion date is on the calendar, but we want to give you an opportunity to help us make this facility the best that it can be in order to serve our community’s needs. The YMCA has raised enough money to build a “base” building. We expect to outgrow this space almost immediately because of the excitement about a new facility. So we are asking groups to help us build some extra spaces while we can do it less expensively and more efficiently. Our general contractor has given us until February 10th to notify him of any alternates we want to add back in under the current bid amounts, so we need to raise the money as soon as possible. When you give to the Y, you strengthen our community. The Y uses your gift to make a meaningful, enduring impact right in your own neighborhood. Your gift will help build a facility used to expand experiences and programs to move people forward in their goals towards healthier families, social change, and overall well-being, available for all ages. Now is the time to give and support this necessary community contribution. Here’s an easy way to give today!



http://kingsportymca.kintera.org/somethinggreat



Thanks for helping spread the word,




Charlie Glass


Executive Director/CEO


Greater Kingsport Family YMCA


1100 Franklin Sq.


Kingsport, TN 37664


C 423-534-2900


P 423-247-9622 ext. 2194


cglass@ymcakpt.org


www.ymcakpt.org


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