Southeast Ventura County YMCA

Two of the hallways in the new Y will be named after Kaiser Permanente.

Free event encourages kids to stay active and keep learning all summer long

When growing up in Baltimore and while living in the Bay Area, the YMCA has always been a consistent part of Norris' life. She even swam in the same Maryland YMCA pool as Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps.

With a fundraising goal of $524,500, the money raised will fund scholarships to offset the costs of membership and programs for those in financial need. Last year, the SEVC YMCA distributed nearly $400,000 in scholarships.

Money raised through tournament sponsorships enables the Y to provide financial assistance to community members, assuring no one is ever turned away from YMCA programs because of an inability to pay.

The students made peanut butter sandwiches, bagged carrots and placed them in lunch bags along with chips, granola bars and napkins.

Over 3,500 people drown each year in the U.S. One in five of those who drown are children age 14 and under.

The awards honor those who have exhibited outstanding leadership and who have made a positive impact on our members, staff and the community.

Proceeds from the event will support the Southeast Ventura County YMCA along with other local community-based organizations.

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