Westfield Youth Assistance Program received a $2,500 New Year Matching Challenge grant from the Rotary Club of Westfield, running now through Jan. 2, 2022. Westfield Rotary will match donations to Westfield Youth Assistance dollar for dollar up to $2,500 during this time. Donors may participate and leverage their gift at westfieldyouth.kindful.com.
“We hope others will open their hearts and wallets and give what they can to jumpstart this important organization toward a great new year,” urged Melody Jones, Rotary Club of Westfield president.
Westfield Youth Assistance Program provides professional, family-centered support to the youth of Westfield. The program can include family education, mentoring, financial assistance, counseling and mental health resources, camps and tutoring.
Proceeds from the Rotary Club of Westfield’s annual fundraising events – Bingo Bash and Cool Creek Concert Brat Booth – provide a funding pool for grants to the community’s non-profits and service initiatives. The club donated more than $6,000 in 2021 to various charitable organizations and initiatives. The club focuses a large percentage of its efforts toward supporting local youth.
About Rotary Club of Westfield
Rotary Club of Westfield is a service club affiliated with Rotary International and open to all. The club provides support and volunteer assistance to the Westfield community including Meals on Wheels, Westfield Student Impact, Westfield Youth Assistance, and Open Doors Pantry among others. Rotary Club of Westfield operates the Brat Booth at the Cool Creek Park concerts and hosts Bingo Bash as annual fundraisers. For more information or to join a weekly club meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at The Bridgewater Club, see the Rotary Club of Westfield Facebook page for more information.
About Westfield Youth Assistance Program
Westfield Youth Assistance Program is a 501(c)(3) public charity that is the early intervention advocate for youth ages 3 to 17 who are facing challenging life circumstances at home and in school.