A SNAPSHOT OF MARIA TODAY
Three year old Maria is cared for daily by her elderly grandmother while her mother works. Her mother pays a few dollars a week to Maria’s grandmother, which makes this childcare option the most viable for their family right now, especially since they have limited means. Maria is an only child and is full of energy and curiosity, and this can be hard for her grandmother to keep up with. Maria’s mother knows it is time to place her in preschool so Maria can not only interact with other children her age, but also be in a structured environment where she can learn and grow.
Maria’s mother has heard wonderful things about the YMCA of San Angelo’s Little Explorers Preschool Program, and knows they serve low-income families in order to make high-quality, state-licensed childcare affordable and accessible to all. She calls the YMCA, but they do not have any immediate openings in the Preschool Program. Instead, Maria is placed on a wait list, but the average wait time is one year. Maria’s mother is at a loss and does not know what to do, but... IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY.
THE COMMUNITY NEED
Our children need your help! It is critical to ensure that early in a child’s life, no matter their socioeconomic status, they are exposed to positive environments that encourage teamwork and collaboration, and make learning fun and exciting. The growing demand of those wanting to join The Y’s programs, is a testament to our good work. YMCA of San Angelo only has one facility, located at 353 South Randolph Street, which limits the number served in Preschool, Day Camp, and Summer Camp. The current daily capacity is 130 children – 30 in Preschool and 100 in Day Camp, a total of which 34% are low-income. The current Summer Camp program capacity is 370 children. Daily, we encounter children like Maria, who desperately need affordable, high-quality childcare now. They are placed on a waiting list for our programs. Preschool alone averages 75 children on a year-long wait list. The time has come for YMCA of San Angelo to expand.
THE PROPOSED SOLUTION
The Y is proposing to build a second location at 2833 College Hills Boulevard. It will be known as the Y Preschool and Youth Development Center. The capital project includes renovating the existing 11,000 square foot facility to accommodate the Little Explorers Preschool Program, Day Camp, and Summer Camp.
The Y will relocate the Little Explorers Preschool Program. By moving this program, the daily capacity will triple, from 30 children to 94 children served in preschool. By moving these programs out of the Y's existing location, the Y's ability to expand programs with focus on familes and youth increase exponentially. Y Day Camps have the ability to increase their daily capacity by 30% and family services have a space to efficiently offer family strengthening activities and engagement services.
PRESCHOOL
The renovated building will be designed with 8 classrooms and activity rooms so children can learn through activities and play, a lunch area, and offices for Y child care staff. In addition to a newly renovated building, the project will include the development of an outdoor playground geared for children 3+ years of age.
PLEASE GIVE TODAY
The Capital Campaign goal is $2.9 million and we are striving to reach it by Fall of 2021, but we need your help. There are several options to give.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONOR LEVELS
DIAMOND – $1,500,000
Youth Development Center Naming Rights (Exclusive)
Prominent Name Feature on Exterior Building Signage and in Welcome Center
Prominent Listing on Campaign Donor Plaque in Welcome Center
Donor Profile Feature in Weekly Newsletter & Annual Report
Donor Plaque of Appreciation (Yours to keep!)
PLATINUM – $500,000
Cafeteria and Kitchen Naming Rights (Fullfilled)
Prominent Name Feature at Entrance and Within
Prominent Listing on Campaign Donor Plaque in Welcome Center
Donor Profile Feature in Weekly Newsletter & Annual Report
Donor Plaque of Appreciation (Yours to keep!)
SILVER – $100,000
Preschool Classroom Naming Rights (7 of 8 Available)
Prominent Name Feature at Entrance and within Classroom
Listing on Campaign Donor Plaque in Welcome Center
Donor Profile Feature in Weekly Newsletter & Annual Report
Donor Plaque of Appreciation (Yours to keep!)
GOLD – $50,000
Outdoor Playground Naming Rights - Mr. & Mrs. Don Allison
$7,500 - $10,000
10 Year Banner Display
4' x 6' Donnor Banner in Y Gymnsaium
Banner Displayed in Y Gym for 10 years
Donor Recognition in Annual Report
Listing on Campaign Donor Plaque In Welcome Center
Donor Certificate of Appreciation (Yours to Keep!)
$2,500 - $5,000
5 Year Banner Display
3’ (W) x 5’ (H) Donor Banner in Gymnasium (Goal 25)
Donor Recognition in Annual Report
Listing on Campaign Donor Plaque in Welcome Center
Donor Certificate of Appreciation (Yours to keep!)
SPONSOR – $1,000*
12” x 12” Engraved Brick Paver for Exterior Walkway (Goal 100)
Donor Recognition in Annual Report
CHEERLEADER – $500*
8” x 8” Engraved Brick Paver for Exterior Walkway (Goal 175)
Donor Recognition in Annual Report
BOOSTER CLUB – $250*
4” x 8” Engraved Marble Wall Tile for Multi-purpose Center Interior (Goal 250)
Donor Recognition in Annual Report
FAN – $100*
4” x 8” Engraved Brick Paver for Exterior Walkway (Goal 250)
Donor Recognition in Annual Report
*Online ordering available below.
DONATE OR PLEDGE
As a personal or corporate gift, a one-time donation or pledging gifts over time is a wonderful way to contribute to the campaign. You can also use your gift to honor or memorialize a loved one.
Print a donation/pledge form here, OR
Donate / Pledge Online:
BRICK PAVERS AND MARBLE TILES
Brick pavers and marble tiles are an excellent way to support the Capital Campaign of YMCA of San Angelo! For a donation, a personal message will be engraved on the brick size of your choosing or on a 4" x 8" marble tile.
Print a brick order form here.
Print a marble tile order form here, OR
Order Online:
Mail Forms To:
YMCA OF SAN ANGELO
ATTN: Capital Campaign
353 South Randolph Street
San Angelo, TX 76903
MARIA’S BIG PICTURE TOMORROW
This project will ensure Maria, and hundreds like her, will not have to wait a year to join the affordable, state-licensed YMCA of San Angelo Little Explorers Preschool Program. She will be surrounded by peers and receive an ageappropriate curriculum, in addition to learning about teamwork, commitment, and problem solving. This will create a brighter “snapshot” today for Maria by strengthening her foundation, so she can reach her God-given potential for her “big picture” tomorrow.
PLEASE JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN TODAY!
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CONTACT
Angel Flores, Executive Director
[email protected]
Patrick Moore, Board of Directors President
[email protected]
Raymond Meza, Campaign Chair
[email protected]
Main Office: (325) 655-9106
Page Updated: 7/16/21