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The Wardle Family YMCA, also known as the Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry, has been awarded a grant by First Federal Bank to help support its Youth Sports Programs. The funds will be used for equipment and supply costs for youth basketball, T-ball, soccer and flag football programs, and will also go to the Y’s scholarship fund, allowing community youth of all financial backgrounds to participate in these programs.
“The cost to run our sports programs has increased significantly over the last few years due to inflation. It’s important to us that we continue to work toward our vision of a strong community that is healthy, safe, and thriving,” Wardle Family YMCA Branch Director Michael Trausch said in a news release. “One of the ways we can do that is by pricing our programs to make them affordable to all community members, regardless of their financial situation. We rely heavily on volunteers, donations, local partners, and grants, like the one we received from the First Federal Foundation, to be able to do so. The Y is grateful for the support of First Federal Bank, who is also community focused. We look forward to serving more local youth with their help.”
The Wardle Family YMCA offers seasonal sports programs throughout the year for youth ages 3 to 12 years old. Basketball is available for summer and winter seasons; outdoor soccer runs in the spring; indoor soccer takes place in the fall; t-ball is available in the summer; and NFL Flag Football will be running for it’s second year this fall.
Local businesses and community members can help ensure the success and growth of these programs by volunteering to coach or referee, or by making a donation to the Y. Those interested should contact Michael Trausch at m.trausch@wardlefamilyymca.org or 843-522-9622.
