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{NAME} {ADDRESS1} {ADDRESS2} {CITY}, {STATE} {ZIP}

Dear {FIRST NAME}:

I’m passionate about the Y and am personally committed to its cause—to strengthen our community—in the focus areas of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Every day the impact of the Y is felt when a mentor inspires a child, when an individual makes a healthy choice, and when a community comes together for the common good.

As a volunteer on the YMCA of Silicon Valley Board of Directors, I’m dedicated to helping the Y build resources to nurture and develop youth, promote healthy living, and support our neighbors. Each and every day, the Y closes the achievement gap in youth, keeps kids physically and mentally active, combats chronic disease and obesity, engages seniors to feel connected, and strengthens family bonds.

I would love the opportunity to sit and talk with you about how the Y is positively impacting lives. Just to give you a few examples, for social responsibility, the Y is giving back to community and supporting our neighbors in a variety of ways including:

 Promoting volunteerism for youth and adults to share their time, talent and resources to help others; and  Encouraging people to make a contribution to our Annual Giving Campaign, which provides financial assistance for people to participate in YMCA programs that meet critical community needs.

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I have included a video showing one example of how the Y is strengthening community through social responsibility.

I will contact you soon to determine the best time for us to connect in person. Your financial support can make a lasting impact, right in your own community, to help children, adults and families grow stronger today, tomorrow and in the future. Sincerely,

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The Y works side-by-side with neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. To do our important work, we rely on support from volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life. The Y encourages people to volunteer and join the cause to move people and communities forward.

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The Y creates support systems that welcome, celebrate, educate and connect diverse demographic populations. The Y is accessible to all people. Financial assistance is offered to individuals and families who cannot afford membership. We count on the generosity of people like you to contribute to the Y to support people most in need.