Y Raises Funds for Youth with Book Fair

By Chris Misner, Director of Adult & Recreational Services

Reading is essential to the development of their young people. On January 21^st of this year, The Chambersburg Memorial YMCA ran its second annual Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser to benefit the youth in their programs. The Y sold 27 percent more and surpassed its challenging $6,000 goal.

Preschoolers, members and non-members were invited to join for special story times throughout the week, focused on different books available at the fair. The lobby became flooded with excitement and energy upon children rushing to the book stands after school.

In addition to the book fair, the Y participated in the “All for One” fundraiser. With this event, Scholastic donates a book for every dollar collected to a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children, families, and teachers.

The Y challenged their Before and After School sites to collect loose change for the chance to win an ice cream party. Combined, The Chambersburg YMCA’s youth donated $335.50 to the “All for Books” program. For the second year in a row, the Y children at Hamilton Heights Elementary came out on top raising $144.82.

For each person who volunteered their time with the fair, The Chambersburg Y has donated a book in their name to a YMCA Program library. The Chambersburg Memorial YMCA would like to recognize and thank all their volunteers for their hard work and dedication.