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YouthReach plans online gala to raise money for children in need

Financial fallout from COVID-19 means more kids need assistance to participate in extracurricular activities, says group
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NEWS RELEASE
YOUTHREACH
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Tune in on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. as YouthReach launches their first online gala, An Evening in Your Garden.

To further their vision that no youth in Simcoe County will be prevented from participating in extracurricular activities because of financial and other barriers, YouthReach has announced a virtual fundraising event.

The gala will serve to amplify their #SayYesToAKid campaign and donations for this event will remain open through Oct. 31, 2021.

An Evening In Your Garden

Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, 7 p.m.

ONLINE: https://www.givergy.ca/youthreach 

All children dream of participating in extracurricular programs. For thousands of kids across Simcoe County, the demands on their family’s finances don’t leave room for these key developmental activities; these children miss out on valuable life experiences. The impact of COVID-19 on the financial security of so many families has driven an increase in people needing our assistance in 2021.

Our kids are facing more challenges every day, dealing with isolation, away from friends, and with no outlet for activities! The impact this may have had on our kids’ mental health is yet to be determined. The demand to support kids getting into programs that help them feel connected to a community and give them some sense of normalcy will be even more important than ever.

The funds raised from An Evening in Your Garden will continue our mission of providing opportunities for kids in our community to participate in activities of their choosing. We are committed to reshaping futures for as many children as we can support. In order to meet the growing demand, we need to raise the dollars from our community to help achieve this impact!

Our virtual evening will highlight stories from the children and families that have participated in programs that have lifted their spirits, encouraged the development of critical life skills through their participation, and have enabled these kids to be a part of a growing community!

Details about An Evening In Your Garden are available now on the YouthReach website and through the event’s Givergy platform:

YouthReach: https://youthreach.ca/ 

An Evening In Your Garden: https://www.givergy.ca/youthreach 

About YouthReach: Founded in 2015, YouthReach is a Simcoe County charity committed to helping families enroll their children into programs they may not be able to afford. They provide grants to join structured skills-based programs that support a child’s growth and development. 

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