FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Vulcraft/Nucor and the Renaissance Pointe YMCA are hoping to make this season bright for local kids who may not receive Christmas gifts. Vulcraft/Nucor employees helped stuff a YMCA van full of new toys and raised an additional $4,000 to help purchase more gifts for the children who attend the Renaissance Pointe YMCA Afterschool Program.
“The zip code where the Renaissance Pointe Y is located is the most impoverished zip code in the state of Indiana, said Amos Norman, District Executive Director of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne. “We are grateful to Vulcraft for helping us bring some Christmas cheer to kids who otherwise might not have the opportunity to enjoy opening gifts on Christmas morning,” he added.
“This is the first annual holiday event for us to support kids in the Renaissance Pointe Afterschool Program,” said Chris Couch, Production Manager with Vulcraft/Nucor. “We have a special place in our hearts for the Renaissance Pointe YMCA. They are doing such important work to support area youth and their families. I’m grateful to our team members who helped raise additional funds to buy even more toys,” he added.
Representatives with the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne released the following:
Afterschool programs at the Y allow students a safe, nurturing place to go after the final bell. Surrounded by role models who help with homework, provide a healthy snack and physical activity, students thrive in an environment and working parents fulfill their job responsibilities.
“There will be a presentation with Nucor on Thursday, December 22 at 5:00pm at the Renaissance Pointe YMCA located at 2323 Bowser Avenue in Fort Wayne to publicly recognize Vulcraft for their support of the Afterschool Program, stated Amos Norman. “Partnerships with companies like Vulcraft are vital to help provide resources and encouragement to children and families in this neighborhood,” he added.
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