Children in Washington County need help.

In Washington County, youth are struggling—and they don’t have the resources to overcome the major challenges they face.

There are more than 8,000 school-aged children in our community, yet fewer than 5% have access to structured out-of-school time programs. That leaves thousands of kids without safe, engaging places to go when school is out—times when risk is high and support is scarce.
The need is urgent.

2 in 3 children need care during out-of-school hours.
1 in 3 is food insecure, unsure of where their next meal will come from.
Half live in poverty, facing daily barriers to learning and stability.
Less than 40% are proficient in math and literacy.

With a median household income below $40,000, many families simply can't afford private options for enrichment, tutoring, or supervision. Without intervention, the cycle continues: under-resourced schools, overwhelmed families, and children falling behind before they have a chance to get ahead.

YOU can help.

Your gift to the Y will help us establish The BRIDGE a place where youth can build life skills, reduce risky behaviors, and improve academic performance.

EVERY child deserves access to opportunity--not based on income, but based on potential. Help us be The BRIDGE to their future!
Your gift gives kids like Tina a chance. A chance to grow, to learn, and to thrive. Through academic support, sports and recreation, character education, and skill development programs at the Y, Tina and her friends can reach their full potential and build a better Washington County for us all.

Help us BRIDGE the gap of possibilities for our youth today!

Bridge the Gap for Youth

By Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA

Bridge the Gap for Youth

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